Posted on: Thu 15-12-2016

The Nigeria Supply Chain Integration project which is funded by the Global Fund is designed to improve patient access and availability of medicines – through visibility, control and efficient last mile delivery. The project will also ensure tighter integration of National health commodities supply chains between Federal & State, Donors, Public & Private Sector, and across commodities - HIV, Malaria, TB, Reproductive Health and Vaccines.

i+consortium, which comprises international and local organizations is responsible for the establishment of functional Logistics Management Coordinating Units (LMCU) and deployment of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) tools at State and LGA levels. The consortium will be supporting the National Product Supply Chain Management Program (NPSCMP) within the Food and Drugs Services (FDS) Department of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in achieving its set objectives of having a streamlined, cost effective and ultimately more sustainable National Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. As a result, we are looking for:

LMCU – ZONAL COORDINATORS (6 Positions)

Locations – Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Sokoto

In line with the NSCIP’s strategies, the zonal coordinator(s) will provide hands-on guidance to the State Ministry of Health (SMOH), partners, and other stakeholders within assigned zones. S/he will lead a team of consultants in strengthening the Logistics Management Coordination Units (LMCUs) and related supply chain systems across supported States and LGAs.

Specific Responsibilities:

§  In collaboration with the NSCIP and the Lot 3 CBS provider, lead a team of consultants in the States within the assigned zone to strengthen the LMCU for effective PSM leadership and coordination of supply chain implementation across health programs

§  Collaborate with the leadership of State ministries of health and partners within each region to improve supply chain performance and build capacities with a focus on integration across the critical SCM components of health programs including LMIS, capacity building for personnel (training, mentoring, mentoring of mentors, etc),  inventory management, etc

§  Support LMCU in cluster States in the development, monitoring and review of work plan for supply chain activities in conjunction with government and partners.

§  Support the LMCU in States within the assigned zone to roll out a standardized Logistics Management Information System for data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination for informed decision making by program managers across all levels

§  Working with the zonal DPS and zonal LMCU coordinator, coordinate the long haul distribution of products from the zonal hubs to the health facilities and support 3-PL performance management for quality service delivery

§  Ensure adequate monitoring of zonal warehouses for optimal inventory management and resource utilization under standard pharmaceutical warehousing practices

·       Coordinate the monitoring, tracking and documentation of supply chain performance matrices in line with the national integrated monitoring & supervision framework at State and LGA levels

·       Support State LMCUs within assigned zone in the development and maintenance of a logistics data repository that will serve as a ready resource of accurate and timely State level logistics data for all health programs

·       Coordinate the zonal routine updates and progress updates, share updates and provide feedback to State Logistics consultants

§  Support the coordination of zonal supply chain meetings and report meeting outcomes including following up on action point to ensure performance improvement

§  Participate in other State and zonal supply chain or related meetings as appropriate

§  Coordinate assessments and identify opportunities to drive supply chain improvement within regional States

§  Responsible for the performance management of the State LMCU consultants within assigned zone

§  Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required

Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications

§  A Bachelor’s degree with up to  7 years professional experience , or a Master’s degree with up to 5 years’ experience in Pharmacy, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Sciences, , Logistics Management or other related science degree

§  Previous experience managing health supply chain contracts with third party service providers in warehousing and/or transportation is strongly desired

§  Demonstrated ability to lead or manage a team

§  Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector

§  Strong analytical and problem solving skills

§  Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills is highly desired

§  A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing

§  Knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel and power point

§  Ability and willingness to travel within Nigeria

 

STATE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT COORDINATION CONSULTANT (24 positions)

Location – Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara States

Reports to – The Zonal Logistics consultants

 

The State LMCU consultant, in collaboration with the State team, will provide technical support for the strengthening of the Logistics management coordination units and improving related supply chain systems at the State and LGA levels. The State LMCU consultant will be based in the LMCU office under the Directorate of Pharmaceutical services in the State of deployment.

 

1.     SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The State LMCU Consultant shall under the supervision of the PSM Specialist, and in collaboration with other PSM staff, carry out the following activities.

·       In collaboration with the NPSCMP, State Ministry of health and PSM stakeholders in the State,  strengthen the Logistics Management Coordinating Unit where existent, and establishment in States without an LMCU

·       Support the LMCU in the coordination of supply chain implementation and stakeholders at State and LGA levels towards integration in line with the NSCIP’s strategic objectives across all health programs

·       Support the LMCU in the roll out of a standardized Logistics Management Information System for data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination for informed decision making across all levels of project implementation

·       Work with the LMCU to facilitate the routine data collection, validation, collation, analysis and dissemination for informed decision making

·       Work with the State LMCUs to perform facility audits to address non-conformant practices by improving issues visibility that will drive performance improvement at the SDP level

• Provide hands-on technical support for the development of  distribution plans and monitoring the last mile deliveries of medicines and health products

·       Monitor, track and document supply chain performance matrices in line with the national integrated monitoring & supervision framework at State and LGA levels

·       Support the LMCU in monitoring and supportive supervision activities to health facilities within assigned State

·       Provide periodic project reports and follow up on identified priority action points for system improvement and support the LMCU in the receipt and transmission of routine program reports including but not limited to periodic stock status reports, progress reports, etc

·        Work with NSCIP, State LMCU and i+consortium to ensure close implementation and monitoring of annual work plans to demonstrate progress

·       Support the deployment of capacity building interventions designed to build LMCU capacity to conduct audits, lead  operational improvements, train facility staff, collate data, provide reports, apply better inventory techniques and manage performance

·       Support LMCUs in the maintenance of a logistics data repository that will serve as a ready of accurate and timely State level logistics data for all health programs

• Participate in supply chain meetings at State and LGA levels and report outcomes including relevant action points

·       Conduct assessments and identify opportunities to drive supply chain performance improvement at State and LGA levels

·       Contribute to routine reports for State level project activities  and documentation of project successes

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

2.     QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED

§  Bachelor in Pharmacy, Public Health Medical Laboratory Sciences, , Logistics Management or other related sciences

§  3-4 years working experience in health programs and/or supply-chain industry, preferably in supply chain management for medical supplies

§  Demonstrated experience in supporting activities at State and LGA levels related to supply chain especially in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health

§  A Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields will be an added advantage

§  Able to work both in a team and to be self-managing.

§  Ability to work under pressure and deliver project deliverables within stipulated timelines

§  Knowledge of Microsoft office package (such as excel, word, and powerpoint) and internet proficiency. 

§  Understanding of predominant Nigerian language within State (particularly northern States) is also strongly desired

§  Ability and willingness to travel within Nigeria and to spend extended periods of time in the field.

Submission of Applications:

Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to [email protected] on/or before  December 23rd  2016. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.  Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

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