JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director Public Health, the Logistics Advisor TBL will be
responsible for managing JSI’s day-to-day TBL commodities
logistics technical assistance activities in
Benue and Kogi states, in collaboration with project logistics officers, stakeholders and partners for the
federal and state governments as well as other multilateral, bilateral and NGO
stakeholders
JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS ADVISOR TBL
LOCATION: Lagos
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain a work plan for USAID|DELIVER PROJECT TBL logistics
systems strengthening activities in collaboration with JSI staff and members.
Track the reports generated in Benue and Kogi sates and ensure their timely
submission.
Work with state Ministries of Health (MOHs) to ensure timely access to funds
for commodities distribution.
Collate, enter into a database and analyse data generated from the LMIS and
report on the analysed data to relevant partners and stakeholders.
Analyse data and write reports on key indicators of system and performance.
Assess stock status and storage conditions in relevant stores and
service delivery points.
Monitor and provide mentoring/supportive supervision to the state, LGA and
facility level logistics officers as appropriate and develop and provide
feedback reports to logistics operators.
Support the establishment and routine meetings of procurement and supply
management coordination working group and committee for TBL commodities.
Provide technical input and support for annual national quantification and
procurement planning of TBL commodities, in collaboration with all program
stakeholders and partners.
Facilitate the design implementation of assessment and evaluation studies and
analyse and present results to stakeholders.
Provide technical input in developing standard operative procedures (SOPs) for
routine PSM activities for TBL logistics system and participate in developing
training curricula and in training federal and state level program and
logistics.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Advance clinical degree or a masters in public health, pharmacy, logistics
management or business administration.
3-5 years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health
care supply chain management.
Specific experience in TB programs is strongly desired.
Proven experience in managing public health programs or projects in Nigeria or
similar developing country context.
Ability to monitor, supervise and train in health service programs.
Extensive
knowledge of the
Nigerian public health sector.
Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills is highly desired.
Proven ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability and willingness to travel in the field.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 7th July, 2011
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to:
hr_admin@ng.pfscm.org
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