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  • Posted: Jan 12, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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    When CHAI was founded, many viewed this goal as unreasonable because health systems in poor countries were too weak and prices of relevant drugs and diagnostic tests were too high.CHAI played a leadership role, working alongside governments and other partners, to lower the costs of treatment and help build the in-country systems necessary to provide lifesavi...
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    Senior Associate, Procurement and Logistics

    Responsibilities:
    • Participate in the process of selection, forecasting and quantification health commodities and supplies in collaboration with government and other collaborating partners
    • Develop and update the procurement plan according to the plans of action the MNCH Program, including an estimate, tender procedure acceptable under the terms of grant agreements, preparation and approval of tenders, consultations and evaluation of tenders.
    • Develop tender documents and requests for proposals and ensure that these documents receive the necessary approval.
    • Work with the SMOH to facilitate the distribution of tender documents/request for quotation to interested bidders.
    • Evaluate supply bids/offers and makes recommendations on the best value-for-money offers
    • Monitors performance of contracts and compile status report on procurement plan implementation
    • Support the SMOH and partners to execute procurement plan and coordinate procurement of goods and services for timely supply to focus states
    • Provide technical support to SMOH to develop a distribution plan for commodities which will ensure consistent distribution across all the facilities
    • Prepares contracts and service level agreements, ensuring that CHAI is protected from avoidable legal and financial liabilities
    • Develop a system for monitoring and quality assurance for goods and services to ensure conformity with specifications 
    • Provides expert advice to user departments and sites on procurement issues
    • Provide technical support to State Program Officers, Procurement and Referral Networks and provide as needed
    • Any other task as requested by the Country Director
    Qualifications:

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in the private or public sector or Master’s degree with at least three year of professional experience in the private or public sector
    • Prior experience in procurement and logistics of health commodities and donor funded projects is strongly preferred
    • Strong quantification and supply planning skills
    • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
    • Very strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience working with Excel
    • Ability to learn quickly and absorb and synthesize a broad range of information
    • Experience managing multiple work streams in parallel, setting priorities, and working on an accelerated timeline
    • Ability to work independently and flexibly with limited supervision
    • Very strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present evidence and opinions in a succinct and compelling manner

    Plusses

    • Experience  working in developing countries
    • Business analysis, management consulting or other relevant private sector experience
    • Experience in program coordination or project management
    • Nigerian citizenship or permanent residence
    • Ability to speak Hausa

    Method of Application

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