State Program Officer at CHAN Medi-Pharm

Location: South-South & South-West

Job Description

• The ideal person shall be responsible for technical direction and support in the planning, implementation and review of program activities required for the supply chain management of commodities for preventing, testing and treatment of malaria at state level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full implementation of project to achieve all agreed deliverables at the state level
• Implement protocols for supply chain system strengthening that are consistent and supported by the project.
• Ensure effective implementation of efficient and innovative inventory management systems that supports optimal stock levels.
• Provide timely, regular and accurate reports in the area of project implementation.
• Provide strong leadership,training and management for direct reports to deliver high standard results.
• Resolve all bottlenecks to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory internal and external project processes.
• Maintain spending within budget guidelines to support overall financial targets.
• Reporting to the Supply Chain Managers

Requirements
The applicant should:

• Hold a minimum of B. Pharm. /Degree in Health or any Life Sciences with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Persons with first Degree in Social Sciences with 5 years experience in a similar role are eligible to apply.
• Sales & Marketing experience of health commodities will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Diploma in SCM is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications (e.g. Excel;PowerPoint, Microsoft word) is required.