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  • Posted: Nov 26, 2015
    Deadline: Dec 3, 2015
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    In 2000, world leaders came together to adopt the United Nations Millennium Declaration with the goal of meeting eight time-bound targets for 2015 commonly known as the Millennium Development Goals. SHI is committed to doing what it can to help Nigeria meet its Millennium Development goal for Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases. SHI is focused pri...
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    State Consultants

    Reporting operationally to the Project Manager. The consultant(s) will be embedded and provide technical support to thefocal states in the strengthening of the Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCU) and the improvement of Logistics Information in the fourteen (14) pilots states namely; SOKOTO, BENUE, IMO, LAGOS, KANO, NASSARAWA, CROSS-RIVER, OYO, KADUNA, ABIA, RIVERS, FCT, ANAMBRA and AKWA-IBOM STATES. This consultancy is for a minimum period of 9 months; which is renewable as perfunding.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support in the coordination of supply chain activities at state level
    • Work with consortium partners to ensure successful implementation of project work plans at state level.
    • Support the State Ministry of health (SMoH) to strengthenthe Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCU) andensuring coordination across health programs and capacity building of LMCU personnel.
    • Responsible for the timely receipt and processing of routine reports which is not limited to monthly LMIS data, coordination report, stock status report, forecasting & quantification reports/reviews
    • Collaborate with relevant partners and state government in supply chain activities with a focus on integration across health programs
    • Facilitate the coordination of state Logistics management unit activities with National Product Supply Chain Management Program (NPSCMP) of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) ensuring visibility.     .
    • Support the state logistics management unit in implementing a standardized Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) for data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination, and timely decision making.
    • Monitor, track and document supply chain indicators based on monitoring framework at state level
    • Participate in state monitoring and supervision activities
    • Support in the deployment of capacity building interventions, not limited to training, coaching, mentoring, designed to build state LMCU capability to conduct audits, lead operational improvements, educate and train facility staff, collate data, provide reports, apply better Inventory techniques and manage performance.
    • Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely state level logistics data for health programs
    • Participate in supply chain meetings at state level and report meeting outcomes including relevant action points
    • Conduct assessments and identify opportunities to drive supply chain improvement at state level     .
    • Contribute to routine reports for state level project activities
    • Perform any other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Skills/Knowledge and Qualification

    • Bachelor in health and/or management-related degree.
    • 3- 4 years of professional experience in health programs and/or supply-chain industry, preferably in supply chain management for medical supplies.
    • Demonstrated experience in supporting activities at state level related to supply chain especially with the state ministry of health (SMoH)

    Other requirements:

    • A Masters in Supply Chain Management or Management related programme would be an added advantage.
    • Able to work both independently and in a team.
    • Have a good sense of setting priorities, discipline and meeting deadlines.
    • Willingness to undertake travels within the states and Nigeria.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should send a one (1) page cover letter and resume as one document to: lmcuconsultants@shinigeria.org with the preferred state of choice as the subject (e.g. KADUNASTATE LMIS/LMCU Consultant).

    • Candidates with more than one application will be disqualified.
    • Only electronic applications will be accepted.
    • Closing date for this application is 3rd December, 2015.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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