Logistics and Supply Chain Manager at Famkris Healthcare Initiative

The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight on all supply chain management technical components of the Famkris Healthcare Initiative program. S/He reports to the Program Director and is accountable for all the supply chain related targets and activities for the program. This includes coordinating with the Third-Party Service Providers (3PLs) responsible for the warehousing and distribution of health products. 

The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager leads the development and management of an effective monitoring system with training, mentoring, and on-the-job support to all program logistics & supply chain management staff. S/He will liaise with the NMEP and other stakeholders to coordinate malaria health products for the implementation of SMEP. S/He will also support supply chain management of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) that will be distributed during the program. The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager will supervise and coach the Famkris logistics & supply Chain management team.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

• Ensure all procurement and supply chain management strengthening activities are well coordinated and implemented systematically, with a focus on specific needs for the program, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
•  Oversee periodic logistics and supply chain programmatic and technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus for malaria intervention in the country.
•  Provide leadership in the design of logistics and supply chain management strategies to strengthen malaria program interventions and ensure alignment with national objectives.
• Provide technical assistance to the national quantification task team and support the annual national malaria health products needs planning process, including macro and micro planning for malaria resources and activities, with the objective of ensuring product availability and rational use on a national scale. 
• Ensure accountability and transparency of all supply chain operations in compliance with Famkris Healthcare Initiative and donor regulations, as well as International and local standards and requirements.
• Review and validate technical specifications for all the pharmaceutical and other health products and equipment to be procured with IsDB resources, paying special attention to WHO, donor, and national regulations, guidelines, industry standards, competitiveness, transparency, and value for money.
•  Liaise with the NMEP to provide information on quantities of health and malaria commodities, requested delivery dates, and product technical specifications. 
• Liaise with the relevant entities in the Federal MoH to maintain an up-to-date planning vs implementation status for all pharmaceutical and health products, as well as an inventory of all health equipment purchased with the Global Fund resources.

Management and Administration:

• Monitor and report periodic performance of 3PL service provider for effective warehousing and distribution of health products on the program, in line with appropriate service level agreement(SLA).
•  Lead on reporting logistics & supply chain management updates for the biannual program reports. 
• Ensure logistics and supply chain management staff compliance with all Famkris Healthcare Initiative and donor administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•  Ensure risk mitigating measures are put in place to prevent losses of products and assets procured with donor resources. 

Representation and Stakeholder Management: 

• Represent Famkris Healthcare Initiative at all relevant supply chain management technical working groups, sectoral meetings, and coordination fora.
• Collaborate with FMoH and its technical and financial partners to ensure all procurement and supply chain management strengthening activities are well coordinated and implemented systematically.

Human Resources:

• Lead a team of Famkris Healthcare Initiative supply chain management staff to motivate and retain top talents for Famkris through mentorship to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Conduct periodic reviews of Famkris Healthcare Initiative supply chain management staff performance in keeping with Famkris’ performance management system.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Pharmacy, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics and supply chain management, preferably within the health or development sector.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and health commodity supply chains is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution systems.
• Experience working with government agencies, development partners, and implementing organizations is an advantage.

Skills

• Strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and compliance requirements.