Pharmacy & Supply Chain Management Officer at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Project - SPEED

Job Description

• Will assist the Senior Technical Advisor (PSM) in the development of ECEWS in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAs) and all tiers of government in all aspects of logistics and supply chain management of health commodities.
• S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management system of health commodities using evidence-based data from the logistics management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage in the States.
• The TO-PSM will ensure continuous availability of health products for service provision, liaise with state LMCU in following up with distribution plans to ensure last mile distribution of commodities to supported facilities by 3PLs; flagging off every delivery anomaly, not limited to deliveries by proxy, delivery at odd times etc.
• S/he will provide technical support and oversight in collaboration with the State LMCU to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of LMIS reports submitted by facility focal persons, and State LMCU to prepare the Last Mile Distribution order and review same to ensure that prepared LMDs reflect LMIS reports submitted by supported health facilities in the State.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• University Degree (MBBS), B. Pharm., B.Sc. in Public Health, B.Sc. in Supply Chain management with 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is required.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• 2- 4 years’ relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment, and care programs.
• Good knowledge of health commodities management for infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDS and TB.
• Good working knowledge of current National and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.