Supply Chain Information Systems Advisor at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

MSH is seeking a Supply Chain Information Systems Advisor for a potential Gavi project in Nigeria, which will provide supply chain management technical assistance to support effective planning, coordination, and execution of last-mile vaccine distribution, thereby strengthening last-mile delivery systems.  Additionally, this project will provide technical guidance for route optimization and ensure delivery efficiency.  The project will work in close partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, third-party logistics providers, and international donors’ organizations. 

This position is subject to project award and funding. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Supply Chain Information Systems Advisor (“the Advisor”) will provide thought leadership and technical guidance to in-country stakeholders i.e. NLWG, SLWGs, State Cold Chain Officers (SCCOs), LGA Cold Chain Officers (LCCOs), and health facilities focal persons in support of the development and implementation of SCIS to support a data warehouse design to increase visibility of cold chain focused on vaccine distribution in Nigeria. The Advisor will support the enhancement, the consolidation and the coordination of critical systems that are necessary to support the replenishment and the distribution of vaccines in time and in alignment of technical requirements related to the management of the cold chain which will allow product integrity and availability to patient at point of care, critical to support vaccines campaigns deployed by Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria. The Advisor will assist partners and/or the GON, to review existing systems like OpenLMIS and DHIS2 or new systems and digital innovations to assess their design and technological appropriateness in terms of user friendliness, systems security, data quality and business intelligence solutions; and formulate recommendations for information system improvements. 

The position will work hand-in-hand with National Primary Health Care Development agency (NPHCDA) and the information technology unit, the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG), Local Government Councils (LGCs), and implementing partners to improve information system architecture focused on cold chain from central level through states via last mile to the health facilities. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

The position will in collaboration with all above stakeholders: 

• Support reviews and assessments of existing or new health information systems and other supply chain related technology tools from the GoC and other in-country stakeholders and provide recommendations to ensure that information systems are sound, cost-effective, and complementary. 20% 
• Develop a strategy including a data warehouse design and implementation plan for strengthening and enhancing the current infrastructure at all levels. 15% 
• Implement the strategy in close collaboration with key stakeholders. 20% 
• The position will work closely with the regional warehouses throughout the cold chain visibility implementation. 25% 
• Provide insight on other countries' systems and experiences in implementation and tools and how they can be leveraged to benefit Nigeria’s supply chain. 15% 
• Contribute to project work planning, performance reviews and reporting. 5%   

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience: 

• A postgraduate degree in relevant areas e.g. Strategic Information, Information Technology, Data Science etc.  
• 7+ years of experience implementing logistics management information systems (LMIS) and defining requirements for, developing and implementing health information systems (HIS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). 10+ years of related experience highly preferred. Preferred: Specific experience with logistic information systems, especially OpenLMIS. 
• Experience supporting the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems is a plus. 
• Experience designing and configuring a data warehouse. 
• Experience with interoperability using acknowledged standards e.g. APIs and/or FHIR. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• A solid understanding of the barriers to and enabling environment (people, processes and technologies) needed for successful health information systems. 
• Demonstrated experience working with key stakeholders at the strategic level. 
• Experience analyzing business processes and developing requirements for information systems. 
• Experience leading the development and implementation of software testing protocols. 
• Track record of supporting system enhancement including conducting technical reviews, gathering user feedback and analysis of systems’ strengths and weaknesses. 
• Sound knowledge of the various technologies used in Nigeria’s digital health eco system, and their pros and cons. 

Competencies: 

• Data base design and management 
• Business Intelligence solutions 
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
• Good communication skills and ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships 
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations 
• Strategic and evidence-driven mindset 
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others 
• Fluent in English