Supply Chain Officer at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

PositionDescription:

The Supply Chain Officer will coordinate the pharmaceutical and medical supplies forecasting, orders, storage, distribution, monitoring and management for the SARMAAN II project during the pre- implementation, implementation, and post implementation according to established protocols and standards.

• This role is instrumental in ensuring accountable storage and distribution of Azithromycin and related medical supplies, and treatment of children with Azithromycin. He / She will collaborate with the State Primary Healthcare Board, the State Chapter of the National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Consortium’s overall Supply Chain Management partner and other relevant agencies at the state level.
• He / She will track the delivery, storage and utilization of Azithromycin and other commodities across all the implementing LGAs in Zamfara state, working closely with the contracted Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The Supply Chain Officer will provide oversight functions and technical support to the Immunization Officer, Logistics Working Group, and Cold Chain Officer in Zamfara state on supply chain management for the Azithromycin bottles, dose pole/stadiometer, and other medical supplies/commodities for the SARMAAN II project to ensure seamless integration into the Polio immunization activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Roles will include but are not limited to

• Coordinate the ordering, storage, distribution and monitoring of Azithromycin, other necessary medical supplies and commodities for the SARMAAN II project during all project phases: pre- implementation, implementation, and post-implementation.
• Serve as the liaison to coordinate with the Consortium’s Supply chain management partners to ensure timely ordering, delivery, storage, and distribution of Azithromycin across project warehouses in the state.
• Develop and implement supply chain monitoring plans aligned to project standards to track and control the flow of commodities, ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution process.
• Coordinate inventory management including consumption reporting for Azithromycin and other commodities, working closely with the contracted 3PL
• Lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and other relevant documents for Azithromycin and other commodities supply chain management
• Provide technical support to the State Immunization Officer, State Cold Chain Officer and Logistics Working Group, and project state lead on effective supply chain management at state and LGA levels
• Support vaccine logistics and supply chain management during polio campaigns, polio outbreak response, and in-between rounds activities
• Support the state and LGA level medical assessment to determine functionality and readiness for storage of Azithromycin and other commodities
• Work with the project state lead in tracking pre-mass drug administration and mass drug administration supply chain activities at state and LGA level
• Support the demand creation and community engagement strategy of the project on the importance of Azithromycin mass drug administration
• Support the tracking and reporting of treatment coverage during the mass drug administration activities
• Develop risk management options and guidance on the overall project supply chain management at the state and LGA level
• Coordinate the post implementation mass drug administration reverse logistic, inventory and stock management, working closely with the contracted 3PL.
• Support the conduct of post-implementation review meetings at the state level
• Support the State Field Coordinator in the documentation of lessons learnt, best practices, success stories and challenges for institutional learning.
• Support capacity building activities of the project that are related to supply chain management
• Perform other duties as may be required/assigned by the supervisor.

Qualificationandworkexperiencerequired:

• Masters’s degree in relevant supply chain management or a related field.
• License or certifications in supply chain management
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience in supply chain management with International Non-Governmental Organization especially in the health sector preferred
• Experience in implementation of mass drug or vaccination campaigns in the human health sector
• Experience in procurement and logistic inventory to last mile delivery
• Proficiency in the use of logistic management system tools and other inventory software packages

Required skills and competencies:

• Ability to work with government and implementing partners for project implementation
• Ability to identify and flag problems in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail in project planning and execution.
• Proactive, with positive problem-solving approach and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Fluency in English and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with a high performing team
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)