Supply Chain Technical Assistant (Consultant)-Gombe at Malaria Consortium

Job purpose

• To provide technical support on the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the project States, to ensure rational and effective commodity management, security, accountability and end-to-end visibility.

Scope of work

• The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state level.
• S/he will be work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit, NTD, SPHCDA and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.

Key working relationships

• The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programme implementation team and report to programmatically to the State Program Manager and Technically to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager in delivering programme work plan.

Key accountabilities

• Supply Chain Management (70%)
  • Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmes in a timely manner and do so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
  • Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action.
  • Support AZM microplanning during which targets which form the basis for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities quantification are determined.
  • Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
  • Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources.
  • Support the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
  • Ensure the availability/access Pharmacovigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
  • Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the Pharmacovigilance forms to the state teams.
  • Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
  • Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every AZM cycle and review all LMIS reports for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
  • Coordinate Reverse logistics for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities from health facilities to the state central medical store after every cycle and at the end of the round.
  • Monitor the delivery of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the distribution of Commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities).
  • Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit and other relevant stakeholders on the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit.
  • Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data.
  • Maintaining and regularly updating a database of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities logistics data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned the SPM and/or the Supply Chain Specialist.
• Coordination/Feedback (30%)
  • Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office and Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager/Specialist.
  • Support collation and transmission of Pharmacovilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU.
  • Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of AZM implementation at the assigned state.
  • Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities.
  • Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS AZM reports to provide feedbacks on the quality of LMIS reports.
  • Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner.
  • Provides support to the State Program Manager on program implementation.

Person Specification
Qualifications and experience:

• Essential
  • Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least 7 years’ post –qualification experience.
  • Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in campaign and/or community level of implementation.
  • The person must be familiar with the National Supply Chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS.
  • Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state and LGA level.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and planning skills.
• Desirable
  • Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria.

Work-based skills and competencies:

• Essential
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proven writing skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
  • A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
  • Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills
• Desirable
  • Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools
• Previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.