Technical Specialist (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) at The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

Supervisor:  Senior Technical Specialist (PSCM)
Duration of contract: 33 months    Location: Abuja
Job summary
The Technical Specialist (PSCM) position is designed to support the timely implementation of all the project’s Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) system strengthening objectives. S/he will support the overall attainment of project objectives. H/her primary focus will be on ensuring project targets and deliverables related operations are of topmost quality and effectiveness

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated project plan in collaboration with the Senior Technical Specialist.
• Provide hands-on technical support to the Sub-Recipients (SR) supporting the PSCM strengthening module, ensuring highest level of project management skills are applied to the overall grant management results
• Support the implementation of the activities of the PSCM program of the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH).
• Support the SR to develop concept notes and guidance documents in relation to interventions and activities
• Lead SR to conduct periodic programme reviews and development performance improvement plans
• Support capacity building for the corresponding PSCM system strengthening sub-recipient (SR) staff and the state staff.
• Support the implementation of the project learning agenda for improved outputs and outcomes.
• Document programmatic status and achievements and feedback to the Senior Technical Specialist on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Support the development of communication products including but not limited to success stories, fact sheets, technical briefs, abstracts and publications.
• Represent the project within the state and local PSCM stakeholders community.
• Support Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System (NHLMIS) Laboratory content development and upgrade and development of SCMS-related data use products.
• Participate in national Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) technical working group [TWG] meetings and other coordination platforms.
• Support strengthening of Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCUs)
• Participate in any other activities related to the above functions.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, health sciences, supply chain/logistics; Plus  Master’s degree in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, natural and sciences or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ field level professional experience in supply chain management at the national level
• Experience implementing NHLMIS interventions in HIV, TB & Malaria programs.
• Good understanding of national PSCM systems and practices.
• Experience in logistics and supply chain data management and use.
• Strong experience using the LMIS tools [electronic and paper-based] in Nigeria and hands-on experience with NHLMIS.
• Working experience in management of public health laboratory commodities pipeline.
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments especially characterized by multiple tiers of governments, variety of implementers, heavy outsourcing, Significant Donor presence.
• Experience designing lab logistics systems.
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
• Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications preferred).
• Experience using web-based applications (email, browsing, and literature retrieval).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.