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Scope of Work

• The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the project officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments. And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle.

Key Accountabilities
Safely Transport Persons and Goods (70%):

• Transport safely Malaria Consortium employees and goods as directed by the line manager
• Always be in possession of a valid driving license and personal identification
• Respect and observe the Nigeria traffic regulations, speed limits and adjust speed according to road and risk conditions (for example, when driving in villages or populated areas)
• Observe Malaria Consortium standard operating procedures for vehicles
• Observe the manufacturer technical conditions of use for all vehicles
• Report any accident immediately to line manager and the nearest police station for purpose of insurance claims.
• Assist in loading and off-loading, and fetching water
• Ensure safety of vehicles assigned to you at all times
• Ensure passengers wear seat belts at all times.

Vehicle Maintenance and Checklist for Field Trips (20%):

• Responsible for daily and weekly preventive maintenance and report to the line manager any problems with vehicles
• Ensure vehicles are always on full fuel tanks
• Diligently and promptly update the movement and fuel consumption logbook
• Furnish the logbook to the line manager as and when required to facilitate preparation of monthly vehicle and fuel consumption reports
• Always ensure the vehicle insurance and licenses are valid before driving any vehicle.
• Alert line manager when service and maintenance schedules are due
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside as and when necessary/ keep your vehicle clean externally and internally at all the times
• Check that items mentioned in the logbook are in the vehicle before leaving
• Perform daily vehicle pre–departure checks to include fuel, engine oil, coolant, lights, tyres, horn, tools and equipment, brakes, windows and mirrors, etc.
• When a field trip is planned, the driver has to inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before leaving and be ready for scheduled departure time
• The driver has also to prepare additional materials according to trip needs (for example, additional fuel tank, stickers, flag, medical and food kits, additional spare tyres).
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly vehicle check
• Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behaviour with Malaria Consortium
• Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times.

Security, Communication and Miscellaneous Duties (10%):

• Ensure the vehicle radio communication is in good working condition
• Maintain regular radio communication with the base station while travelling away from the base. Radios should be switched on for communications at all times
• Observe and ensure adherence with security guidelines in the programme area of operation
• Assist Logistics Officer and colleagues in gathering security information analysis especially pertaining to routes to be travelled. To advise the logistician on the security of such routes and whether Malaria Consortium vehicle should travel or not on a given route
• Promptly report all relevant security incidents/concerns to the Logistics Officer
• Carry out other delegated tasks using Malaria Consortium vehicles. Theses may range from mail delivery, payment of bills, picking or dropping of staff or visitors and other similar tasks
• Organise the assigned task in the most efficient and effective manner, so as to minimize vehicle use (fuel consumption, wear and tear)
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Logistics Officer and any senior staff
• Follow Malaria Consortium’s security protocol at all times

Person Specification

• Minimum Qualification of O'Level Certificate
• Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English
• Valid driving licence
• Previous experience working as a driver (minimum of 5 years’ experience)
• Knowledge/skills of basic mechanics.
• Willingness to learn about security protocols.

Salary
Competitive.

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Job Purpose

• To provide technical support on the supply chain management of malaria commodities at the project office in the State, Nigeria.

Scope of Work

• The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of SMC drugs at the state level.
• S/he will be work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit 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 Country Commodity 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 does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
• Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all SMC commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
• Coordinating SMC microplanning during which targets which form the basis for SMC drug quantification are determined
• Provide technical support to strengthen the   procurement and supply chain management of malaria 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 and assist in the management of SMC commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
• Ensure the availability and distribution of pharmaco-vigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
• Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the pharmaco-vigilance forms to the state teams
• Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all SMC commodities at the assigned state
• Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every SMC cycle and review all LMIS reports for SMC commodities at the assigned state.
• Coordinate Reverse logistics for SMC drugs from health facilities to the state central medical store
• Monitor the delivery of SMC 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 SMC commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
• Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit on the management of SMC commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
• Provide support for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data   
• Maintaining and regularly updating a database of SMC malaria commodity logistics data
• Performs other duties as directed by the Zonal Project Manager.

Coordination / Feedback (30%):

• Ensure smooth relationship with Country Office and Supply Chain Managers
• Support collation and transmission of pharmacovilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
• Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of SMC implementation at the assigned state.
• Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of SMC commodities.
• Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS SMC 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 zonal project manager on program implementation.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with 5 years’ post qualification experience
• 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 level
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
• Good inter-personal, communication and planning skills
• 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
• 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.

Salary
Competitive.