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Scope of Work (SOW)

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Procurement Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and maternal new born and child health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The Procurement Advisor will provide and support technical assistance to the National and State Governments, PEPFAR implementing partners, The Global Fund partners and other relevant stakeholders in the developing health product requirements across HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Family Planning and Maternal, New Born and Child Health Programs. These will be supported as part of the mandate of the Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project to develop capacity of Government counterparts in estimation of products requirements and gap analysis.
• S/he in collaboration with other advisors will inform health product procurement to promote uninterrupted access to health service delivery under the direction of the Procurement Manager or his/her designate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Conduct the procurement process for technical and operational procurement – from solicitation to final delivery of goods and services, including submission of final payment request to Finance for payment processing.
• Track operational and programmatic procurement requests. Ensure all requests are logged, acknowledged and acted upon in a timely and compliant fashion and are consistently updated in the procurement tracker.
• Contribute to regular updates of the vendor database, with the objective of promoting a more transparent and competitive procurement process. The vendor database will contain a selection of vendors and service providers.
• Daily update of the procurement tracker to monitor status of procurement actions.
• Facilitate technical evaluation committees, where required, to inform final procurement decision on goods and services to obtain best value.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local vendors and service providers to ensure they fully understand USAID FAR/AIDAR regulations and are compliant with procurement processes and systems, as well as requirements for working with Chemonics.
• Draft negotiation memoranda, selection memos and other procurement documentation where applicable, and ensure this is on file for all procurements.
• Prepare purchase orders and work closely with the Program and Operations teams to ensure all procurements adhere to the specifications in the procurement action request (PAR) forms prior to final purchasing.
• Investigate and provide resolution on post-order problems and of progress reports on procurement matters
• Upon completion of procurements, prepare and process all necessary paperwork, and ensure copies are saved on the Shared Point prior to submission to Finance for payment.
• Under the guidance of the Procurement Manager, prepare documents using ARTMIS to manage commodities procurement actions.
• Production of weekly reports on procurement actions and status.
• Ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity, openness and transparency in administering the award processes and procedures.
• Report any concerns or issues, whether verified or not, to senior management through supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Procurement Manager and/or Director, Procurement and Subcontracts.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical area.
• Three to five years’ relevant experience in procurement of goods and services with International Non-Governmental Organization especially in the health sector preferred. USAID experience a plus.
• CIPS - Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply Certification and/or membership a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with high performing team required.
• Experience engaging with local and international vendors on procurement of goods and services required
• Knowledge of procurement using ERP systems required.
• Knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector environment a plus.
• Proactive, with positive problem-solving approach and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required.

Supervision:

• The Procurement Advisor will report directly to the Procurement Manager

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Scope of Work (SOW)

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the MNCH State Logistics Advisor – Health System Strengthening Team to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain.
• GHSC-PSM has been tasked by USAID to improve access to MNCH commodities in three States: Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto.  GHSC-PSM will be coordinating its work with other USAID implementing partners tasked with other aspects of health systems strengthening in the three states.  GHSC-PSM will also align its activities with the SMOH and work closely with the State Health authorities in support of strong supply system for MNCH commodities.
• The State Logistics Advisor will be expected to work with the State, IHP project office, Breakthrough Action and other key partners to coordinate and support the PSM of MNCH commodities in these priority State.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Specifically, the State Logistics Advisor will conduct the following:

• Strategically collaborate with IHP and Breakthrough Action to ensure cooperative and integrated approach to improving MNCH services in respective States
• Provide technical support and advocate for strategic planning, governance, financing & PSM coordination
• Advocate for the provision of high quality MNCH commodities and good MNCH logistics management practices with both government counterparts and implementing partners.
• In collaboration with the GoN Stakeholders, Implementing Partners, etc. in identifying and providing technical support for institutional and individual capacity building at the State level
• Facilitate the improvement of coordination role through technical working group, partners forum, quantification sub-committee and other core PSM activities
• Lead the pilot of targeted State-led interventions within focal States
• In collaboration with the State LMCU, carry out capacity development on specific supply chain interventions with measurable outcome as fall-outs of assessments
• Lead the system strengthening activities of logistics and supply chain management for the MNCH programs, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners at the State level in priority States
• Provide technical assistance for annual national and State-specific quantifications (forecasting and supply planning) of MNCH commodities, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and USAID partners
• Provide technical assistance for quality and timely MNCH data collection, analysis, reporting and feedback to facilitate data visibility and accountability in priority States
• Facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate logistics officers in implementing the MNCH commodities logistics system in supported States
• Provide technical assistance for the development of tools or in developing or revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other policy documents for MNCH program management at the State level
• In collaboration with GHSC-PSM office in Abuja, support the end-use verification and other routine or designated field assignment
• Provide technical assistance for the conduct of supportive supervision at the health facilities, in partnership with other USAID partners, state LMCU and MNCH program supply chain operators 
• In priority States, lead on the roll-out of the outcomes of the HCD assessment by stakeholders
• Provide technical assistance for performance management of routine monitoring of routine SCM performance
• Write routine monthly, quarterly and annual reports for submission to relevant program stakeholders
• Contribute to the identification of best practices and success stories for GHSC-PSM circulation
• Work with designated consultants or short-term technical assistance providers to carry out requisite activities and facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local staff
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• First Degree in Pharmacy, Public and/or Community Health, or Medical or Social Sciences field
• At least 5 years’ experience working in MNCH, Malaria, Reproductive health and/or logistics with extensive field experience in Northern Nigeria
• Good understanding of the Nigeria Health sector especially in the areas of MNCH as a developmental issue and attendant socio-economic implications
• Experience in Logistics management and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Hausa language skills. Hausa is a prerequisite and should be stated in the cover letter.
• Experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders at the State level of the public and private sectors to ensure timely project delivery
• Dynamic personality with initiative, flexibility, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have organizational and strong computer skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Willingness to be based in Bauchi, Sokoto or Kebbi
• Willingness to travel up to 40% within State

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto States, Nigeria