The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Position: Supply Chain Management System Specialist
Job ID: 13-10358
Location: Gombe State
Overview
The objective of the SCMS specialist position is to provide technical leadership that will ensure the reliable availability of diagnostics ( RDT), anti-malarial, long lasting insecticides treated nets (LLIN), and other public health commodities, care and support as well as other consumables at designated health facilities in each focus state supported by the Global Fund project, in close coordination with the Senior Technical Manager, PSM. Build and strengthen the capacities of both LGAs and State Logistics Management Coordinating Unit (LMCUs), and support same to facilitate and improve data collection, validation and timely reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
Post-graduate degree in public health/health science is an advantage
Minimum of 3 years’ field level experience with Malarial programs and public health commodities supported by bilateral agencies such as GF, USAID/CDC, and other funders particularly those related to supply chain management both at facilities and state level.
Have an excellent grasp of SCMS issues and current literature on SCMS in a developing country context
Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
Working knowledge of health commodities SCM at health facilities and state level.
Ability to demonstrate skills in components of Pharmaceutical Care
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
Excellent organizational skills
Must be registered with the relevant professional body-Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Have an excellent grasp of SCMS issues and current literature on SCMS in a developing country context
Have an excellent understanding of comprehensive malarial programming, including program design, implementation and evaluation
Strong working competency in computer applications to carry out management and data analysis as maybe required
Must possess the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
Application Deadline:
30th November, 2018
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? To apply online,
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