Supply Chain Officer

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities
  
• Have a bachelor 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
  

Desirable:

• Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria
  

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
  

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.