MATERNAL NEWBORN CHILD HEALTH (MNCH) STATE LOGISTICS ADVISOR-VACANCY AT CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL

Job Description

The State MNCH Logistics Advisor will be expected to work with the State, IHP project office, Breakthrough Action, and other key partners to coordinate and support PSM of MNCH commodities in these priority States.

 Responsibilities

• Specifically, the MNCH State Logistics Advisor will conduct the following.
• Strategically collaborate with IHP and Breakthrough Action to ensure a 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, coordination meetings, quantification sub-committee, and other core PSM activities
• Lead the pilot of targeted State-led interventions within focal States.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders and IPs, identify sustainable financing mechanisms to improve MNCH commodity availability and services in Sokoto.
• Support the revitalization of the Sokoto drug revolving fund mechanism to address supply chain challenges and improve MNCH indices.
• In collaboration with the State LMCU, carry out capacity development on specific supply chain interventions with measurable outcomes 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 the GHSC-PSM office in Abuja, support the end-use verification and other routine or designated field assignments.
• 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
• 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.

 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.
• 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 Sokoto
• Willingness to travel within and outside the Sokoto.

Location: Sokoto, Nigeria.

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