John Snow Inc. Vacancies: Recruitment for Logistics Advisor, Malaria, Logistics Advisor, Tuberculosis
THE COMPANY:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US-based international Public Health firm with projects in thirty countries . JSI provides supply chain management and capacity building services to public sector and Non-governmental organizations. In Nigeria, JSI manages four projects that support access to reproductive health commodities as well as to medicines and supplies for combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and avian influenza.
At present , JSI is seeking for candidates to fill the positions below:
POST TITLE: Logistics Advisor, Malaria
NUMBER OF PERSONS REQUIRED: Two (2)
JOB SUMMARY:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is currently seeking to fill two (2) Logistic Advisor positions to support its USAID Deliver Project logistics technical assistance of the Nigeria Malaria Control Program (NMCP), Specifically, JSI has been tasked to assist the NMCP strengthening procurement and supply management (PSM) systems for malaria commodities
LOCATION:
This is a full-time position based at JSI Nigeria headquarters in Abuja but will require up to 40% domestic travel.
Applicants must possess the following minimum requirements to apply for any of these positions:
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Candidate must possess an advanced clinical degree or Masters Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Social Science or related field of study
2. Three years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management
4. Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs Extensive knowledge of the Nigeria Public Health sector
5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
6. Excellent technical writing and oral presentation
7. Proven ability to work in a professional manner and as part of a collaborative team
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, or Malaria programs is strongly desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and implement join Long-Lasting insecticide Treated Bed Nets (LLIN) campaign distribution work plans in collaboration with JSI staff and partners
3. Assess state campaign logistics systems to identify resources and gaps in key areas including storage facilities, transportation, human resources and data management
4. Train state Malaria Control and other SMOH and LGA personnel in LLIN campaign logistics
5. Collect, manage, and analyze LLIN logistics data
6. Monitor LLIN campaign logistics performance
7. Evaluate campaign implementation and document and apply lessons learned to future campaigns
8. Lead development of annual project work plans
9. Provide technical input to development and/or revision of standard Operative Procedures (SOPs) for LLIN campaign distribution and for routine LLIN resupply
10. Participate in training federal and state level malaria program and logistics officers in implementing SOPs
11. Provide support for annual national quantification and procurement planning of commodities for Malaria control
12. Help manage relationships and maintain routine communications with NMCP, USAID, and all other related stakeholders
13. Contribute to the writing of routine quarterly and annual reports
14. Identify and develop best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s periodic logistics bulletin
15. Any other duties as assigned.
POST TITLE: Logistics Advisor, Tuberculosis
JOB SUMMARY:
1. JSI is seeking to fill the position of Logistics Advisor TB. This person will be assigned to the Nigeria Tuberculosis and Leprosy control Program (NTBLCP) office in Kano and will manage TB related logistics activities being implemented by JSI in Nigeria.
The Logistics Advisor TB will report to the Associate Director, Public Health
LOCATION:
This is a full-time position based at the NTBLC in Kano but will require up to 40% domestic travel
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must possess the following minimum requirements to apply for any of these positions:
1. Candidate must possess an advanced clinical degree or Masters Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Social Science or related field of study
3. Proven experience in a managing Public Health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar environment
4. Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs Extensive
knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector
5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
6. Excellent technical writing and oral presentation
7. Proven ability to work in a professional manner and as part of a collaborative team
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Specific experience in TB programs strongly desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and maintain a work plan for USAID /Deliver Project TBL logistics system strengthening activities in collaboration with JSI staff and partners,
3. Work with the Federal Ministry of Health to ensure timely access to funds for commodities distribution,
4. Collate, enter into a database and analyze data generated from a Logistic Management Information,
5. System LMIS and report to partners and stakeholders,
6. Analyze data and write reports on key indicators of system and performance,
7. Assess stock and storage conditions in stores and service delivery points,
8 .Monitor and provide mentoring to national logistics officers and state level teams as appropriate
9. Assist desk officers to provide supportive supervision to zonal officers and state TBL Coordinators
10. Support the establishment and routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for TBL commodities
11. Provide technical leadership and support for annual national quantification and procurement planning of TBL commodities, in collaboration with program stakeholders and partners
12. Facilitate the design and implementation of assessment and evaluation studies and to analyze and present results to stakeholders
13. Provide technical input to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine PSM activities for TBL logistics system, and participate in developing training curricula and in training federal and state-level program and logistics officers in implementing and monitoring adherence to the SOPs
14. Provide technical input to the development of training curricula and in training Federal, State, LGA and SDP-level program and logistics officers in implementing and monitoring adherence to TBL logistics SOPs
15. Collaborate with other JSI project personnel in harmonization efforts for the logistics systems in the health sector in order to establish a harmonized commodity logistics system including LMIS
16. Work closely with JSI Nigeria management on managing relationships and maintaining routine communications with USAID, NTBLCP, TB-CAP, WHO, and other stakeholders
17. Identify best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s periodic logistics bulletin
18. Work with technical assistance providers to deliver high-quality assistance and to facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate local staff
19. Any other duties as assigned.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as well as salary history to recruitment@ng.jsi.org. Applicants are also asked to state the position to which they are applying in the email subject line. Closing date is 13th of January 2011
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