Logistics consultant, URC-HACCI Nigeria
July 6th, 2012; FY2012-08
Logistics consultant, URC-HACCI Nigeria
University Research Co., LLC
Hours: 8 hours/week
Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Location: Enugu, Nigeria
About University Research Co., LLC (URC) Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co., LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is dedicated to improving the quality of and access to health care, health education, and social services in the United States and around the world. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. URC has expertise in helping create environments where communities, health providers, educators, managers, and stakeholders can make lasting and positive changes in people’s lives. Current key clients include the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Global Fund, the Gates Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We invite you to explore career opportunities with URC-CHS at urc-chs.com (http://www.urc-chs.com/careers/career.htm). The Nigeria Program: URC is currently seeking a logistics consultant to support the management of the pharmacy/logistics aspects of the CDC-funded PEPFAR program for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Eastern Nigeria. The five-year program is currently in Year 4 and supports health facilities in Enugu and Ebonyi States and an office in Enugu. PEPFAR program areas under this program are: ART (adult and pediatric), PMTCT, HCT (counseling and testing), TB/HIV, Laboratory infrastructure, Basic Care and Support (adult and pediatric), and OVC. Responsibilities: The Logistics consultant will be responsible for the following: § Responsible for the forecasting, quantification, and maintenance of short, medium, and long term HIV and AIDs commodities (HIV tests kits, ARVs, Laboratory Equipment and supplies) and procurement plans to support the project sites. § Provide supervision of the site project staff as needed in the area of quantification and logistics management of health commodities in general. § Prepare bimonthly LMIS report and submit to SCMS. § Responsible for the assessment, design, implementation, strengthening, and maintenance of project site logistics system for HIV and AIDS commodities(Forecasting, procurement, distribution, management information systems, storage, quality assurance, and infrastructure) § Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for current and planned programs § Develop URC in-house capacity among program management, clinical services, laboratory services and M&E staff in all aspects of Supply Chain Management when needed. § Maintain adequate stock levels of all commodities (HIV rapid test kits, ARV drugs, drugs for opportunistic infections, laboratory reagents/commodities etc) at the central level and in all supported facilities. § Develop logistics report as required by the project, funders and the Government of Nigeria § Maintain already established logistics management systems and procedures as required by URC and CDC. § Represent URC-HACCI in bimonthly logistics technical working group meetings § Advice management on the most cost effective and efficient logistics management systems and practices. Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy and HIV/AIDS commodities logistic management experience.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in the design and management of logistics systems for health care services in developing countries. Familiarity with PEPFAR Nigeria logistics technical working group preferred.
- Experience in strengthening the logistics systems (health facilities, District level and Ministries of Health) in developing countries
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of pharmacy best practices in HIV care and experience in capacity building of health care workers at service delivery points
- Familiarity with the Nigerian logistic management information system and Experience in preparing logistics reports essential
- Experience in handling antiretroviral drugs essential
- Strong ability to build networks and partnerships.
- Familiarity with PEPFAR Nigeria pooled procurement system strongly preferred.
- Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams.
- Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions.
To Apply: For immediate consideration, please send your resume as Microsoft word document and a cover letter to: [email protected] Closing date: 25th July 2012 URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
