Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Deadline Date: 12/31/2014
Starting Date: ASAP
Background:
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a worldwide program managed by John Snow, Inc. and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project strengthens the supply chains of health programs in developing countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to clients. The Senior Logistics Advisor in conjunction with Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) will coordinate and support technical assistance activities in the country and works under the direction of Country Director, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Senior logistics advisor (SLA) works with the SCMU in coordination with in-country and international partners to enhance supply-chain capacity; ensuring accurate supply-chain information is collected, shared, and used; and providing quality, health care products to those who need them.
He/she will support the Country Director in the planning and coordination of all activities and personnel, development of technical strategies and work plans and the organization and provision of in-country technical assistance. He/she promotes collaboration and best practices in the forecasting, procurement, storage, distribution, and information management of health commodities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with SCMU Manager and field office staff, the SLA will manage technical activities concerning provision of health commodities, including product selection; forecasting and quantification; monitoring the pipeline; storage and distribution of products in-country; and logistics management information systems.
• Assist with assessments of supply chain programs in-country, to determine system strengths and weaknesses and identify technical assistance gaps that may be addressed by Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW).
• Working with the SCMU Manager and field office staff to develop and implement a long-term SCMS strategy and an annual work plan in conjunction with relevant units of MOHSW, partners and other institutions.
• Update the work plan and coordinate development of technical reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Define scopes of work (SOW) for short-term technical assistance and obtain necessary approvals and, working with the SCMU Manager and the field office staff, modify SOWs as required.
• Together with the SCMU Manager and the field office staff, organize and manage activities related to the provision of short-term technical assistance (STTA or temporary duty, TDY).
• Report results of technical assistance on a regular basis to SCTWG and SC task force
• Provide direct in-country technical assistance, as appropriate within areas of expertise
• Manage communications with SCMU technical and management staff
• Coordinate performance management including the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
• Post graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education or work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills honed from interacting with senior levels in the public and/or private sector.
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team along with ability to self-manage time.
• Ability and willingness to mentor others and build local capacity.
• Demonstrated abilities and skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• English fluency required in speaking, writing, and reading.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in public health supply chain management or pharmacy management programs in the developing world.
• Five or more years working in developing countries
• Experience with USAID funded projects a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/31/2014 at--http://jsi.com/
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