Family Health International is a public health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff work in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.
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| Associate Director, Health Commodities Logistics |
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Nigeria |
| Req ID: |
1089 |
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| Description |
| The Associate Director, Health Commodities Logistics will provide leadership in health commodities supply chain management, from market research and supplier identification to logistics and post-procurement support, warehousing, distribution, utilization and reporting. Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for current and planned programs. Develop FHI in-house capacity among program management, medical services, laboratory services and M&E staff in all aspects of supply chain management including forecasting, LMIS and contract management of partners and implementing agencies (IAs) involved in the supply chain management of health commodities. Advise senior management on the most cost-efficient organization of FHI s health commodities (i.e., medicines, laboratory reagents and other medical supplies and consumables) procurement and distribution and ensure accountability of processes. Provide capacity building to FHI 11 zonal offices on systems and monitoring for health commodities supply and utilization in Nigeria. Ensure that all documentation relating to PSM and supply chain for commodities in FHI, with funding agencies, suppliers, implementing partners and regulatory bodies is complete and compliant. In addition, provide TA to all tiers of government in Nigeria to strengthening national systems for procurement and supply chain management of health commodities.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline and 9 years of experience working on international projects OR Masters Degree in a relevant discipline and 7 years of experience; Minimum 5 years professional experience of supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment. Significant international work experience in large scale HIV/AIDS, TB or Malaria programs, health commodity logistics, and/or supply chain strengthening essential. |
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