Logistics Advisor, Malaria (2) John Snow Inc. – Vacancies and Jobs

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US-based, international public health firm with project 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 accesss to reproductive health commodities as well as to medicines and supplies for combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and avian influenza.

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Job title: Logistics Advisor, Malaria (2)

Job Location: Abuja

Qualification(s)

• An advanced clinical degree or masters degree in public health, pharmacy, logistics management, business administration, social science or related field of study

Job Experience & skills

• Three years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management


• Proven experience in managing public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar environment


• Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in the health service programs


• Extensive knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation


• Proven ability to work in a professional manner and as part of a collaborative team


• Knowledge of Microsoft office, including word, excel, and powerpoint


• Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, or Malaria program is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for USAID/DELIVER PROJECT logistics technical assistance of the Nigeria Malaria Control Program (NMCP) specifically


• Develop and implement joit long-lasting insecticide Treated Bed Nets (LLIN) campaign distribution work plans in collaboration with JSI staff and partners


• Plan and implement LLIN distribution campaign in collaboration with state ministry of health personnel and other partners


• Assess state campaign logistics systems to identify resources and gaps in key areas including storage facilities, transportation, human resources and data management


• Train state Malaria Control and other SMOH and LGA personnel in LLIN campaign logistics


• Collect, manage, analyze LLIN logistics data


• Monitor LLIN campaign logistics performance


• Evaluate campaign implementation and document and apply lessons learned to future campaigns


• Lead development of annual project work plans


• Provide technical input to development and/or revision of standard operative procedures (SOPs) for LLIN campaign distribution and for routine LLIN resupply


• Help manage relationship and maintain routine communication with NMCP, USAID, and all other related stakeholders

closing date: 13 January 2011

How to apply for this job

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as well as salary history to recruitment@ng.jsi.com