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Vacancies at John Snow Incorporated (JSI) for Logistics Advisors, Public Health


John Snow Incorporated (JSI), is a public health research and technical assistant firm dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. It manages the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT and the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project in the Nigeria office. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Logistics Advisor, Public Health Location: Abuja, Nigeria Starting Date: 01/05/2017 Job Description

  • The Strengthening High Impact Interventions for an AIDS-free Generation (AIDSFree) Project is a five-year program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Cooperative Agreement AID-OAA-14-000001. AIDSFree is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. with partners Abt Associates, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, EnCompass LLC, IMA World Health, The International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Jhpiego Corporation, and PATH. AIDSFree advances the implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief by providing capacity development and technical support to USAID missions, host-country governments, and HIV implementers at the local, regional, and national level.
  • In Nigeria, AIDSFree is implementing a project, entitled Sustainable Condom Market. Under this project, AIDSFree will increase vulnerable and key population demand for - and access to - condoms, using a total market approach. This will require project engagement across the public, social marketing and commercial sectors to ensure a sustainable condom market.
  • JSI is recruiting a Logistics Advisor to lead AIDSFree Nigeria’s day-to-day commodity logistics technical assistance activities in support of project partners operating in selected states.
  • The Logistics Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
Specific Tasks include:
  • Help implement condom supply chain activities as described in the AIDSFree workplan.
  • Support the establishment and routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for condoms.
  • Provide technical input in developing Standard Operative Procedures (SOPs) for routine PSM activities for condoms
  • Provide technical input in updating/adapting training curricula and in training state, LGA, and SDP-level program and logistics officers in implementing and monitoring adherence to condoms supply chain system SOPs
  • Support AIDSFree Nigeria management on initiating and maintaining relationships and routine communications with USAID, UNFPA, SFH, DKT, Heartland Alliance, and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to project quarterly and annual reports
  • Provide technical leadership and support for quantification and procurement planning of condoms, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners
  • Facilitate the design and implementation of assessment and evaluation studies; analyze and present results to stakeholders
  • Work with Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) providers to provide required TA for activities and also facilitate transfer of skills to local staff and partners.
  • Contribute to identifying best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s periodic logistics bulletin
  • Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management or Business Administration
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
  • Three years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management
  • Specific experience in Reproductive Health and/or HIV/AIDS programs strongly desired
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs
  • Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector and the supply chain for health commodities.
  • A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability and willingness to travel in the field
Salary Commensurate with experience. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply 
Application Deadline: 28th April, 2017.