Logistics Officer Job in Abuja in an NGO, March 2015

We are a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programe in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria. We currently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position below:


Job Title: HSS / Logistics Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, support and implementation of an efficient logistics management system for the organisation.
• He/She will also be responsible for implementing a comprehensive institutional strategy in Human Resource for Health that addresses the link between Human Resources Management and Leadership to performance in FP/RH, HIV/AIDS, MCH, malaria and TB services.
• S/he will provide organisational leadership in capacity building, leadership development and health system strengthening, including institutionalizing human resources for health activities by introducing HRH models at state/local governmental and facility levels.
• Provide leadership and take responsibility for the tracking, regular monitoring and optimal stocking of pharmaceutical products and all required program materials including program commodities and other consumables across organisation's supported sites.
• Inventory analysis of the pharmacy stock using appropriate and applicable monitoring tools, spread sheets and data bases.
• Management of data essential to make available an accurate forecast for procurement at regular intervals using Tally 9 ERP inventory management software or other suitable databases.
• Serve as in-house resources person to provide guidance on logistics issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Science or Management field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in Logistics function preferably in an NGO setting. Experience in supply chain management system is highly desired.
• Experience in organisational needs assessments, situation analysis, program design and management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven strategic planner and team leader with strong technical knowledge, conceptual and analytical ability.
• Strong attention to details
• Proficient in the use of inventory software package, preferably Tally 9 ERP.
• Skills and experience in training , program management or organisation development role in a similar setting.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of working in resource limited settings.

• Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, computer application and Internet / Email.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
• Commitment to an understanding or organisation's vision, value and principles including rights - based /gender approaches would be expected.

• The organisation offers highly competitive salary package for this position.
• Appointment for this position will be subject to a probationary period; and local terms and conditions are applicable.