Senior Supply Chain Advisor at Chemonics International

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic and operational support for GHSC-PSM staff for effective implementation of work plan activities to transition supply chain functions to local entities and strengthen overall supply chain performance.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to provide technical l assistance to build the capacity and capability of MEDS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inform supply chain systems strengthening strategies, approaches, and tools related to supply chain management and integration in Kenya.
• Provide technical oversight and monitoring of partner activities (3PLs and other technical subcontractors) to ensure the delivery of quality results in accordance with contractual specifications and recommendations.
• Design and/or create reports, key performance indicators, and deliverables as defined by the contract to be shared with key stakeholders and relevant parties.
• Provide overall leadership, oversight and direction for the Kenya Transition Nairobi office personnel and consultants.
• Identify needs for supply chain strengthening STTA and LTTA and support recruiting, onboarding, and supervision of in-country staff as needed to execute in-country supply chain operations.
• Represent the project to external stakeholders including Government of Kenya, USAID, and CHAI.
• Participate and attend key technical meetings and working groups with other supply chain stakeholders, partners, donors, and the Ministry of Health, liaising with USAID and the Chemonics Washington office.
• Support office operations in adherence with Chemonics and project policies and procedures in project management, including human resource management, procurement, finance, and administration.
• Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual and other Chemonics standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor and/or project leadership.

Qualifications:

• Advanced professional degree in health, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Additional certification in Business Administration considered a plus.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in supply chain management, capacity building in pharmaceutical supply chain management, or project management oversight required.
• Experience managing USAID-funded programming preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing health supply chain systems, including M&E of supply chains or supply chain strategy.
• Experience within the health sector with understanding of HIV, malaria, and/or family planning preferred.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing key recommendations and interventions preferred.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required.