Supply Chain Officer at Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)

Job Purpose

• To carry out the implementation of the Smart Leveraged Church Supply Chain (SMART LCSC) Project to be implemented in the EPN Network with a focus on Drug Supply Organizations (DSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The goal is to support the enhancement of supply chain best practices to bridge previously identified gaps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage the implementation of program activities in line with project agreements:
• Participate in and help lead project kick-off meetings with member partners and other relevant contacts
• Coordinate the development of supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the EPN Supply Chain Technical Working Group (TWG).
• Coordinate the review process and the adoption of the final Supply Chain Maturity Assessment tool piloted in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
• Conduct the physical assessment of two EPN DSOs to reveal their SC gaps
• Develop and drive co-creation of a roadmap and action plan with the assessed Drug Supply Organisations (DSOs) in SSA
• Appointment of focal persons in the DSOs and active engagement of the same
• Budget development and budget allocation to activities undertaken by the DSOs
• Develop and coordinate the 2024 work plan of the SC technical working group with the DSOs representatives.
• Create and disseminate an online pre-assessment platform to be accessed by DSOs
• Assess the partners supply chain integrity at the health facility level in terms of forecasting, quantification, procurement, stock management, inventory, dispensing and documentation
• Conduct monitoring visits in the selected DSOs/countries, report and evaluate the outcomes.
• Timely and accurate Project Reporting
• Conduct training of health facilities’ management staff in Drug Revolving Funds and Partnership in Sustaining the Drug Supply Unit
• Co-ordinate and implement training of pharmacy personnel in courses on quality of medicines and supply management
• Develop and provide regular and end-term assessments and reporting
• Lead the activities of the EPN East Africa Pooled Procurement Initiative, schedule the Technical Working Group Meeting and coordinate the tender process.
• In collaboration with the EPN Policy and Advocacy advisor, develop the Minilab Advocacy Tool Kit to support the engagement with regulatory authorities and Ministries of Health
• Coordinate in collaboration with our partner Difaem, the EPN Minilab Network and compile reports from members for dissemination
• Perform any other duties as instructed by the Executive Director

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Experience Required

• Professional Logistics and/or supply chain experience
• Experience in the field of essential medicines, health commodities, supply chain, information systems and logistics management systems
• Knowledge of procurement and quantification (forecasting and supply planning) tools
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge in managing and coordinating initiatives aimed at strengthening local supply chain processes in hard to reach countries and areas
• Experience in working with governmental health officials

Education, Skills and Competencies Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Health-related sciences
• Advanced training and/or experience in Logistics and Health Products Supply Chain Management including Tools
• Good communication skills and the ability to work and effectively coordinate a Multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to form and direct technical working groups (TWG)
• Computer skills and a good command of Microsoft software programs
• Excellent Reporting skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups
• Knowledge of the Global/Regional and local health systems, the pharmaceutical sector the regulations is of advantage