Technical Director (Supply Chain Management) at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Technical Director (supply chain management) will be the lead specialist for the strengthening of procurement planning and management systems, logistics management information systems, warehousing, and distribution capacity. They will also support the development of public sector capacity in supply chain management including capacity building of national indigenous institutions.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop of work plans and budgets as they relate to supply chain management and or capacity building.
• Update and implement the annual work plan and budget, as necessary.
• Provide necessary technical assistance to strengthen supply chain management systems.
• Maintain close liaison and coordination with senior officials in the MOH (Ministry of Health) to ensure activities related to technical assistance are done with their active participation for building ownership.
• Closely work with the Chief of Party to ensure defined technical work plans are being implemented in a timely and technically sound manner, and productively leverage collaboration with key government and other stakeholders and partners.
• Design, implement, and monitor capacity building activities for the MOH to improve knowledge and skills in supply chain management.
• Lead development of training strategies and plans for national and regional level supply chain management system implementation activities, in collaboration with relevant team members and partners.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and Administration to develop and monitor appropriate/adequate budgets to support technical activities.
• Develop of regular quarterly and semi-annual reports on workplan activities for USAID/Kenya, and in any other reporting requirements.
• Make regular presentations of results and progress to stakeholders.
• Facilitate work of external consultants as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree in supply chain management, logistics management, transportation management   or other related discipline.
• At least seven (8) years progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical supply chains in Kenya.
• Significant experience in supply chain management of pharmaceutical commodities.
• Significant experience in designing a system strategy which includes end-to-end systems visibility, system integrations, interoperability, and knowledge of GS1.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical supply chains including procurement, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution. As well as a combination of the following: Fourth party logistics (4PL), and third-party logistics (3PL), including experience with information management systems such as Electronic Logistics Management Information Systems (eLMIS), WWMS (Warehouse Management System) Transport Management Systems (TMS) software.
• Significant experience in international public health with at least three years’ experience related to supply chain strengthening, preferably in work funded by USAID (US Agency for International Development).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of health management systems of developing countries preferably African countries.
• Previous experience in developing training materials and the delivery of training sessions.
• Experience working with the MOH and national level organizations.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants, sound judgment and communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for data analysis and reporting.
• English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading; additional proficiency in Swahili a plus.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time in-country to support technical activities.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.