Senior Technical Advisor, Supply Chain & Logistics Management at FHI 360

Basic Function

• The Senior Technical Advisor - Supply Chain & Logistics Management will provide technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria stakeholders, and other implementing partners in Nigeria.
• The role requires strong collaboration with national-level entities on designing, maintaining, and strengthening logistics management for COVID-19 commodities in line with established frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Will lead in the development of FHI 360 in-house capacity among various departments and all tiers of Government in supply Chain management of commodities.
• Maintain stakeholder engagements with the National and State Procurement and Supply Management team.
• Will provide technical support to the states and Logistics Management and Coordination Unit (LMCU) to provide completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) reports submitted.
• Ensure that the post-distribution gap analysis is done for commodities after every delivery cycle and provide feedback.
• Strengthen the capacity of NACA and its sub-recipients including the Directorate of Hospital Services of the FMoH, NCDC etc. in forecasting, quantification and procurement processes for all relevant commodities needed for case management of COVID 19 and other public health emergencies of national priorities.
• Strengthen asset management, tracking and monitoring systems for infrastructures and commodities

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft functions especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills to identify gaps and strengthen systems related to logistics management and forecasting.
• Must have demonstrable experience working with national-level stakeholders such as NACA, and NCDC on core pillars of the COVID-19 response.
• Must have familiarity with the logistics framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution and other commodities.
• Must have good knowledge of health management information systems used in Nigeria.
• Must have experience in leading multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable capacity to work with minimal supervision and under difficult conditions
• Must have a strong understanding of the health systems in the country.
• Have demonstrable familiarity with program management.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time to difficult terrain

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Pharm or a Degree in Public Health or Supply Chain with  9 - 11 years of experience in Procurement and Supply chain management.
• Or a Post Graduate Degree / MPH with 8 years experience in procurement and supply chain management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role position in an NGO project is required
• Good knowledge of health commodities management for diseases is required.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public health sector is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with USAID and GF Projects is highly desirable.