Job Vacancies @ Chemonics International – 7 Positions

Chemonics International is recruting to fill the following positions:

1.) National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NISRN) Senior Logistics Advisor
2.) Data and Business Intelligence Advisor
3.) Sourcing Strategy Advisor
4.) Compliance Director
5.) Laboratory and Logistics Program Officer
6.) Forecasting and Supply Planning Advisor
7.) Finance Manager

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Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The {National Integrated Specimen Referral Network Logistics Senior Advisor} will support the NiSRN Logistics Manager to provide operational and technical support for all NiSRN activities under USAID GHSC-PSM.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the {National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NISRN) Senior Logistics Advisor} to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Support the NiSRN Logistics Manager to provide operational and technical support and guidance to NiSRN 17 state LLPO on program activities for 36 + 1 states in Nigeria.
• Maintain a weekly and monthly record of the number of samples transported, result retrieved from PCR and GeneXpert Labs, and GeneXpert functionality status for the weekly SMT and USAID meetings.
• Submit quarterly, monthly, weekly report on NiSRN project achievements and performance improvement plans along with the 17 NiSRN State Laboratory and Logistics Program officers (LLPOs)
• Lead the development of the NiSRN Information Management System (NiMS) for the collection of near-real time data of all NiSRN sample and result transport activities in collaboration with the Data Transformation and MIS team.
• Support the development of national strategic plans, SOPs, Guidelines, checklists, Operational documents, and data reporting templates that guide operations of the National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NiSRN).
• Support the NiSRN team to develop operational work plans, raise procurement request and provide technical reviews for contractual agreements with vendors.
•  Lead a monthly review and collation of facility reassignments and ensure the circulation of the NiSRN Facility List and 3PL assignments to guide NiSRN daily operations.
• Ensure the tracking of NiSRN program gaps generated from the NiSRN LLPO and ensure their resolution.
• Provide support in the collection of laboratory logistics data using national HIV/AIDS and TB laboratory logistics tools that can inform resupplies, quantification, funding and procurement decisions.
• Responsible for building and the maintenance of a NiSRN facility list database of supported health facilities in the optimized network along with their referral linkages for Viral load, EID/DBS, CD4 and sputum specimen.
• Support the TB team in the maintenance of the facility database and referral linkages for DOTs stand-alone and PMV/CP sites in USAID TB supported states.
• Provide technical support on the development, adaptation and review of policies, quality tools and standard operating procedures related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria care and treatment in collaboration with other technical staff and national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
• Supervise technical review of invoices submitted by third party logistics companies (3PLs) by LLPOs and ensure that their invoicing is in strict compliance with organizational, funders and contractual requirements.
• Represent GHSC-PSM adequately in relevant fora including the National Laboratory Strategic planning, National Laboratory Task team meetings, PEPFAR IP review meetings, National TB quarterly review meetings.
• Support the publishing of NiSRN activities in the research journal and the presentation of GHSC-PSM success stories at conferences, social media and GHSC-PSM websites.
• Perform other tasks as directed by National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NiSRN) Logistics Manager
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.

Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized university.
• Registered Member of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• An advanced degree in Health or Supply Chain related field will be an added advantage
• At least six years of relevant work experience in clinical/medical laboratory assay with knowledge of specimen referral networking.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project as an added advantage
• Strong analytical skill, advance knowledge of the use of Microsoft suites, fluency in English as well as presentation skill are required
• Ability to multitask with meaningful engagement of stakeholders to resolve challenges

Supervision:

• The National Integrated Specimen Referral Network Senior Logistics Advisor will report to NiSRN Logistics Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The Data and Business Intelligence Advisor will provide programmatic & operational support for all Data Management, Analytics and Reporting (DaMAR) activities, across all task orders in Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM).

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Data and Business Intelligence Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Support Data Management, Analytics and Reporting related activities of GHSC-PSM (Nigeria Health LMIS, facility level commodity orders, Integrated Distribution Information, deliveries document, National Integrated Specimen Referral Network (NISRN) etc.)
• Manage data warehouse to ensure that the data bank information is accurate and up to date
• Build validation rules to track all Lookup, dimensions and transaction tables for conflicts and reconcile for consistency.
• Manage access to data needs for Staffs as self-service, create scripts/queries to automate routine Information & reports for exports, and maintain logs of all information retrieved from the system.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize data and provide insight into the organization performances on supply chain data and information.
• Support the identification, deployment and use of appropriate Data Management, Analytics and Reporting tools such as Power BI, QGIS, R-studio, python, SQL, Microsoft Azure in the GHSC-PSM project.
• Manage and review last mile delivery (LMD) Order, warehouse Inventory Transaction information and Deliveries data for programs and services of GHSC-PSM and related interests.
• Generate LMD Order and deliveries data report and share with all operational units guide planning and decisions
• Lead proof of deliveries (PODs) document management for all GHSC-PSM programs and services.
• Perform other tasks as directed by Manager, Data Analytics and Reporting
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.

Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Information Communications Technology, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Sciences or related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in data security, data analytics and database management preferably in an international health care supply chain management environment.
• At least 3 years of work experience in ICT-based knowledge and information systems.
• Ability to monitor and provide support to multi-functional teams in supply chain activities.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project required
• Fluency in English is required

Supervision:

• The Data and Business Intelligence Advisor will report to the Manager (Data, Analytics and Reporting)

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world. The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S.
• President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and maternal newborn and child health program.
• GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The Sourcing Strategy Advisor will provide and support technical assistance to stakeholders and donors on appropriate sourcing approaches for health product requirements and other technical services across HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Family Planning and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programs to ensure that quality health products and services are sourced to meet needs of the program.
• S/he in collaboration with other managers and advisors will inform health product procurements to promote uninterrupted access to health service delivery under the direction of the Plan and Source Director or his/her designee.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Sourcing Strategy Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Support the development and implementation of appropriate health product sourcing strategy from local and international manufacturers/vendors that provides best value and meet donor requirements.
• In collaboration with internal units, serve as the lead in receiving all PEPFAR/PMI and DoD health commodities procurement requests and entering them in the system-ARTMIS, review and provide system approval to DCP and HO processed ROs and obtain clients approvals before orders are placed with selected vendors.
• Support the maintenance of the list of approved health products and sources by international (USFDA, USAID & WHO) and national regulatory authorities (NAFDAC) for procurement of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, MNCH health products and Essential medicines.
• In collaborate with Forecasting and Supply planning team, lead in the development and monitoring of Health Commodities manual budget trackers for all task orders and review all procurement requests to ensure that all requests are as per the client/mission approved supply plan, COP/Fast tool and MOP budget values and volumes for each health product category and track budget expenses to ensure funds are spent in compliance with mission/PMI approved product category.
• Support the maintenance, monitoring, and collation/processing of letter of No Objection from market authorization holders/product registration status and to obtain annual NAFDAC e-permit for health products that are procured from international sources with local registration to meet the needs of the program.
• In collaboration with DCP, lead in the reviewing of procurement request/product specifications and processing of all health commodities procurement request in ARTMIS to ensure all requests are processed and tracked in the system as required by GHSC-PSM.
• In collaboration with GHSC-PSM Home Office maintain product price estimate lists from UASID, USFDA, WHO and NAFDAC approved sources that guide quantification and procurement decisions for HIV/AIDS and Essential medicines.
• Lead the maintenance of database on GHSC-PSM procured heath products catalogue, shelf life and updating of ARTMIS catalogue with new products
• Monitor and report on local and global markets on new product introduction, pack sizes, volumetric and shelf-life adjustments for client/USAID/GON consideration.
• Facilitate the development and monitoring of health product and services agreements (especially equipment) to ensure they provide best value for the products.
• In collaboration with Compliance, lead in the identification of approved sources for all health commodities and services procurements in line with the US Government FAR/AIDAR.
• Support the monitoring and tracking of all procurement of health commodities and services level agreements managed by both GHSC-DCP and HO procurement team and report on time delivery.
• Support the monitoring and processing of annual registration importation waiver from the national regulatory authority for health products that are procured from international sources without local registration to meet the needs of the program.
• Support the establishment of relationship with appropriate national regulatory authorities (NAFDAC & Pharmacist Council of Nigeria-PCN) to be abreast with knowledge with drugs banned from importation/on NAFDAC ceiling list and drugs import quality standards regulatory requirements for destination port seamless custom clearance.
• Participate in procurement and supply management technical working group (PSM-TWG) meetings to inform discussions on product selection, innovations and new market dynamic that affects product availability.
• Collaborate with Forecasting and Supply planning teams to manage client’s expectations on product availability based on new innovations, regulations and market dynamics.
• Monitor national policy and regulatory frameworks that affects new and existing health products, equipment and services to guide decisions on product pricing, availability and use.
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• To Support the reviewing of commodity Monthly Financial Statement (MFS) with PMU to confirm ROs product lines and value accuracy (reconcile FO with HO records)
• In collaborate with Custom team, lead in the reviewing and monitoring of order shipments documents (certificate of analysis, CRIA and product RSL) and provide technical support in processing of Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) and make recommendation for application of new IDEC when values waived are almost exhausted.
• In collaboration with Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQMplus), lead in the identification of quality assured local pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers of essential medicines for linkage to DRF States.
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
• Perform other tasks as directed by Sourcing Strategy Manager.

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Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Three to five years of professional experience in health product selection, procurement, regulations, registration etc. in public and private sectors.
• Experience in client and vendor relationship management desired
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
• Evidence of being self-managed and work as part of a team.
• Ability of use Microsoft Suites required.
• Ability to use procurement/Sourcing ERP system preferred.
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to multitask
• Experience on health commodity management and product profile
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project is added advantage
• Fluency in English is required

Supervision:

• The Sourcing Strategy Advisor will report directly to the Senior Sourcing Strategy Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract, and parallel Global Fund contract, is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM and Global Fund provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders and the Global Fund contracts are implemented in Nigeria.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Compliance Director to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) and Global Fund contracts in Nigeria.
• The Compliance Director will keep a close eye on the Project’s financials and contractual obligations to ensure efficient financial practices and help come up with solutions that make the system more effective.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Nigeria Country Operations perform internal reviews of the Projects’ Procurement and financial records to ensure compliance with established guidelines and principles of auditing by understanding and documenting business processes, interpret policies and procedures, practices, and regulatory obligations and evaluate key risks controls
• Lead the design and execution of operational reviews to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment in compliance with the Organization’s policies and procedures, and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Lead planned reviews for the project, including organizing teams, inspecting accounts, checking compliance with applicable laws, detecting ineffective or inefficient practices, and verifying financial records.
• Support external audits/reviews completed by external third parties, clients’, and/or the government
• Organize and present meaningfully detailed reports to communicate the results of review findings to the Project’s Executive Management Team
• Develop preliminary findings and realistic recommendations to improve/enhance the internal control environment work with the Project’s Executive Management Team to develop acceptable solutions to address identified gaps
• Assess complex activities to identify potential operational, financial, or compliance risks or potential fraud which warrant specific attention
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with the Project’s deliverables across the Technical, Program Operations and Operations and Compliance Workstreams
• Review of transactions and supporting documentations to ensure all transactions by the Project are aligned with the client’s expectations and organizations’ policies
• Provide oversight to the reviews of 3PL invoice processing for compliance as it relates to the Procurement, W&D Analytics, Laboratory Program and Finance Teams
• Review contractual deliverables for PMI activities such as LLIN campaigns, participant’s payments, review of obligations, requisitions, and available funding etc.
• Communicate with other departments to verify records and confirm adherence with the organization’s policies
• Review past data, stay informed about new developments, and be prepared to integrate changing books into a current policy
• Carry out oversight functions on all Situation Room activities and support 3PL Invoice Backlog issues
• Ensure project compliance with all USAID and Global Fund policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the project, track adherence and application of organizational and project policies and procedures in activities implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting required
• Minimum of 10 years of compliance/audit-related work experience required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively lead meetings and conduct presentations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others, identify root causes, and drive results

Supervision:

• The Compliance Director will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Nigeria Country Operations.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has three task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All the three task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The project also supports the UNAIDS 95-95-95 initiative adopted by USG PEPFAR, Federal Ministry of Health and Global Fund.
• A key part of achieving this goal is ensuring the optimal operating capacity of various and strategically placed diagnostic and treatment monitoring equipment across health facilities in the country with the aim of implementing a standardized and cost-efficient sample transportation and results delivery model. reduce turnaround time (TAT) for results delivery, reduce patient loss to follow up and improve early initiation of treatment for TB and HIV patients.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the State Laboratory and Logistics Program Officer to SAII Associates Ltd / Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• The Laboratory and Logistics Program Officer will coordinate the implementation of the integrated sample transportation and results delivery network across the specific state.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for the implementation and administration of the National Integrated Sample Referral Network (NISRN) policies, objectives and goals
• Ensure samples are collected from all designated health facilities/ hub sites and transported to the Regional PCR laboratory
• Ensure SOPs, Laboratory manuals, guidelines and forms are available and are appropriately utilized at health facilities, sample processing and storage hub, referral and testing laboratories
• Periodically carry out spot checks on 3PLs transport facilities and cooling devices to ensure compliance with standard requirement
• Diligent record keeping of managed-vendors (3PLs) for samples movements and result retrieval back to the requesting service delivery points
• Carry out bi-weekly samples and results audits to ensure all samples are tested and results/reports generated are delivered to the requesting facility/hubs/Implementing Partners
• Monthly, compare submitted data from 3PLs with those of PCR sites as justification for payment.
• Collaborate with  Logistics Advisors in the State/Regions for effective management of the NISRN strategy
• Collate states and regional NiSRN reports, review and provide weekly and monthly summary of samples transfer and result returns
• Maintain partner relationships and coordination among stakeholders; ensure high quality and timely delivery of all contractual and programmatic obligations
• The State Laboratory and Logistics Program Officer will work closely with all implementing partners operating in the region

Other Responsibilities Include:

• When requested by the Regional Director, attend technical meetings and represent the project in USAID Partners and  MOH activities, liaising with partners and stakeholders at the regional and state levels
• Support the implementation of targeted training and capacity building programs to improve laboratory management, use of data and electronic information systems, quality assurance, and accountability at the facility, state, regional, and central levels; revise programs based on a process of continual evaluation
• Support the development of technical manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures for sample pick up and result delivery
• Support the design, development and implementation of  logistics systems for Lab commodities in the various PCR Platforms
• Provide technical support in the implementation of system strengthening initiatives and pilots, including the continued national roll-out of a web-based LMIS, for Supply Chain strengthening
• When requested and under the direction of the Regional Director, provide oversight and direction for sub-contractors supporting implementation of NIRSN activities in the State/Region
• Document and track lessons learned to support roll-out of health and logistics systems.
• Other duties as required by leadership

Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Logistics Management, or its equivalent. Additional Master’s Degree in relevant area will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in Laboratory Logistics Management/Clinical Sample Management
• Registered with the professional regulatory government agency
• Specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, TB or Malaria programs.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired.
• Knowledge of Polymerase Chain Reaction equipment for viral load,  Early Infants’ Diagnosis, and GeneXpert machine is desirable
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Show keen interest in learning, turn on job experiences into research articles for Publications or Conference papers and mentor and Interns

Required:

• Knowledge of Nigeria’s health sector landscape and a network of contacts in the State Ministry of Health and PEPFAR/Global Fund implementing partners
• Ability to provide technical support to ensure that activities are designed and implemented with high quality and meet project timelines
• Ability to mentor and build capacity of health care providers on the implementation of the NISRN strategy
• Ability to provide recommendations for improvement and Optimization of the NISRN strategy
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as system troubleshooting
• Excellence in communication, presentation and technical writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

Supervision:

• The Laboratory and Logistics Program Officer will report directly to the Regional Director, Region 3 for operational matters and Director Laboratory & Logistics Program or his designee for technical issues.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s maternal and child health, and population and reproductive health programs. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The Forecasting and Supply Planning Advisor will provide and support technical assistance to the National and State Governments, PEPFAR implementing partners, The Global Fund partners and other relevant stakeholders in developing health product requirements across the aforementioned task orders to develop the capacity of Government counterparts in estimation of products requirements and gap analysis.
• S/he in collaboration with other advisors will inform health product procurement to promote uninterrupted access to health service delivery under the direction of the Plan and Source Director or his/her designee.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Forecasting and Supply Planning Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical leadership and support to the National and State Governments and partners in the development of health products forecast and supply plans with periodic reviews to inform funding requirements, financial gap analysis and resource mobilization.
• Facilitate on assumptions building activities that will guide the development of health product forecast and supply plans to meet the needs of clients.
• Support advocacy to Governments on funding requirements for health commodities procurement and appropriate use for service delivery.
• Facilitate capacity building of Government and implementing partners on forecasting and supply planning processes including the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures for these activities.
• Support quarterly update and submission of Quantimed and PipeLine databases to the GHSC-PSM Home Office on specific health commodities to inform procurement decision and funding mobilization.
• Support update and submission of quarterly supply plan reports using current logistics data and program assumptions that will guide procurements.
• Provide technical support to health program procurement and supply management technical working group (PSM-TWG) meetings on supply chain activities around data visibility and use, product selection, regimen analysis and product use.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Sourcing teams to manage client’s expectations on product availability based on updated supply plan.
• Collaborate with M&E team to develop and update necessary tools needed for logistics data management and performance monitoring.
• Develop and deliver appropriate supply chain presentations and reports on current situations, innovations and supply chain solutions that will promote commodity security and sustainable systems.
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
• Perform other tasks as directed by Forecasting and Supply Planning Manager.

Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Supply chain operations and equivalent is required. Master’s Degree preferred
• Five years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in an international healthcare supply chain management environment and in logistics and supply chain management for both ambient and cold chain laboratory commodity
• A good understanding of the Nigeria health system; including PCR laboratory network for viral load testing and early Infant diagnosis.
• Highly analytic and proficient in the use of advanced MS Excel for analysis to guide engagement with stakeholders; and other evidence-based decisions to support commodity security.
• Ability to solve problems and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, FP & MNCH programs desired.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and train in health supply chain programs
• Strong analytical and problem -solving skills.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
• A proven ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to use forecasting and supply planning tools (e.g. Quantimed & PipeLine) is highly desired.
• Ability and willingness to travel in the field
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Fluency in English is required

Supervision:

• The Forecasting and Supply Planning Advisor will report directly to the Forecasting and Supply Planning Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has three task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All three task orders are implemented in Nigeria.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Finance Manager to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Finance Management:

• Prepare and submit deposits and wire transfer requests to the bank.
• Issue checks of payment for processed transactions, logs payments, distribute and/or mail checks to the appropriate vendor.
• Review project staff timesheets and processes monthly payroll.
• Calculate and processes any tax payments, when appropriate
• Liaise with a Nigerian accounting firm in performing local financial management and the appropriate local accounting reporting needed.
• Prepare and maintain all the project financial reporting for the Nigerian authority’s others. Ensure that all financial transactions and practices related to PSM activities in Nigeria adhere to USAID and Government of Nigeria regulations.
• Review expenses entered into ABACUS (PSM accounting system) and provide supporting documentation for expenses entered.
•  Supervise the management of petty cash.
• Oversee the purchase of office supplies and other small to mid-size procurements.
• Collect and review employee expense reports for accuracy.
• Prepare and submit monthly accounting reports to the home office, respond to questions from home office accounting unit and project management unit.
• Maintain transparent and audit-proof record keeping systems per PSM’s policies.
• Review, process, and enter accounting activity.
• Obtain documentation and approval for all transactions.
• Research the status of invoices/payments, as required.
• Submit recommendations for standard exchange rate to HO every month.

Budget Management:

• Responsible for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project annual work plan budget and Chemonics Field Office corporate forecasting, liaising with the headquarters Country Team;
• Develop and implement a budget tracking system to monitor the implementation of planned activities based on the approved work plan budget;
• Review monthly expenditure forecast from Task Order managers and Wire Transfer Request of planned activities for the purpose of ensuring program operations and activities are within budget;
• Review PAR, Travel & Activity Advances, and Hiring Requests to ascertain budget provision and reasonability;
• Provide factual and analytical budget performance reporting;
• Conduct ad hoc auditing of financial transactions on a sample basis to ensure that appropriate back-up documentation exists;
• Ensure that all receipts and invoices are originals and are properly filed according to transaction dates.

Job Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program administrative and finance management;
• Previous professional experience with international donor programs;
• In depth knowledge of the operating environment and employment regulations in Nigeria;
• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting
• Results-oriented professional capable of achieving targets and goals set in cooperation with the client, counterparts, and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team
• Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Fluency in English is required.

Supervision:

• The Finance Manager will report directly to the Finance Director or his/her designee.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.