Country: Angola
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016
Chemonics seeks a malaria supply chain advisor to assist with malaria commodity quantification, distribution, and security, and build technical capacity within the Central Procurement Agency for Medicines and Medical Supplies (Central de Compras e Aprovisionamento de Medicamentos e Meios Médicos - CECOMA). The advisor will work closely with a counterpart of the government of the Republic of Angola. The position is based at CECOMA in Luanda and will include travel within the country to supervise supply chain activities at the provincial and municipal levels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical assistance in forecasting malaria commodity needs (long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), antimalarial drugs for malaria prevention and treatment, and rapid diagnostic tests and other diagnostic supplies)
- Assist in inventory management, distribution, supply chain performance, and monitoring with to ensure all public health facilities are adequately stocked and managing their malaria commodities appropriately
- Help lead procurement and supply chain strengthening efforts for malaria commodities
- Coordinate supply chain strengthening efforts with the government of the Republic of Angola and other partners, such as the Global Fund and UNICEF
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Health, CECOMA, Global Fund, and other donors and partners to promote planning of commodity procurement and avoid duplication of efforts and resources
- Based in Luanda, travel to other areas of Angola to supervise supply chain activities at the provincial and municipal levels
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, supply chain management, or equivalent education or work experience
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience providing and managing technical assistance to support public sector health commodity supply chains including: quantification of heath commodity requirements and costs (includes forecasting of commodity needs and supply planning for procurement), strengthening inventory management and distribution systems, monitoring supply chain performance and commodity security, and building human resource capacity in supply chain management
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with multiple partners
- Results-oriented track record with the ability to self-manage
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Willingness and ability to travel within Angola required; experience working in Africa preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in Portuguese both verbally and in writing
How to apply:
Send CV and cover letter to MalariaSupplyChainAdvisor@chemonics.com by September 30, 2016. Please include “Malaria Supply Chain Advisor” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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