The Integrated Supply Chain Planning Associate will assist in the provision of technical support to the National and State Governments, PEPFAR implementing partners, The Global Fund partners and other relevant stakeholders in developing health product inventory management and positioning across the aforementioned task orders to ensure access to health commodities and uninterrupted supply to health facilities. S/he in collaboration with other associates, and advisors to inform health product planning, distribution and inventory management to promote uninterrupted access to health service delivery under the direction of the Plan and Source Director or his/her designate.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Assist in integrated business planning processes on health commodity management, in-flow and outflow of the products from national and international sources to the clinics.
Support the management of aggregated end-to-end commodity demand planning and inventory positioning to ensure uninterrupted access to essential health commodities at the clinics.
Assist in the development of long-term forecast of clinic requirements to guide efficient and effective deployment of third-party logistics providers’ assets to support service delivery.
Support the development of a synchronized inventory management activities in collaboration with forecasting and supply planning team, deliver and return team and state-based field program teams to increase visibility and prompt decision making based on available data.
Assist in the development and sharing of months of stock information as required by GHSC-PSM Home Office to monitor national and facility level stock availability data.
In collaboration with the Management Information System team, review available logistics data and support the development of national stock status report to inform forecasting, supply planning and procurement decisions.
Participate in procurement and supply management technical working group (PSM-TWG) meetings to provide information on national inventory management.
Assist in the development of appropriate supply chain presentations and reports on current situations, innovations and supply chain solutions that will promote 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 Integrated Supply Chain Planning Manager.
Job Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Pharmacy, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Supply chain operations and equivalent is required. Master Degree is an added advantage
One to three years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in an international healthcare supply chain management environment
Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, FP & MNCH programs desired
Demonstrated ability to monitor health supply chain programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
A proven ability to work as part of a team
Ability to use Microsoft tools projections and planning in 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
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