Assistant Supply Chain Project Manager Job in Abuja at eHealth Africa
eHealth Africa (eHA) provides new approaches to the development of
people-centric and data-driven technology solutions that connect and
deliver better public health services for vulnerable populations in
sub-Saharan Africa.
With more than 800 employees, eHA develops
innovative solutions and plays a critical role in public health
interventions across five countries: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of
the Congo, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia.
eHA programs in Nigeria cover three broad areas: Polio eradication, health delivery systems, and emergency response management.
BACKGROUND
eHA
is implementing the Global Fund - Nigeria Supply Chain Integration
Project (GF-NSCIP) and the Visibility and Analytics Network (VAN)
project for immunization in Nigeria. The GF-NSCIP is implemented through
the National Products Supply Chain Management Program (NPSCMP) while
the VAN project is executed through the National Primary Health Care
Development Agency (NPHCDA).
eHA is working on the warehousing and
distribution work stream for the NSCIP project in collaboration with
other partners while the VAN project is to be implemented alongside the
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The project aims at improving
the supply chain management of vaccines delivery in Nigeria.
eHA
is seeking a high ability individual to join its dynamic team in Abuja
as an Assistant Project Manager to support the Supply Chain Project
Manager
Job Title: Assistant Supply Chain Project Manager
Summary:
Under the guidance and direct
supervision of the Supply Chain Project Manager, the Assistant Project
Manager will be responsible for effective, efficient and timely
administrative and programmatic support to obtain projects results.
He/she will analyze and interpret the reporting and financial rules and
regulations and provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues
related to the GF-NSCIP and VAN projects. The Assistant Project Manager –
Supply Chain will promote a collaborative, client-focused, quality and
results-oriented approaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide
technical assistance in the implementation of all activities related to
the GF-NSCIP for the warehousing and distribution work stream.
- Provide
technical assistance to the Vaccines National Logistics Working Group
(NLWG) on best practices for vaccines supply chain management.
- Provide technical support in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners to carry out all tasks of the VAN project
- Collaborate
with the different national health programs, stakeholders and partners
of the warehousing and distribution work stream to update the NSCIP
physical network design where necessary
- Support and facilitate
the smart integration of health supply chain functions (related to
warehousing and distribution) across the different health programs for
efficiency and effectiveness of national PSM which is coordinated by the
National Products Supply Chain Program (NPSCMP).
- Identify best practices and lessons learned for documentation and sharing with national supply chain stakeholders
- Contribute
to the preparation of reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis
which will highlight of all supply chain activities across the VAN
project and the GF-NSCIP project
- Work closely with various partners and stakeholders towards managing relationships and maintaining routine communications
- Build the capacity of staff within the NPSCMP on supply management issues
- Participate
in meetings (related to vaccines supply chain and warehousing and
distribution) of the different health programs to provide insight on
national supply chain direction that will guide stakeholders’
interventions.
- Perform any other activity as deemed appropriate by the Supply Chain Project Manager, or eHA Executive Director
- Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries
out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,
hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems. Supervises assigned Project
Management staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Logistics,
Public Health, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management,
Health Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
- Three
to Five years of professional experience in procurement, inventory
management, systems implementation, project management, or health
programs preferably in an international health care supply chain
management environment.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS, TB or malaria programs is strongly desired
- Experience in supply chain and logistics operations is desirable
- Additional experience in vaccines supply chain management is a plus
- Ability to function as a team player and to be self-managing is an advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector
- Strong analytical, research, problem solving, and statistical skills
- Comfortable working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Preference for team work and a collaborative working environment
- Ability to write technical reports and make oral presentations is required
- Excellent administrative and personnel management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
- Ability and willingness to travel on field assignments
EXPECTATIONS
Leadership – Establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and to gain support.
Teamwork – Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve org and project goals
Planning and Organizing –
Identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as
required. Allocates appropriate time and resources for completing
work. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive,
constructive attitude; demonstrates openness to change and ability to
manage complexities
Accountability – Take
ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers
outputs for which responsibility is given within a prescribed timeline,
cost and quality standards; operate in compliance with organizational
regulations and rules
Communication –
Speak and write English clearly and effectively. Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Keep Supply Chain Project Manager informed of
progress or setbacks in projects. Promote knowledge sharing and
learning.
Why work with us?
Life at ehealth Africa
means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for
technology. When we see something that could be improved, we get to work
inventing the solution. Our people demonstrate our winning culture
through positive and meaningful relationships. We invest in our people
and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that
fulfills their potential. Our team members’ health and wellness is our
priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.
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