Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management Specialist (This position is contingent upon award of the bid)

The Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management Specialist play a critical role in our malaria control program. This position will be responsible for supporting in-country stakeholders in quantification of malaria commodities while providing technical support and capacity building to the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service's (EPSS) to ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective procurement, storage, and distribution of essential malaria commodities, including diagnostic tests and antimalarial drugs. The position holder will work closely with healthcare providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders, coordinate them, provide quality assurance to optimize supply chain processes, and carry out activities to meet the project’s objectives, ultimately improving access to quality healthcare for malaria patients.   

Supply Chain & Pharmaceutical Management:

• Develop and implement strategies for malaria commodity availability, including forecasting demand, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Review and update supply chain guidelines, SOPs, and national plans for improved performance.
• Support the Ministry of Health and health facilities in pharmaceutical management, including drug storage, quality control, and usage guidance.
• Monitor drug expiry dates and manage disposal of expired products.

 Capacity Building & Training:

• Provide training on supply chain management, health information systems, and relevant tools/applications.
• Offer technical assistance on forecasting and supply planning to meet health commodity needs.

 Data Management and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and utilize data on malaria commodity flows, stock levels, and usage to inform decision-making and generate reports.
• Support data-driven improvements and ensure reports are shared for decision-making.

 Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Build relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and key partners.
• Participate in meetings, technical working groups, and represent the organization at relevant conferences.

 Strategic Support

• Provide strategic advice on work plan activities, global standards, and national plans.
• Support drug audits and monitor reforms and policy changes impacting the supply chain.

• Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.
• Proven experience in supply chain management, pharmaceutical management, and malaria control programs.
• Strong understanding of international drug procurement and supply chain best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in local languages as needed.

NOTE: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities, are expected to:

• Model Jhpiego’s mission and values.
• Participate in the business development processes.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and transfer.
• Make responsible decisions that ensure time and cost efficiency and accountability.
• Engage in team activities, adopt a team spirit, take responsibility for assigned action items, and provide feedback as necessary.
• Prioritize tasks to meet program and organizational objectives.
• Please mention your current earning on the motivation letter
• Basic starting Salary per year range between 22,966 - 33,563 USD (subject to income tax and pension contribution)

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Jhpiego has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised:

• Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
• All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page.
• Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from a @Jhpiego.org email address.
• Please report any suspicious communications to Info@jhpiego.org

 Application deadline is  January 7, 2024

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