SoCha is seeking a Supply Chain and Logistics Expert
with international experience to support USAID/KEA’s health program teams and
KHPQS partners. This role will collaborate closely with the USAID health
program teams and LISA. The expert will also provide comprehensive support in
supply chain management for the USAID health program, ensuring efficient
coordination with stakeholders and adherence to established protocols and
guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support USAID health product and technology
procurement by reviewing inventory levels and status to determine when new
procurements should be initiated, tracking planned arrivals, and flagging
delays and challenges in the procurement process.
Support with drafting the annual Master List (ML)
coordinating with USAID health program teams in addition to identifying any
risks or delays with the ML approval.
Provide technical support to USAID supply chain
activities such as Dawa za Ubora (DzU), Afya Uwazi, Afya Ugavi, KIPS, and
others by reviewing work plans, reports, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),
processes, inventory, and other activity deliverables. As appropriate,
participate in monthly meetings, other technical meetings with the partners,
and site visits.
Review supply chain partner reports and feedback,
identifying areas that need to be communicated and shared with other partners.
Participate in coordination and technical meetings
with USAID team members, implementing partners, and technical colleagues.
Participate in commodity forecasting and
quantification exercises, providing technical inputs, coordinating with
clinical colleagues, coordinating USAID commodity support, and providing
feedback to USAID colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, supply chain
management, pharmacy, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
At least twelve (12) years of international
experience in supply chain management, preferably in the health sector.
Demonstrated expertise in health product and
technology procurement.
Strong analytical skills for inventory management and
procurement processes, with the ability to offer recommendations for
improvement.
International experience working with the health
sector in a low to medium income country context is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in drafting, coordinating,
and obtaining approvals for project documents with government health
authorities or similar governing bodies.
Proven ability to provide technical assistance and
analysis on work plans, reports, KPIs, and inventory management.
Experience in facilitating meetings and conducting
site visits, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders and partners.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review
supply chain reports, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate
communication among partners.
Experience in commodity forecasting and
quantification exercises, collaborating with clinical colleagues and donors,
preferably including USAID.
Strong communication and reporting skills, including
the ability to effectively communicate findings and results to implementing
partners and management.
How To Apply