Provincial Logistics Advisor (m/f)

Description

• Background: The overall goal of GHSC-PSM is to procure and provide health commodities for all USAID health programs, including but not limited to, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health, as well as provide systems strengthening technical assistance to improve supply chain management and commodity security in Mozambique
• The Provincial Logistics Advisor will provide logistical support to CMAM at the provincial and district levels, including assisting with the improvement of storage conditions and ensuring tracking systems are updated

Duties

• Ensure that the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is implemented at that provincial level in the assigned province
• Ensure that the Information System of Medicines and Medical Supplies (SIMAM) is updated at the provincial level
• Ensure that the sheet stock and duly completed since the health facilities to the district and provincial deposits; requisitions‐balance sheet of the provinces are met in a comprehensive manner, complete and are submitted in time to CMAM; and that the Procedures Manuals (SOPs) of the 3rd edition are duly followed at all levels of the distribution chain
• Provide technical assistance and support to improve the storage conditions at different levels, logistical support for supervision both at the provincial and district levels; logistical support for all logistics training activities
• Support the implementation of PEPFAR partners and PHDs to identify transportation problems between the different levels of the distribution chain and propose solutions; stocktaking exercise of key products on a quarterly basis at the provincial deposit
• Ensure that quarterly meetings planning and evaluation take place at the provincial level with the participation of the districts
• Coordinate with the DPS for implementing technical assistance activities in support of the strengthening of coordination between the provincial deposits MOH drugs and district deposits
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Provincial Support Manager
• 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

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project required
• Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English is required
• Supervision: The Provincial Logistics Advisor will report directly to the Provincial Support Manager

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Working conditions/duration of assignment: This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Gaza, Mozambique