Position Title: Senior Supply Chain Advisor
Location: Harare
Supervisor: Technical Director
Program Summary:
The five-year USAID-funded Mhuri/Imuli II project’s goal is to support improvements in MNCH outcomes through increasing the quality and scale of high-impact MNCH services in targeted geographies and increasing uptake of these services among targeted populations. The geographic focus is three provinces Manicaland, Midlands, and Mashonaland West. This project will provide Technical Assistance (TA) to the MOHCC in the target provinces through the attainment of three key objectives:1. Strengthened technical capacity of MOHCC at national, provincial, and district levels to scale up high-impact MNCH interventions.2, Enhance planning, distribution, and optimization of MNCH health workforce in implementation areas.3, Reinforce planning, management, and coordination of essential commodities and equipment procurement.
Basic Summary of Functions:
The Senior Supply Chain Advisor will provide overall leadership and technical direction to design and implementation of activities that are needed to strengthen supply chain performance for essential medicines for improved MNCH outcomes. This role will oversee the implementation of all supply chain-related activities and is expected to coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the overall design and implementation of strategies to improve the availability of essential commodities, equipment, and infrastructure for MNCH service delivery.
Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders related to the project’s supply chain system strengthening portfolio including USAID, other donors, and Ministry of Health officials.
Lead development of technical assistance plans in collaboration with the project team and country-level stakeholders for improved performance of the supply chain for essential commodities and equipment; provide technical assistance directly to local counterparts within the health system.
Track and disseminate innovations and lessons learned for improved performance and efficiencies of the supply chain and infrastructure that contribute to improved quality of care.
Monitor work progress and coordinate closely with the leadership team to ensure project activities are in line with program goals and budget.
Contribute to project deliverables, including documentation of best practices in areas of focus.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, or its international equivalent or higher in public health, pharmacy, supply chain management, or another relevant field preferred.
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in designing and implementing activities to improve supply chain performance is required; experience with strengthening supply chains for essential medicines in Zimbabwe is preferred.
Working knowledge of key stakeholder supply chain priorities (e.g., MOHCC, USAID, and UNICEF)
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and adaptability skills
Ability to manage teams, projects, and consultants, and plan for the successful and timely implementation of programs.
Has the ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
Must be a citizen or current legal resident of Zimbabwe.
Must be fluent in English with strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.
Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Office.
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