Background
Malaria remains a major cause of illness and death in the African Region. In Nigeria, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality accounting for about 30% of childhood deaths and 11% of maternal deaths. It is estimated by WHO that about 53 million cases occur annually. Nigeria accounts for 53% of malaria cases in West Africa and about 25% of the global malaria burden. It is also estimated that 81,640 deaths occur in Nigeria annually (about 9 deaths per hour). This is about 45% of total malaria deaths in West Africa and 19% of global malaria death. Additionally, at least one billion USD is lost each year as a direct result of malaria infections making malaria a leading cause of poverty, low productivity, and reduced school attendance.
The donor Partners including the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria are supporting Government’s efforts toward a malaria free Nigeria. The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) is one of the two Principal Recipients (PRs) of Global Fund malaria grant.
NMEP is looking for qualified individual to fill the position indicated below at her office in Abuja.
Position: Health Product Management (HPM) Specialist Scope of work:
The overall role of the Health Product Management (HPM) – Specialist is to coordinate the effective management of malaria health products, including ordering, storage, distribution, utilization, reporting of logistics data in line with the Malaria Product Logistics Management System (PLMS). The HPM Specialist will be part of an enlarged team comprised of the central level Program Management Unit and PSM Branch teams that will be collaborating in the management of malaria Health products at the central and State levels of the system.
Duties and responsibilities
The HPM Specialist shall under the supervision of the HPM Team Lead, carry out the following activities:
- Timely placement of orders for health products on wambo.org platform and effective tracking of the product across the supply pipeline and reporting on status for decision making.
- Under the coordination of the Team Lead, support and facilitate the national quantification and forecasting of malaria health products.
- Collaborating with other implementing partners, state SRs and stakeholders on the Grant to promote best practices in warehousing, distribution, delivery and reporting of malaria health products.
- Collation of data, computation, and analysis of the quantities of ACTs, RDTs & consumables, LLIN and other Malaria Health Products procured, received, and distributed by the GF Principal Recipients and NMEP.
- Coordinate receipt of SPAQ from all States implementing SMC for the GF project, including having visibility on SPAQ status from other donors for national decision.
- Prepare technical and status/progress reports on procurement and supply management of malaria health products and implementation of activities.
- Liaise with Supply chain Service providers (Chemonics) to collate Stock Status of malaria Health Products from the national and Axial warehouses on monthly basis and post LMD.
- Coordinate the implementation of the malaria PLMS activities in collaboration with the State SRs and the LMCUs.
- Communicate with State Sub-Recipient Logistics Officer responsible for malaria commodity management to ensure that reports are collected, triangulated and submitted at the stipulated times.
- Monitor the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of submission of State BFSR and LMD plan and provide feedback to State SR and LMCU.
- Support the PSM officer in carrying out other procurement activities including Market surveys on costs of non-health products and updating the data base with the output.
- In collaboration with PSM Officer participate in Evaluation and analysis of tender/bids and writing comprehensive report.
- Any other responsibility as would be assigned by the HPM Team Lead.
Deliverables
- Consolidated stock status reports of all malaria health products.
- Distribution schedules for long haul and last mile distributions.
- Report on status of implementation of PSM activities.
Role Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline, logistics management, business administration or any other related degree.
- At least 7-10 years of professional experience in health programmes preferably in procurement and supply chain management environment.
- Specific experience in malaria supply chain system strongly desired.
- Ability to form relationships and work closely with Central and State level Health authorities and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and provide support to States in supply chain activities.
- Extensive knowledge of Nigeria public health sectors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office package such as excel, access, word, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel spend extended periods of time in the field.
Location
The location is NMEP, Abuja.
Duration of Contract
One year, renewable with satisfactory performance and/or continuation of grant.
PSEAH Clause
NMEP has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and harassment (PSEAH), and is committed to preventing PSEAH in all its forms. All staff are expected to adhere to PSEAH policy and to conduct themselves with integrity, respect and professionalism at all times.
Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Submission of Application/Closing Date
A copy of the Application Letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be addressed to the National Coordinator as stated below and submitted to: [email protected] with the code: NMEP/PM-GF/HPMS/24/41 written as the subject of the email:
The National Coordinator
National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)
Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)
No. 23 Olusola Olushade Crescent
Along Navy Quarters, Jahi District, Abuja.
In addition, you are required to submit your application through the google form as well:
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Note: Period of application is Thursday 20th June to Wednesday 3rd July 2024 (10 working days). The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Any application received after the stipulated ten working (10) days will not be accepted. Interested candidates may obtain further details by visiting the NMEP website: nmcp.gov.ng. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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