FamKris healthcare initiative, is a registered Not- for-profit organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare for all Nigerians with head office in Trow Plaza, Jabi, Abuja, and a corporate office in Lokoja. Famkris has presence in 11 states and service delivery across the Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and North Central Nigeria. We have positioned ourselves as organizational advocates for universal health care, particularly regarding infectious diseases affecting poor rural communities in emerging countries. Famkris health care initiatives have built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners, and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Therefore, we are currently seeking applications from qualified persons for the below position:
position: Logistics and Supply Chain Associate
Location: Kogi
Level of Effort: Full Time
Job Description
- The Logistics and Supply Chain Officer will support the Line Manager in ensuring and maintaining an effective and efficient logistic system at the state level.
- S/he will work directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit to support the state logistics system in the management of commodities relevant to project implementation.
- Support in the procurement of commodities required for the successful implementation of project activities.
- Liaise with donor-appointed procurement agencies for commodities to be used by Famkris Health Care initiative managed projects.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in engineering, sciences, or social sciences with training in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.
- At least 3 years’ experience in procurement planning and management in private sector/international organizations.
- Demonstrated experience of efficiently and efficaciously completing procurement of health-sector goods and commodities.
- Knowledge and ability to work on ICT tools for inventory management, logistics, and supply chain management.
- Experienced in importing health commodities (including medical and nutrition supplies and pharmaceuticals) in
- Strong knowledge of WHO Good Storage and Good Distribution Practices
- Experience with managing pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Knowledge of completing procurement in Nigeria.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.
- Strong credibility and integrity in this domain.
- Experience working in Kogi State will be an added advantage.
Note
This vacancy will close on the 19th March 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through this email address: [email protected] to apply.
APPLICATION MUST EXPLICITLY STATE APPLICANT’S FULL NAMES, THE POSITION OF INTEREST WITH
PREFERED LOCATION (e.g. “JOHN DOE, Program Associate (Community Based Activities) Kogi”).
Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
Famkris Health Care Initiative (FHCI) has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). FHCI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
