MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 – 6 years
- Location: Not specified
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, NGO/Non-Profit, Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
About the role:
The SC Specialist would work closely with the Lab Systems Senior Advisor and carry out the following:
Responsibilities
- Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of all SCMS activities implemented in the FF project in the designated sentinel sites
- Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) to streamline the process for requesting commodities/medical supplies by supported sites
- Provide TA to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) to ensure the institutionalization of an efficient and effective inventory management system at designated partner health facilities and supported sites
- Provide guidance to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) real-time monitoring, documentation, and reporting (monthly and quarterly)
- Utilizing adapted tools, build the capacity of relevant health facility staff (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) on forecasting, inventory management, and reporting
- Provide TA to the state government and partner health facilities to ensure the effective reverse logistics and safe disposal of expiries across the supported sites in the state, in line with national and global fund waste drive policy
- Participate at state-level PSM Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings hosted by the same or other international agencies as required
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor (Lab Systems Advisor)
This list is not exhaustive, SC Specialist will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.
Qualifications
What do you need to apply?
MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.
Specific requirements for this role would be:
Education:
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree with a specialty in Microbiology
- Must be registered with the relevant professional body- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Post-graduate degree in Public Health or a related area is an advantage
Experience:
- 4 to 6 years’ field-level experience with programs and public health commodities supported by bilateral agencies such as GF, USAID/CDC, and other funders particularly those related to supply chain management both at facilities and state level
- Have an excellent grasp of SCMS issues and current literature on SCMS in a developing country context. Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
- Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
- Applicants should attach a copy of their most recent annual license to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist to their resume
- Working knowledge of health commodities SCM at health facilities and state level
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English Excellent organizational skills
- Strong working competency in computer applications to carry out management and data analysis as may be required
- Must possess the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
