John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based international Public Health consulting firm and manages two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Managementconsortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainablesupply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with H IV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID DELIVER Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.
To support the implementation of the health supply chain project in Nigeria,
JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:
Director of Procurement
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Job
Description
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JSI's integrated field
office in Nigeria manages operations for theSupply Chain Management System (SCMS) Project, USAID | DELIVER
PROJECT and a flexible number of smaller grants or contracts for related
activities under JSI’s Center for Health Logistics. The office also provides
procurement and supply management support for the Global Fund, the Government
of Nigeria HIV/AID commodity management and for products supplied by CHAI.
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JSI is a partner in
the Partnership for Supply Chain
Management. PFSCM is implementing the SCMS contract for USAID as part of the
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. SCMS endeavors to strengthen or
establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains
capable of meeting the care and treatment needs of people living with and
affected by HIV and AIDS.
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The USAID | DELIVER
PROJECT improves health outcomes indeveloping countries by increasing the availability of
health supplies. Using best practices and innovative approaches, the project
develops and implements robust logistics solutions, fosters supportive
commodity security environments, procures and ships health commodities, and
partners with local organizations to build sustainable capacity.
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The Director of
Procurement directs and manages the Procurement Department of the JSI Nigeria
Integrated Supply Chain Field Office (FO) that implements the SCMS Project
funded by PEPFAR and the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT funded by USAID. The
Procurement Department, presently consisting of 9 staff not including the
Director, 1) assists the pooled procurement and delivery of ARVs, rapid test kits and
other commodities, and assists and implements the storage and distribution of
these commodities; and 2) organizes and implements directly the procurement and
delivery of other commodities and products. The Director is responsible for
assuring that these tasks are performed with the highest possible quality, in
timely fashion, and cost effectively.
Responsibilities
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The Director of
Procurement provides strategic guidance and technical assistance concerning all
aspects of commodity procurement, delivery, storage and distribution to: a) the
Country Director (CD) and members of the FO senior management team; b) PEPFAR
and USAID; c) officials and departments in the Government of Nigeria and state
governments; d) implementing partner organizations; and e) international and
national stakeholders concerned with the integrity and performance of health
commodity supply systems.
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The Director of
Procurement reports directly to the CD and is a member of the FO senior
management team. The Director of Procurement, together with other senior
managers, ensures that staff comply with applicable US Government rules and
regulations; and that staff observe and maintain the highest standards of
honesty, personal integrity, and professionalism.
The
Director shall:
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Organize, lead and
manage the FO Procurement Dept, assisted by the Associate Director, in order to
perform activities and tasks provided for in the SCMS and USAID | DELIVER
PROJECT workplans, including procurements related to the operation of the
integrated office and/or directed by the CD; and in full accordance with
policies and procedures contained in the JSI FO Manual and decisions and
policies determined by the FO senior management team
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Manage, mentor, and
periodically evaluate the performance of individual Procurement Dept staff
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Inform, coordinate,
execute, and monitor procurements funded under the SCMS and USAID | DELIVER
PROJECT; and oversee the preparation of weekly status reports and their
provision to stakeholders
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With Procurement Dept
staff, provide procurement support and guidance for procurements funded by the
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
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Provide procurement
advice, guidance and monitoring support to procurements undertaken by the FO as
part of its day to day operations
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In collaboration with
stakeholders, monitor the performance and effectiveness of all aspects of the supply chain for project commodities and advise
stakeholders on issues where performance may be affected
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With other staff and
stakeholders, assist the preparation of longterm forecasts and detailed supply
plans needed to meet those requirements; and continuously monitor the execution
of the supply plans and advise staff and USAID of problems or when changes are
warranted
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Support the DCOPs and
Associate Director in coordinating with donor organizations and stakeholders to
ensure rational and timely procurement of commodities
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Maintain close working
relations with PEPFAR-supported Implementing Partners; and with other
organizations, agencies, partners and stakeholders
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Identify capacity
building needs of procurement unit staff and of partner organizations; and
assist and oversee the development and implementation of plans and activities
to meet those needs
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Advise the CD and
DCOPs on requirements for technical assistance from USAID | DELIVER PROJECT and
SCMS-Washington and/or other sources; and ensure the preparation of documents
needed for the realization of such assistance
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With the Procurement
Dept and other FO staff, ensure full compliance with all US Gov and USAID rules
and regulations, as well as project regulations and SOPs
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In collaboration with
local and international vendors, assure the quality of all procured products
and their timely delivery, in accordance with established international and
project standards
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Support port clearance
for malaria activities
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Work with staff to
provide TA for procurement related capacity building activities
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Oversee the provision
of procurement services for non-PEPFAR- and non-USAID supported requirements
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Contribute to the
preparation of, and assure the quality and timely completion of, regular and
one-off project and technical reports and studies as directed by USAID or the
CD and/or DCOPs
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Perform other duties
as directed by the CD or his/her designated deputies
Qualifications
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At least ten years’
experience executing and/or managing commodity procurements funded by
international donors, including at least four years’ experience managing
procurements of health-related commodities
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At least five years’ personnel management experience
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A post-baccalaureate degree in logistics, management, public health,
business or other related area; or a minimum of ten years’ experience in
procurement or other supply-chain related activities
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Previous experience
supporting national government health-related programs in a low or moderate
income environment
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Fluency in English
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Excellent writing and
oral presentation skills
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Demonstrated facility
with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook,
Project and Power Point
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Proven ability to work
both independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
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Proven, successful
experience communicating and collaborating effectively with national and
sub-national governments, international donors, commercial companies, non-governmental
organizations, and other program partners
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Experience with USAID
health programs is a strong plus
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Previous experience in
Nigeria also is a strong plus, although not essential
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Good knowledge of and
previous experience using PipeLine and Quantimed software is a strong plus
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Limited domestic and
international travel
Remuneration
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Salary commensurate
with experience.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
Deadline: 5 November, 2013
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