# \[e-drug\] Job Opportunity - Namibia **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [January 4, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-job-opportunity-namibia/29076 "2008-01-04T19:05:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Corinne\_Libby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Corinne\_Libby](https://talk.edrugplus.org/u/Corinne_Libby)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-job-opportunity-namibia/29076/1 "2008-01-04T19:05:26Z")
E-DRUG: Job Opportunity - Namibia ------------------------------- [To respond DO NOT CLICK REPLY Please send your cv to careers@crownagents.com, and write "Namibia Lab Logistics Advisor" in the Subject Line.] Crown Agents USA, Inc would like to post the following position on E-drug. It is for a Lab Logistics Advisor in Namibia. The position is part of the SCMS project, funded by PEPFAR. The Job Description is below: Job Title: Laboratory Logistics Advisor Reports to: SCMS Lead Resident Advisor Location: Windhoek, Namibia BACKGROUND: The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is implementing the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. SCMS will 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. In coordination with in-country and international partners, SCMS will: assist programs to enhance their supply-chain capacity; ensure that accurate supply-chain information is collected, shared, and used; and provide quality, affordable, health care products to those who need them. SCMS will establish field offices in selected countries as required by the scope of work in the country. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Logistics Advisor provide technical assistance to the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) and other partners, supporting a range of programs, but primarily focused on strengthening logistics systems for laboratory commodities to support the national HIV/AIDS program and improving supply chain management practices. The commodities include but are not limited to: laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies and consumables and Rapid Test Kits. The Laboratory Logistics Advisor will also work to ensure that logistics management requirements are adequately provided for in all USG-funded HIV/AIDS commodity support programs in Namibia. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Logistics Advisor will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: \* Provide overall supply chain management technical assistance support to the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) and other partners. \* Provide support to the NIP for the procurement, management and distribution of HIV/AIDS related laboratory reagents and supplies to all sites. \* In collaboration with the NIP monitor the functioning of the lab Commodity distribution system, ensuring that stock outs and overstocks at the laboratories and testing centers are avoided or kept to the minimum \* Provide technical assistance in forecasting and quantification of laboratory reagents and related commodities and in the preparation of procurement plans. \* In consultation with the SCMS Lead Resident Advisor identify the need for specialized laboratory logistics technical assistance from SCMS/Washington and coordinate this assistance when provided. \* Conduct on-the-job trainings and other laboratory logistics training workshops for NIP and cooperating agency staff in order to improve forecasting, storage and distribution, and inventory control of laboratory reagents and supplies. \* Monitor the national pipeline for all HIV/AIDS related laboratory commodities. Identify funding and product gaps and work closely with the SCMS Lead Resident Advisor to mobilize resources necessary to fill those gaps. \* Regularly brief the SCMS Lead Resident Advisor on developments in and activities concerning the logistics system for laboratory reagents and supplies. \* Provide support to USG-supported HIV/AIDS projects, as necessary. \* Maintain close working relations with all USG-funded HIV/AIDS cooperating agencies. \* Develop SCMS Project work plans with the SCMS Namibia and the PEPFAR Team, including the promotion of innovative laboratory logistics approaches. \* Provide required narrative and financial reports to the SCMS Lead Resident Advisor for submission to USAID and SCMS/Washington as per the agreed schedule. \* Support the SCMS Lead Resident Advisor in tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS \* 5 years experience in logistics management, warehousing or distribution operations, preferably in the medical, clinical laboratory or pharmaceutical industries. \* Degree in Laboratory Technology, Medical, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public Administration or Business Administration, or equivalent experience. \* Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyse business processes, information systems, organizational policies and human resources to determine weaknesses in processes and propose changes. \* Experience in developing country work experience, particularly under U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and/or Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding desirable. \* Experience with procedures for internal and external quality control, total quality management or six sigma. \* Experience with ISO certification practices a plus. \* Excellent skills in representation, liaison and collaboration with government, private, and non-governmental organizations \* Excellent reporting and writing and communication skills in English \* Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Project, Visio and Powerpoint \* 3 years experience in project management with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment. \* 5 years experience using or implementing MRP, warehouse management, logistics management, laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or ERP systems. \* APICS certification a plus. \* Long term resident working experience in Namibia preferred. This is a full time position based in Windhoek, Namibia, with some domestic travel to provide field monitoring and technical assistance, and some international travel as required. Please send your cv to careers@crownagents.com, and write "Namibia Lab Logistics Advisor" in the Subject Line. Crown Agents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corinne Libby   HR Officer/Recruiter See our new website at: www.crownagentsusa.com Crown Agents USA, Inc. 1725 "I" Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-2702 Tel: +011 (202) 822 8052, Ext. 415 Fax: +011 (202) 822 6473 Email: clibby@crownagents.com