E-DRUG: Vacancy - Laboratory logistics adviser PEPFAR Namibia
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Laboratory Logistics Advisor
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:
* Masters degree in medical or clinical laboratory technology or Health professional with post-graduate qualification in public health, public administration, Business Administration, logistics or related field
* Minimum five years working experience in laboratory technology or Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hematology
* Minimum five years developing country work experience, particularly under U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and/or Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding
* Minimum of two years experience in clinical laboratory services
* Experience with national level laboratory organizational structure (laboratory network)
* Experience with laboratory tests, equipment, reagents and techniques required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following: HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, STIs, Hepatitis B
* Experience with procedures for internal and external quality control
* Significant work experience in HIV/AIDS programs, health commodity logistics, and/or supply chain strengthening preferred
* Excellent skills in representation, liaison and collaboration with government, private, and non-governmental organizations
* Excellent reporting and writing skills in English
* Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Project and Powerpoint
* Proven ability to work as part of a team.
* Skills in PipeLine and Quantimed software preferred
* Long term resident working experience in Namibia preferred.
This is a full-time position based in Windhoek, Namibia, with domestic and international travel to provide field monitoring and technical assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified Applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume and salary requirements to Crown Agents USA via careers@crownagents.com Please identify Subject Line with: SCMS Laboratory Logistics Advisor Recruitment
Or to:
Office 2A, Yang Tze Plaza
351 Sam Nujoma Drive.
PO Box 11856, Klein Windhoek
Windhoek, Namibia
Attention: SCMS Laboratory Logistics Advisor Recruitment
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[submitted by: "Lourdes Loch-Martinez" <lloch-martinez@crownagents.com>]