SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER AT MALARIA CONSORTIUM | SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER JOBS IN KOGI

About Company:

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

Job Description:

Malaria Consortium is seeking a technically proficient Supply Chain Officer to anchor our commodity management operations in Kogi State. This role is a critical link in the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) value chain, ensuring that life-saving drugs reach the last mile—from the State Central Medical Store to the health facilities and communities.

Reporting to the Country Commodity Manager, you will serve as a technical advisor within the State Logistics Management Coordinating Unit (LMCU). Your mission is to ensure zero-stockouts, minimize wastage, and maintain rigorous inventory control through data-driven quantification and distribution planning. If you are a licensed Pharmacist with 5+ years of experience in public health logistics, we invite you to join our mission to end malaria.

Requirements:

1. End-to-End Supply Chain Management (70%)

• Stock Governance: Conduct monthly status assessments at the State Central Medical Store, flagging risks and ensuring compliance with MC policies and donor requirements.

• Quantification & Planning: Lead SMC micro-planning to determine drug requirements based on credible data, and design efficient distribution plans to health facilities.

• Logistics & Inventory Control: Coordinate the delivery of SMC commodities, monitor for discrepancies in quantity or quality, and manage the Reverse Logistics process at the end of each cycle.

• Pharmacovigilance: Facilitate the distribution of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) forms and provide technical guidance to state teams on reporting to NAFDAC.

2. Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison (30%)

• LMCU Integration: Act as the primary technical bridge between Malaria Consortium and the State Logistics Management Coordinating Unit.

• Data Harmonization: Collaborate with M&E teams to reconcile logistics data with program data, maintaining a robust database of all malaria commodity movements.

• Supportive Supervision: Facilitate routine monitoring visits to health facilities to strengthen local supply chain capacity and ensure the quality of LMIS reports.

• Review & Feedback: Lead LMIS review meetings to provide actionable feedback on report quality and maintain a smooth flow of communication with the Country Office.

Qualifications and Skills:

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is mandatory.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in the Supply Chain Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities.

• System Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the National Supply Chain System (MoH), LMIS, and MCLS frameworks.

• Stakeholder Savvy: Proven ability to engage with state-level stakeholders, health officials, and implementing partners.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of public health commodity quantification and distribution mapping.

• Analytical IQ: Strong ability to interpret complex logistics data and perform post-distribution gap analyses.

• Communication: Excellent writing and facilitation skills; ability to represent the organization at state-level coordination meetings.

• Tech Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with specialized database tools.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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