Job Description
– Provide technical support and advice to Vaccine Program Unit in developing strategies and plans on vaccine management, injection safety, particularly by strengthening forecasting, procurement and logistics of vaccines and other immunization supplies, cold chain, vaccine management, injection safety and waste management.
– Forecasting needs of vaccines, vaccine materials and cold chain equipment required for the whole health facilities country wide
– Prepare cost estimates and procure through UNICEF, vaccine equipment and supplies for the Vaccine preventable disease division
– Ensure availability of vaccines, vaccine materials and cold chain equipment for district hospitals and health centers network
– Follow-up on deliveries of vaccines, vaccine materials, equipment, and supplies for district hospitals; Ensure back-up of essential requirement are stocked in sufficient quantities at the Central vaccine store (CVS) reserve stock for all supplies;
– Set up and maintain an appropriate documentation and archiving system to allow easy retrieval and use of purchase authorization/purchase orders and reports received. Enter all data from purchase orders into the Access-Supplies Database;
– Monitor vaccine management and injection safety performance indicators at District and country level, for most effective/efficient use of vaccines and vaccine materials utilization
– Work closely with UNICEF and other partners Procurement Team to prioritize shipment and provide updates on delivery status or delays;
– Follow up of vaccine utilization and monitoring of vaccine wastage in health facilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
4 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
2 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
4 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Pharmacy
2 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
