Logistics Specialist

FHI 360 Nepal

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FHI 360 Nepal

Vacancy Announcement

FHI 360, an international NGO, is seeking highly qualified and dynamic Nepali citizens to join its team for the following position:

Logistics Specialist 

The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for all necessary procurement and logistical support relating to HIV commodities (STI, OI and HIV drugs, HIV test kits and clinic supplies) for FHI 360 Nepal and provide technical support on logistics to the National HIV Program. S/he will work closely with counterparts at National Center for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) and will also provide on-site support to HIV program in the districts for HIV and FP commodity management. S/he will be responsible to: 

  • Assess logistics and procurement needs, pre-position supplies to achieve program objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with FHI 360, USAID and other relevant donor procurement policies.
  • Liaise with the Program, Technical and SI Units to ensure procurement of appropriate formulations and strength.
  • Set-up and maintain procurement and logistics files, assuring that all required documentation/approvals are in the files. 
  • Provide all necessary procurement and logistical support relating to HIV commodities (STI, OI and HIV Drugs, HIV test Kits and clinic supplies) to field programs.
  • Prepare necessary documentation (purchase request letters and requests for waiver) for approval to purchase USAID-funded and other donor-funded pharmaceuticals, test kits and related commodities.
  • Manage procurement from international suppliers including customs clearance, import duties.
  • Oversee supply chain management. This includes, overseeing warehousing and distribution and ensuring that commodities are supplied in timely fashion (according to program time-lines) with adequate shelf-life at time of supply, and storage and transport conditions are met (cold chain monitoring etc.)
  • Maintain HIV Commodity tracking database for the USAID-funded Saath-Saath Project.
  • Represent the FHI 360 Nepal on the National Logistics Committee at NCASC.
  • In close coordination and collaboration with NCASC and all mother key HIV/AIDS stakeholders, provide technical assistance in the design, development, and implementation of the national logistics system for HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in the areas of procurement, forecasting and LMIS.
  • Work with the M&E unit to monitor the impact of any impending disasters on supply chain security.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in a health related field or pharmacy or business administration with at least three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in the related field. Any additional experience of working in a pharmaceutical company or in government commodities supply chain management will be an asset.

SKILLS/QUALITIES:

  • Ability to work in the team and develop and maintain positive working relationships. Familiarity and experience in health supply chain management in Nepal and ability to work independently on several tasks with minimal supervision.

Send your updated resume, application cover letter and a copy of citizenship to:

FHI 360 Nepal

PO Box 8803, Kathmandu

Email: Nepal.recruitment@fhi360.org

Final deadline for application is 12:00 noon, August 31, 2015. In the letter and/or email subject line, please mention the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and oral interview. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification

Overview

Category Logistics / Procurement
Openings 1
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Posted Date 19 Aug, 2015
Apply Before 31 Aug, 2015
City Kathmandu