Supply Chain Director needed at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Background Information


Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.

Deadline: 2019-01-09


Job Overview 

The Supply Chain Director (SCD) is the technical lead responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all project supply chain activities. S/he works closely with the Project Director, other project staff, partners, and stakeholders to provide technical assistance to support the design and implementation of pharmaceutical system and supply chain management and logistics interventions, which may involve work in pharmaceutical information system, governance in the pharmaceutical domain and in other aspects such as pharmacovigilance, commodity security, supply planning, and system performance monitoring.

The SCD provides technical direction in support of the development and/or review of technical approaches and strategies for strengthening of pharmaceutical and supply chain management systems in Nigeria. The SCD works with other project staff on the development and deployment of appropriate logistic and pharmaceutical management information systems that support the planning and monitoring of supply chain operations. S/he supports supply chain capacity building strategies to build the capacity of individuals and local institutions to assure the continuous availability of key program commodities

Qualifications and Experience

 Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

 BS/BA in Supply Chain Management combined with relevant public health experience is also acceptable.

 Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and/or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certifications are also desirable. Post-graduate degree in public health/health science is an advantage.

 A minimum of 8-10 years of experience implementing supply chain and pharmaceutical system improvement programs of large projects in developing countries. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in supply chain management, pharmaceutical information management systems and governance of the pharmaceutical domain. Familiarity with public health, HIV, TB and/or malaria programming, data collection, analysis and presentation. Experience working with Ministry of Health (MOH) and national level organizations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team Previous experience in developing training materials and the delivery of training sessions Demonstrated knowledge and skills in health commodity procurement, warehousing, distribution and logistics management information systems. Understanding of global public health issues, systems and stakeholders in Nigeria, and of strengthening pharmaceutical systems in the context of a health system strengthening effort in Nigeria.

EEO Statement

 Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.