John Snow Hiring Laboratory Logistics Advisor

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is an international public health consulting firm and manages two projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. To support the implementation of the health supply chain project in Nigeria, JSI is seeking qualified candidates forthe following position:

ALL APPLICANTS should possess the following minimum skills and qualification:

Specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, TB, or malaria programs is strongly desired.

Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector.

Strong analytical, problem solving and excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired.

Ability to work as part of a team and to be self-motivated.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability and willingness to travel in the field.

LABORATORY LOGISTICS ADVISOR, HIV/AIDS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria, PEPFAR implementing partners and Global Fund sub- recipients to review and optimize existing laboratory networks.
• Support the collection of laboratory logistics data using national HIV/AIDS laboratory logistics tools to inform resupplies, quantification, funding and procurement decisions.
• Provide support forthe supervision ofthe SCMS cold chain assessment. warehousing and distribution activities to support service delivery.
• Provide technical support to the Government and partners on product specifications and selection to inform
• quantification and procurement of laboratory commodities.
• Provide technical assistance to the Government and partner teams to establish/update the standardized list of laboratory commodities and equipment for each level of the national health pyramid.
• Support the harmonization and standardization of laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables to inform
• procurement, funding and service delivery decision.
• Support the process of post-market validation of HIV rapid test kits and other laboratory products as appropriate, based on the guidance of the national programs and USG team.
• Provide support to ensure that expired or unusable chemicals and reagents are separated from active stock and treated following appropriate procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, public health, logistics management, or Its equivalent.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in health programs, preferably clinical laboratory work and supply chain management.
• Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, or malaria laboratory commodities forecasting and supply planning is strongly desired.
• Significant experience with HIV/AIDS diagnostics equipment maintenance and cold chain management is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train health service providers.

 TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume as one document specifying the state and position applied for in the title of the email not later than 2 weeks from the date of this publication to:

lab-log-advisor@ng.jsi.com  for the position of Laboratory Logistics Advisor (HIV/AIDS)

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please indicate the title and location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Candidates with more than 1 application will be disqualified.

DUE DATE: 20 March, 2014