Vacancy at Chemonics International for a Laboratory Logistics Associate

Employment Nigeria 29-Dec-2017 ABUJA , Science

Chemonics International a Washington, DC based international development firm is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Laboratory Logistics Associate

Description

The objective of this billable position is to serve as the Laboratory Logistics Associate for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC)-Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Project.

The Logistics Associate shall work under the direct supervision of the Lab Logistics Advisor and overall guidance of the Senior Lab Logistics Advisor to provide hands-on support to health facilities, States. Federal Ministry of Health Agencies through their Logistics Management Coordination Units (LMCUs) and at the Central level.

In collaboration with Lab Logistics Advisors, Regional Managers, s/he supports the Health Facilities providing lab services, implementing partners, Global Fund (Principal Recipient/Sub-Recipient) and other stakeholders in defined locations on supply chain- laboratory related activities to enhance data visibility and information sharing.

Responsibilities

Under supervision provides support in the collection of laboratory logistics data using national HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB laboratory logistics tools that can inform resupplies, quantification, and funding and procurement decisions.
Under supervision provides technical support to the GHSC-PSM cold chain assessment warehousing and distribution activities to support service delivery.
In liaison with the supervisor, provides technical support to the Government and partners on product specifications and selection to inform quantification and procurement of laboratory commodities.
Provides technical assistant for the update of the standardized list of laboratory equipment for each level of the national health pyramid.
Under mentorship supports 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.
Timely processing of LMIS reports, and filling of requirements to ensure that health facilities are re-supplied with appropriate commodities.
Support training/mentoring of health facility staff in the use and application of the LMIS tools for the collection of HIV and TB logistics data
Under guidance Provides technical assistance to the stakeholders on Integrated Samples Transfer/Referral system to optimize the laboratory equipment harmonization and standardization.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science.
Minimum of 2 Years working experience in HIV/TB related activity
Keen interest in learning and making a career in logistic management of health commodities is desirable.
Ability to learn and be mentored.
Registered with the professional regulatory government agency
Ability to use Microsoft office suite packages (Xcel, words, power point) is a requirement

Supervision: The Laboratory Logistics Associate will report directly to the Lab Logistics Advisor.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment: This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Vacancy at Chemonics International for a Laboratory Logistics Associate

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