Senior Logistics/Supply Chain Advisor, DRC Bednet Distribution Project

MSH seeks candidates for the position of Senior Logistics/Supply Chain Advisor for an anticipated 5-year, DRC Bednet Distribution Project, projected to be awarded on or by March 31, 2020. The Senior Logistic/Supply Chain Advisor will support project COP to assist the DRC National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to distribute insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) via mass campaigns and through schools in target provinces.

Although significant effort and progress in reducing the effect and impact of malaria in DRC in the last decade have been made, including significant reduction in under-five mortality, much work remains as high prevalence affects most of the country, and access to and use of prevention measures such as ITNs is below targets.

The successful candidate will support the COP to work closely with USAID/DRC and the PMI/DRC team as well as with the NMCP of DRC to provide needed supply chain technical leadership with respect to nets distribution at provincial levels.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding

1. Serve as a subject matter expert providing technical advice and management support on supply chain management issues including nets warehousing, logistics, tracking, inventory management and distribution.
2. Providing expert strategic leadership and guidance on supply chain management to the community of national malaria partners and relevant national working groups that support the NMCP nets distribution team with respect to supply chain management.
3. Support the COP to provide technical assistance to the NMCP regarding planning and distribution of ITNs.
4. When and where possible, leverage MSH’s extensive experience and technical expertise in supply chain management, systems strengthening and capacity building to improve activity and project outcomes.
5. Other responsibilities as identified at the country-level, in collaboration with USAID and the NMCP.

1. Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to supply chain management required.
2. Significant relevant experience in commodity security, supply chain management and health care logistics systems development and strengthening in developing country context, including demonstrated expertise in forecasting and quantification, procurement management systems, storage and distribution, transportation, LMIS, governance and organizational systems for supply chain management.
3. Relevant experience in international public health with experience in supply chain management and systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of malaria prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing countries.
4. Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
5. Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
6. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
7. Excellent writing and presentation skills in French are essential.
8. Proficiency in English is desired.
9. Ability to travel internationally and domestically in DRC as required to support the progress of program activities.
10. Previous experience working in DRC a plus.

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.

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.
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