Long term Public Health Logistician and Administrator

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SHiFAT

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Somalia

Description :

Organization: Somali Health for All Initiave Trust
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 04 Feb 2017

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 – year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of Erigavo Regional Hospital Management project implemented by Somaliland Health for All Initiative (SHiFAT). SHiFAT is an organization working and based in Somaliland, with a vision is to create a movement of change for the development of human health [**to learn more about SHiFAT , please visit www.shifat.org]**. As a part of its objectives, the project seeks manage and deliver health services at the hospital. SHiFAT therefore intends to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a Long Term Technical Advisor – Public Health Logistician and Administrator in a 15 month long contract.

SHiFAT now invites applications from qualified professionals to apply for this assignment.

  • S/He will ensure that the required hospital systems in the hospital are set up, train coun- terparts and ensure gradual handover of responsibilities on achieving pre-determined milestones.
  • Set up the drug and equipment management system, including forecasting, procurement, storage, stock management consumption, and rational use.
  • Establish essential drug programme.
  • In consultation with the MoH Project Management Team and the SDF procurement office, prepare and specifications for procurement of essential drugs.
  • Train hospital pharmacy staff and other management/administrative employees. Oversee
  • financial system and ensure compliance and train staff.
  • Set up IT management system and train staff to manage. Maintain attendance registers
  • and train staff.
  • Set up hospital asset management system.
  • Manage the vehicle fleet and train staff member.
  • Set up hospital maintenance system and train employees.
  • Ensure functionality of water, electricity and waste management systems.
  • Guarantee application and respect of logistics, administrative and financial procedures,
  • based on the direct supervision, training and support to the respective managers.
  • Ensure adherence to reporting systems.
  • Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, administration, medical management, public sector management or social sciences.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Somali will be an added advantage.
  • Proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills.

General professional experience

  • At least 5 years’ as medical logistician in a busy project preferably in the non-governmental sector or in a hospital management project;
  • Experience working in working in a senior pharmaceutical logistics position in secondary health or referral hospital or relevant industry in emerging countries.
  • Specific work experience in East and Horn of Africa context is required. Work experience in Somaliland would be an added advantage.

Specific professional experience

  • Demonstrated minimum 2 years’ experience in setting up drugs and medical diagnostic equipment management system, including forecasting, procurement, storage, stock man- agement consumption and rationale use of drugs in peripheral hospitals/health services.

How to apply :

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to SHiFAT organization through e-mail at shifat.vacancies@shifat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 4 February 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

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