Senior Project Advisor and LMIS/LMCU Consultant Jobs

Senior Project Advisor and LMIS/LMCU Consultant Jobs

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is recruiting for an experienced position

John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.

JSI's mission is to improve the health of undeserved people and communities and to provide a place where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause.

Position: SENIOR PROJECT ADVISOR (CONSULTANT)

Key Responsibilities

1.    Develop and monitor the project plan

2.    Develop stages 2 and 3 detailed plan

3.    Develop project contracting strategy (2015, 2016, and 2017)

4.    Prepare detailed project briefs per stream and key activity (mini-project charters)

5.    Plan and resource the projects/program

6.    Develop monitoring and evaluation framework and quantify benefits gained

7.    Identify risks and mitigation actions

8.    Review activity plans for malaria last mile, MDR· TS, unification, Cross River, Abuja and Oshodi, and Gavi cold chain

9.    Design interventions for malaria last mile, MOR- TB, unification, Cross River, Abuja and Oshodi, and Gavi cold chain

10.  Coach execution project teams for malaria last mile, MOR-TB, unification, Cross River; Abuja and Oshodi, and Gavi cold chain

Minimum Skills and Qualification

At least 10 years project management experience

Master's degree in health planning or related degree and experience

Experience in M&E in the development sector will be an advantage

Position: LMIS/LMCU CONSULTANT

Under the direction of the PMO Director, the logistics Management Information System (LMIS)/Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCU) will build and institutionalize a LMCU in every state under the project to coordinate, improve and report on supplychain activities.

Minimum Skills and Qualification

10-15 years' experience in designing and managing supply chains in a developing country setting

Bachelor's degree In supply chain management, business management or other related discipline. A master's degree will be an added advantage.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of LMIS design and data management

Experience in technological application in large data management environments

Experience in setting up of logistics management units/centers will be an advantage

Training in logistics management is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Define the LMCU operating model, i.e. roles, responsibilities, skills, capabilities, data, and reporting requirements

2.    Work closely with the federal and state cool'dination lead persons to operationalize the LMCUs with the required resources such as staff and their job descriptions, terms of reference, guidelines, as well as office space and equipment

3.    Train,mobilize and coach staff deployed in the LMCUs to perform to the required standards

4.    Devise strategies for data management - the LMIs-standardize data collection and reporting methods and design and deploy state/federal level central data repository - with timely reporting on shipments, receipts, usage, stock availability, and adverse events

5.    Track and record improvementslnthedatamanagementof thestates using a setofindk:ators

6.    Map existing LMIS solutions, what works well (HIV, LGA, DDIC, SFH)

7.    Recommend LMIS route forward

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume as one document not later than two

weeks after the publication of this advertisement to:

senior-project-advisor-consultant@ng.jsi.com for Senior Project Advisor

lmis-lmcu-consultant@ng.jsi.com for LMIS/LMCU Consultant

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-rnail. Candidates with more than one application will be disqualified.