New Vacancy at John Snow, Inc. (JSI)

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based international Public Health consulting firm, manages four (4) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID | DELIVER Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.

JSI is looking to employ the following:

JOB TITLE: PILOT DDIC LMIS OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)

The Logistics Management Information Service (LMIS) Officers will work under the guidance of the State Pilot Direct Delivery and information Capture (ODIC) Coordinator to provide oversight for all information technology related components of the ODIC pilot. specifically the Auto DRV and Top Up software and other related activities. The LMIS Officers will be based in Bauchi and Abakaliki.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software at both the server and user level
Install new software releases and system upgrades.
Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems and implementing planned changes.
Receive laptops and completed AutoDRV Commodity Receipts from the Team leader.
Migrate data from AutoDRVs software into Top Up software and analyze data for any errors.
Produce Summary Delivery Reports (SDRs) for State Coordinator to disseminate as required.
Highlight any outstanding LMIS issues and work with project staff to resolve the issues.
Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing IT infrastructure
Ensure that the software is working appropriately
Troubleshoot any problems that arise; maintain a bug tracking sheet
Ensure data migration from AutoDRV to Top up happens on routine basis
Run system pertormance reports (such as the Summary Delivery Report)
Run any ad hoc reports from the software
Provide any needed technical support to the Team leaders on the software
File and store hard copies of IMIS records. Ensure they align with the data recorded in the Top Up and AutoDRV software
Conduct initial test of software and maintain communication with the DC based software development group
Manage and maintain upkeep of the laptops that are used by theTeam leaders
Responsible for backing up data routinely
Responsible for ensuring that data transfer happens
Ensure availability of aU paper based IMIS forms
Conduct trainings on the use of AuloDRV
Perform other duties that may be assigned
Should possess the following minimum skills and Qualifications
Bachelors degree in IT related discipline.
At least 3 years of network administration and IT related experience
Proficiency in working with windows 2008 Server, Microsoft office suite 2010 and window 7
Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies and protocols, network security
Experience with supply chain management for health commodities
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skill are highly desired
Ability to work as part of a team and work independently

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: it-lmis@ng.jsi.com with job location and salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume. Please ensure that you write lhe position and location applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you may be disqualified.

JOHN SNOW, INC, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DUE DATE: November 01, 2012.

Senior Logistic Advisor at John Snow, Inc. (JSI)

SENIOR LOGISTICS ADVISOR ABUJA

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US-based international public health firm managing four supply chain management related projects through its integrated offices in Abuja Nigeria. JSI is seeking to fill the position of a Senior Logistics Advisor HSS (Health Systems Strengthening) in this office for the Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) project, funded by the US Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), to strengthen the procurement of essential medicines and supplies for HIV/AIDS and supply management activities for the three priority diseases HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria (ATM).

In addition to the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, the Senior Logistics Advisor HSS is expected to provide shared services to assist in JSI's activities implementing the USAID I DELIVER project, a US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project that procures public health commodities and provides technical assistance to strengthen PSM for contraceptives, TB commodities, and malaria prevention and treatment commodities.

JSI is seeking to fill the position of a Senior Logistics Advisor to support SCMS logistics and technical assistance activities being implemented by JSI in Nigeria. The SLA will be part of the Systems Strengthening Team and responsible for activities under the SCMS work plan as well as other activities within the integrated office set-up. The SWA will report to the Associate Director HSS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support harmonization efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) to consolidate the different Technical Working Group (TWG) activities under the ATM
Provide technical assistance in the development of a national health commodity supply (logistics) master plan development for Nigeria
Provide technical support for annual national quantification and procurement planning of commodities for HIV, TB, and malaria control, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners
Support the Federal Ministry of Health's Food and Drugs Department to disseminate the national pharmacovigilance (PVG) policy and develop other system strengthening policy documents and implementation plans
Provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of a unified supply chain for implementing partners in a pilot region.
Support the development of a harmonized national storage and distribution plan that services the ATM in ensuring the availability of products in primary health centers (PHCs).
Provide technical support for system strengthening activities of logistics and supply chain management for HIV, TB, and malaria disease programs, in collaboration with all program stakeholders and partners as well as training of relevant stakeholders on the various supply chain management available to SCMS
Work closely with the Systems Strengthening Department on managing relationships and maintaining routine communications with FDS partners, and all other related stakeholders
Contribute in identifying best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria's monthly logistics bulletin
Perform any other activity as deemed appropriate by your supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
A degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Logistics Management, Health Sciences or Business Administration
5 years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in health care supply chain management
Experience working with governments; previous experience in the area of policy development, supporting the translation of policies to actionable plans is desirable
Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB, or malaria programs strongly desired
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Training skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
A proven ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel in the field

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
The above position is a full-time position. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume within one week from the date of publication of this advertisement. Please ensure that you write the position and location applied for in-the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.

All applications should be sent by email to: hss@ng.jsi.com

DUE DATE: August 14, 2012