The Position:
The Supply Chain Management Specialist RHCS will be based in Port Moresby and under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative in Papua New Guinea and the direct supervision of the Technical Specialist FP/MH/RHCS, will work closely with other program staff in the UNFPA Country office. S/he will also work collaboratively with the National Department of Health, Provincial Health Authorities, NGO partners, counterparts in divisions across UNFPA, to strengthen UNFPA PNG’s RH commodity supply chain, build capacity at country office level, and coordinate logistics support, including in humanitarian emergencies.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
With funding support from DFAT, UNFPA is expanding RH commodity availability and access through a strengthened supply chain system, policy dialogue and quality service provision at all levels.
UNFPA is therefore seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
Job Purpose:
UNFPA works closely with the PNG National Department of Health (NDOH) to support Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) and Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) activities, as part of government’s efforts to improve access to Family Planning and Maternal Health Services across the country. The Supply Chain Specialist RHCS will therefore support the Government’s goal by providing technical guidance, as well as ensuring quality and delivery of results in all areas of Reproductive Health Supply Chain including procurement and logistics of RH commodities and supplies. S/he will engage in all issues affecting policy, systems strengthening, data analysis and knowledge management, availability, accessibility, and sustainability of RH commodities.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree in supply chain or logistics management, or a related field.
- Degree in public health, medicine or pharmacy is an asset.
- Professional certification in areas such as medical logistics or humanitarian logistics is highly desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Five years of professional work experience in medical/humanitarian supply chain management or logistics.
- Experience in supply chain management: forecasting, warehousing, distribution, transportation, logistics information systems and eLMIS.
- Significant public procurement and supply chain management experience related to the Health Sector (pharmaceuticals and non pharmaceutical medical supplies), including experience with public health systems in developing countries.
- Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.
- Previous work experience with the UN/UNFPA is an asset.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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