Cold Chain/Vaccine Logistic Officer (1 Position) – Kismayo, Somalia

Somali Lifeline Organization- SOLO

Cold Chain/Vaccine Logistic Officer (1 Position) – Kismayo, Somalia

Cold Chain/Vaccine Logistic Officer

1.    Department: Health and Nutrition
2.    Job Role Title: Cold Chain/Vaccine Logistic Officer
3.    Job Location Kismayo District
4.    This Position Reports to:

(Position Title)

Location Health and Nutrition Supervisor
5.    Subordinates in this Position: (Position Titles) N/A
6.    Job Role Summary:

(In one sentence, state why the job exists)

Enhance capacity for proper storage and stock monitoring/Management of vaccines and consumables, including reviewing and implementing relevant SOPs.
7.    Job Specifications (Essential required for this job position).
Factor Essential Added Advantage
Professional/ Academic Certificate in pharmacy, medical, nurse, or related field. Knowledge of Nutrition in Humanitarian Programming and logistical supply chain.
Relevant Work 2-3 years of experience working in EPI/cold chain systems.
8.    Specific duties & responsibilities Job Responsibilities

Implementation:

§   Ensure the proper monitoring of consumption and EPI inventory management.

§   Maintain accurate stock records, periodic submission of supply requisitions, and safe vaccine storage.

§   Ensure documentation and reporting of all vaccine and cold chain data, including vaccine wastage.

§   Assist in the drafting of Monthly and annual progress reports.

§   Assist location supervisor in developing micro plan including vaccine forecast for adequate & timely supply of vaccines & logistics through alternate vaccine delivery mechanism.

§   Distribution of vaccines to session sites as per micro-plan.

§   To undertake basic maintenance of cold chain equipment, vaccine & logistics management (goods clearance, elimination of overstocking and stock-outs of vaccine) and injection safety, including proper waste disposal.

§   Recording temperature in the Temperature record Book daily as per national protocol and guidelines.

§   Identify and report an emergency situation and implement a contingency plan for cold chain maintenance of the vaccines in the facility.

§   On request, perform any additional duties or instruction given by the health and nutrition location supervisor.

Administration:

§   Keep accurate records of all received vaccines.

§   Keep accurate records of all dispatched or used vaccines.

§   Keep accurate stock count records, including reconciliations.

§   Keep accurate records of tracking the shelf life of all vaccines.

Coordination:

§   Liaise with the mobile team, SOLO management, and supervisory staff to ensure maximum effectiveness of EPI activities.

9.    Essential skills: §   Proficiency in MS Office Operation (Use Excel Sheet)

§   Ability to synthesise and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions.

§   Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally

§   Fluent in Somali and English, oral and written

10.  Competencies: §   Integrity

§   Panning and organisation

§   Interpersonal skills

§   Customer orientation

§   Problem-solving

§   Ability to work under pressure (planning, prioritisation, Multitasking and delegation)

§   Accuracy

§   Cooperation

§   Teamwork

11.  Job Working Conditions Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

How to apply

Interested persons may submit updated resumes and application letter to jobs@somalilifeline.org  specifying the position interested on subject line. Application deadline is 5th May 2022 at 5:00pm.

 

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