Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

This role supports Save the Children EPI project in Galmudug under the general supervision of the Health Project Manager, with key responsibility for the implementation of SCI Supply Chain policies and procedures at field level in co-ordination with the field teams. The immunization logistics Officer also has responsibility of supporting, training and mentoring of the overall EPI supply chain process and ensure the proper monitoring of consumption and EPI inventory management.

Technically reports to: Medical Logistic Coordinator

Staff directly reporting to this post: no

• Responsible for overseeing EPI logistics/medical supplies in Galmudug state, Somalia, international and local medical procurement, cold chain management in liaison with the district EPI team line with SCI policies and procedures and with emphasis on traceability control and medical stock visibility.
• Responsible for EPI stock inventory Management. Provide weekly and monthly stock reports for all SCI cold chains in the region. This should include weekly EPI inventory report in the project areas.
• Ensure proper and reliable cold chain systems are implemented. Should be able to supervise cold chain activities in the project areas of galmudug
• Ensuring security and maintenance of medical stores &stocks around the Galmudug area
• Ensure the placement of proper pharmaceutical logistic information and coordination in all the medical stores and warehouses exists to ensure expiry control.
• Ensure that procedures of drug supply chain meet Save the Children and donor regulations
• Responsible for the implementation of audit queries, spot check, mid-year and end year recommendations for medical stores findings. This should include adherence to strict EPI/ Cold chain protocols.
• Responsible for timely GRN creation for received EPI supplies and timely sharing with his/her supervisor.
• Responsible for packaging advice and delivery follow up of supplies to the centres and field offices.
• Advise on space availability and stocking guidelines and temperature requirement to meet shelf life.
• Responsible for TIM entry and removal of supplies by ensuring accuracy and compliance on TIM requirement.
• Ensure delivery of quality drugs, vaccine supplies and equipment to the program sites through an enhanced supply chain system.
• Support the field logistics teams with the implementation of policies and procedures for the management of the medical/EPI supplies.
• Acting as procurement officer whenever the logistics officer is on leave.
• Do any other responsibilities assigned by your line manager of his/her designate.

General;

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Accountability:

·      Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values

·      Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

·      Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same

·      Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·      Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

·      Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners

·      Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·      Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

·      Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·      Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

·      Honest, encourages openness and transparency

·      Always acts in the best interests of children 

Qualification;

·      A holds degree in pharmacy,Medical, Nurse, or related field.

·      Medical logistics certificate diploma in Pharmacy will be an added advantage

·      2-3 years’ experience of working in the field of pharmaceuticals and or EPI/cold chain systems

·      Experience in working with Health & Nutrition teams specifically medical environment in emergency context

·      Proficiency in MS Office Operation (Use Excel Sheet)

• Ability to synthesis and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention, especially in Health, Nutrition

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact. 

This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for.  SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.              

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents 

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To apply the position please visit the below link

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2100009W&lang=en

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date will be on : 25-January -2021

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