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John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based international public health consulting firm and manages two project/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 United States 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 living with HIV 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.

To support the implementation of the health supply chain project in Nigeria, JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

1) PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – ABUJA

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance of the Director Finance and Administration, the Project Accountant will manage JSI’s field accounts system. S/he will be based in Abuja.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, generate QB reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconciliation and resolve account variances in compliance with all US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations
Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements, prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
Ensure that timesheets for local project staff are• properly completed, approved monthly and maintain employee leave balances
Prepare local staff payroll and accompanying schedules (tax, pension) and ensure compliance with all project legal requirements/including employee taxes, pension fund contributions and VAT exemptions
Ensure that all financial transactions are completed with high degree of accuracy; in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements, and within established timelines
Assist the Director of Finance in the analysis, development, and documentation of internal processes and controls and ensure compliance with all USG and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations
Ensure timely and responsive communication with the JSI HQ based field office support staff and assist with the development and monitoring of the project budget
Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor projects expenses and track expenditures and accruals
Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures
Travel to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required
Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with JSI’s local banking institutions
Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the Director of Finance

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum skills and qualification
Advanced (post B.A.) degree in accounting and/or financial Management
At least 3 years of financial experience.
Experience with Quickbooks strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
Financial experience with a USAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations would be an advantage
Ability to take initiative and to work in teams
Excellent verbal and written English

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to project-accountant@ng.jsi.com

2) LOGISTICS ADVISOR, HIV/AIDS – Lagos
LONG-TERM CONSULTANCY (Renewable)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Logistics Advisor HIV/AIDS (Lagos) will provide hands-on support to health facilities under the HIV/AIDS supply chain unification.
The advisor will also provide technical assistance to the State Ministry of Health (SMOH) in assigned states, PEPFAR implementing partners, Global Fund-supported partners and other stakeholders in a defined location as appropriate.
Under direct supervision of the Associate Director HIV/AIDS, the Logistics Advisor HIV/AIDS will support a number of facility based supply chain management of health commodities personnel and a team of other advisors to ensure smooth implementation of the HIV/AIDSsupplychain unification activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical support to ensure that health facilities covered under the HIV/AIDS supply chain unification project are adequately supplied with the health commodities
Serve as the link between the PEPFAR implementing partners, SMOH and Global Fund/NACA partners and the warehouse locations to ensure that commodities supplies to health facilities are seamless
Support the coordination of supply chain activities for timely receipt of reports from health facilities, processing of reports and filling of requirements to ensure that health facilities are resupplied with appropriate commodities
Collaborate with implementing partners and state government officials to organize monitoring and support visits to health facilities and provide the needed support for smooth implementation of supply chain activities in selected areas
Participate in monitoring and supportive visits to health facilities within the assigned states to support capacity transfer to appropriate health facility staff for efficient management of supply chain activities at the facility level
Work with Government counterparts to provide feedback to health facilities and partners on supply chain data to improve the quality of reporting
Support the establishment and implementation of regional technical working groups that will support and monitor the activities of the unification project
Support the coordination of distribution activities for timely supply of commodities to facilities
Support capacity building activities for state government counterparts and other stakeholders on supply chain activities
Support the activities of warehouse and distribution service providers to troubleshoot and address supply chain issues that will impact commodities availability before, during and after distribution of commodities
Support the process of proof of delivery gathering, review and sharing with relevant stakeholders in the state to validate the supply of health commodities to the facility
Participate in supply chain assessment and other relevant studies to monitor implementation of the unification exercise
Collaborate with other JSI project staff in the states to support supply chain activities and relationship with the state officials and relevant stakeholders
Attend relevant supply chain meetings within the states and make presentations as required
Contribute to routine monthly, quarterly and annual reports for submission to program funders
Perform any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Laboratory Science, Logistics Management or Business Administration
Three to five years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in an international health care supply chain management environment
Specific experience in H IV/AIDS, TB, or malaria programs is strongly desired
Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise and provide support to health facilities in supply chain activities
Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired
Ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel in the field

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to: log-adv-Iagos@ng.jsi.com


3) IT CONSULTANT – LAGOS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is for a period of four months and will be based in Lagos.
Under the guidance of the Director Systems Strengthening, the IT Consultant will manage the IT infrastructure and support the technical and administrative personnel ofCMS Oshodi, Lagos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure and maintain a stable, secure, and robust IT network infrastructure
Perform network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level
Provide software installation, user training and support to users and on job training for users
Install new software releases and perform system upgrades
Evaluate and install patches
Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems, implementing planned changes, and managing projects
Ensure user satisfaction
Review IT needs and make recommendations as necessary to the supervisor
Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing the IT Infrastructure
Ensure proper execution of such advancement projects
Supervise outside contractors
Prepare and submit reports of activities

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
B.Sc. degree in IT related sciences
At least 5 years of network administration and IT related experience
Hands on experience with MSupply software is an added advantage
Proficiency working with Windows 20012 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2013, Windows 7
Strong background in IT, should be experienced in terms of software installation, user training, support to users and on the job training for users
Ability to take initiative, work in groups, serve as a team player and exhibit traits of courtesy, cooperation, respect, and customer service
Excellent verbal and written English

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to it-consultant@ng.jsi.com

4) SENIOR LOGISTICS ADVISOR, HIV/AIDS in – LAGOS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Logistics Advisor HIV/AIDS (Lagos) will provide hands-on strategic guidance to the HIV/AIDS supply chain unification technical assistance to the State Ministry of Health (SMOH) in assigned states, PEPFAR implementing partners, Global Fund-supported partners, health facilities and other stakeholders in defined locations as appropriate.
Under direct supervision of the Associate Director HIV/AIDS, the Senior Logistics Advisor HIV!AIDS will lead a team of advisors and support in the management of the other organizations that will provide support services in logistics management information system, warehousing and distribution to the SCM$ Project in support of the unification project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide supply chain technical leadership in the implementation of the HIV / AIDS supply chain unification project in the selected states
Liaise with state ministry of health leadership in the selected states tp provide supply chain capacity building activities to relevant officials in the state
Work with the state ministry of health to develop a support plan that will enable the appropriate government structure within the state to take ownership of managing part of the supply chain activities in the state.
Lead a team of logistic advisors to provide supply chain support and mentoring to health facility staff in conjunction with the ministry of health
Lead the establishment and implementation of regional technical working groups that will support and monitor the activities of the unification project
Serve as the link between the state ministry of health, implementing partners and other stakeholders involved in the unification project to timely provide appropriate feedback on the progress of the project
Support the activities of warehouse and distribution service providers to troubleshoot and address supply chain issues that will impact commodities availability before, during and after distribution of commodities
Coordinate the linkage between the health facilities, warehouse and distribution service providers to ensure prompt delivery of commodities for service delivery
Organize and lead monitoring and supportive visits to health facilities within the assigned states to support capacity transfer to appropriate health facility staff for efficient management of supply chain activities at the facility level
Facilitate the process of logistic information management system periodically in conjunction with appropriate state officials to support timely health commodities distribution to facilities
Support the process of proof of delivery gathering, review and sharing with relevant stakeholders in the state to validate the supply of health commodities to the facility
Participate in supply chain assessment and other relevant studies to monitor implementation of the unification exercise
Collaborate with other JSI project staff in the states to support supply chain activities and relationship with the state officials and relevant stakeholders
Attend relevant supply chain meeting within the states and make presentations as required
Support in overseeing the day to day operations of warehousing and distribution service providers that will support the health supply chain to ensure efficient implementation of the terms of the contracts and provide the needed performance
Work with the Abuja office to develop and review work plan for supply chain activities in support of Government and partners in the project.
Provide monthly feedback and reports to the central level on the activities in the pilot region to inform strategic direction in the expansion of the pilot project
Contribute to Identifying best practices and success stories for JSI Nigeria’s quarterly logistics bulletin
Contribute to routine monthly, quarterly and annual reports for submission to program funders
Perform any other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
Applicants for this position should process the following minimum skill and qualification:
A master’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Laboratory Science, Logistics Management or Business Administration
Seven to ten years of professional experience in health programs, preferably in an international health care supply chain management environment
Previous experience managing health supply chain contracts with third party service providers in warehousing and/or transportation is strongly desired
Specific experience in HIV/AIDS, TB or malaria programs is strongly desired
Ability to lead and manage a team will be a plus
Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian Public Health Sector
Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
Ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability and willingness to travel in the field

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should send their resume and cover letter by email to: senior-log-adv@ng.jsi.com

JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume within one week from the date of this advert with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume. Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.

JOHN SNOW, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUN ITY EMPLOYER

DUE DATE: 11/07/2013