Supply Chain Technical Assistant

Supply Chain Technical Assistant at Malaria Consortium (2 Openings)

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Sep 14, 2026, 9:09 AM

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Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Technical Assistant

Location: Adamawa and Gombe

Reporting: Narrative Report to be submitted to the State Program Officer and signed off by the SPM.

Background

The primary goal of SARMAAN II is to explore the potential of azithromycin in reducing under-five morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, where the under-five mortality rate (U5MR) currently stands at 105 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the infant mortality rate (IMR) at 60 deaths per 1,000 live births. By addressing the leading causes of child mortality including respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, pneumonia, and malaria, the project aims to contribute to significant reductions in morbidity and hospitalization rates. To achieve measurable impact, the consortium is committed to reaching at least 80% coverage of eligible children across all implementing states during the MDA rounds.

The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality. The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa. The research component will be led by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in collaboration with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, national agencies such as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and international partners, including the University of Washington, University of California San Francisco, and the Institute for Disease Modeling. This research component will focus on monitoring drug safety (Adverse Drug Reactions), antimicrobial resistance, and mortality trends.

The intervention component will however involve a bi-annual (every 6 months) mass administration of azithromycin to children aged 1–59 months and will be implemented by Malaria Consortium alongside other key partners, including Sightsavers, eHealth Africa, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Mission to Save the Helpless (MiTOSATH), Solina Centre for International Development and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and regulatory bodies such as NHREC and NAFDAC. Malaria Consortium will be implemented directly in Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Gombe and Adamawa states, while providing oversight to AFENET and MiTOSATH to implement in Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe and Bauchi States.

Purpose of the Assignment

To provide technical support on the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the project States, to ensure rational and effective commodity management including Last mile distribution, reverse logistics, commodity tracking, security, accountability and end-to-end visibility across Adamawa and Gombe

Scope of work

The Supply chain officer will be actively responsible for maintaining effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state level. S/he will be working directly within the State Logistic Management Coordinating Unit, NTD, SPHCDA and the Malaria Consortium office at the assigned state.

Key working relationships:

The Supply Chain Officer will be a member of the programmed implementation team and report to programmatically to the State Program Manager and Technically to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager in delivering programmed work plan.

Key Accountabilities

• Carrying out post-distribution gap analysis for all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Carry out monthly stock status assessment of all AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the state central medical store and report on the assessment to higher levels flagging issues needing action
• Support collation and transmission of Pharma-covilance reports to NAFDAC and the state LMCU
• Contribute to state level quantification of commodities as well as development of distribution plans using credible and verifiable data sources
• Provides support to the State Program Manager on program implementation.
• Facilitate routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to health facilities on effective supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities.
• Coordinate review meetings for all LMIS AZM reports to provide feedback on the quality of LMIS reports
• Provide guidance on reporting ADR using the Pharmacovigilance forms to the state teams
• Ensure the availability/access Pharmacovigilance forms during each implementation cycle.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and reconcile logistic data with M&E data
• Coordinate micro-planning for the supply chain component of AZM implementation at the assigned state
• Working with the state Logistic Management Coordination Unit and other relevant stakeholders on the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and also serves as a link between Malaria Consortium and the state Logistic Management Coordinating Unit
• Provide regular feedback to the country Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner
• Submit timely and accurate logistic report at the end of every AZM cycle and review all LMIS reports for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state.
• Maintaining and regularly updating a database of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities logistics data.
• Coordinate Reverse logistics for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities from health facilities to the state central medical store after every cycle and at the end of the round
• Monitor the delivery of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues. This will be done at all the levels of the distribution of Commodities (SCMS, Health Facilities and Communities)
• Performs other duties as assigned to the SPM and/or the Supply Chain Specialist.
• Support the management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and health facilities.
• Provide technical support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management of AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities at the assigned state
• Ensuring that the supply chain activities meet the needs of the programmed in a timely manner and does so in accordance with donor requirements, MC policies and procedures.
• Support AZM microplanning during which targets which form the basis for AZM Mass Drug Administration (MDA) commodities quantification are determined
• Person Specification
• Qualifications and experience:
• Essential:
• The person must be familiar with the National Supply Chain system of MoH and LMIS, including MCLS
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on the supply chain management of public health commodities
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least 7 years’ post –qualification experience
• Proven previous experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Management of Malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities particularly in campaign and/or community level of implementation
• Good interpersonal, communication and planning skills.
• Experience working with and engaging stakeholders at the state and LGA level
• Desirable:
• Experience with good understanding of logistic management of public health commodities in Nigeria
• Work-based skills and competencies
• Essential:
• Negotiation, Facilitation and coordination skills.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries
• Proven writing skills in English
• Strong analytical skills
• Desirable:
• Excellent computer skills in Excel and knowledge and use of database tools.
• Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should
• :
• Click here to apply online
• - Gombe
• Click here to apply online
• - Adamawa
• Note
• Safeguarding Requirement: Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya using this link
• Log in to the site | Kaya
• as you will be mandated to submit the certificate at the point engagement. Only candidates who provide a valid certificate will proceed with the engagement process.
• Safeguarding: Malaria Consortium is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and ensuring that all staff, partners, and representatives uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibility to prevent abuse, harassment, and exploitation in all areas of our work. We expect everyone working with us staff, consultants, volunteers, and partners to adhere to this policy and our Code of Conduct. By following these standards, we help create safe environments and reduce any risk of harm in the communities we serve.
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified and only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• NB: Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.
• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill in the application form below and submit their resume in PDF Format before 5:00PM Monday, 28th September 2026.
• Application Deadline:
• 28th September, 2026.
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