Catholic Relief Services Kenya Supply Chain Job.

Catholic Relief Services Kenya Supply Chain Job.
Catholic Relief Services –USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position. All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, excellent computer skills, oral and written communication skills, willingness to travel to the field frequently and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

Position: Health Supply Chain Manager (Ref.2010/28)

Job Summary:
CRS is the consortium lead for AIDSRelief, a program to provide increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) to persons with HIV/AIDS. The program is funded by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and CRS’s role includes the overall responsibility for managing a safe, reliable and cost efficient supply chain for Anti Retroviral (ARV) drugs, OI drugs and related other health commodities.

This portfolio is led by the Health Supply Chain Manager (HSCM) who is a member of the global senior
management team that provides oversight and technical assistance for AIDSRelief agency-wide.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support through country programs (CPs), AIDSRelief Local Partner Treatment Facilities (LPTFs) to enhance their supply chain management capacity
• Provide overall leadership in development of personnel and systems in management of the supply chain within country programs and at LPTFs.
• Collaborate closely with members of the AIDSRelief consortium on matters that interface the supply chain with strategic information and clinical management of HIV & AIDS.
• Lead discussions with the USG Teams, SCMS, Clinton Foundation/UNITAID and host Governments to ensure optimal integration and/or harmonization of AIDSRelief and other PEPFAR supported supply chains.
• Support the AIDSRelief CPs implement a global procurement and supply system for ARVs/OI drugs and key lab reagents
• Develop and guide adoption of essential tools for drug management at LPTF, country and global levels
• Support the country programs in the management of the ARV drug budget, strengthen the M & E plan for supply chain systems and pharmacy drug management systems at LPTFs;
• Provide technical leadership for others working in country programs; carry-out orientations and regular performance coaching and evaluation; participate in/lead trainings for CRS staff.

Key Qualifications
• Pharmacy graduate with postgraduate degree in public health/management/supply chain management
• Significant international experience in international supply chain management related to public health programs, pharmaceutical management and HIV & AIDS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven representation and negotiation skills
• Proven resource management (both financial and human) experience

LOCATION AND TRAVEL: The position is based in Nairobi but requires travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean, as necessary. Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by September 30, 2010.

Human Resources Specialist
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted