Country: Ethiopia

Organization: JSI

Closing date: 25 Oct 2023

Job Title: Advisor Supply Chain - Ethiopia

Position Type: Contract - 1 Year (with a possibility of extension)

Company/Division: in Supply Health

Hiring Manager: The CEO and/or her designee

Location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Description:

About inSupply Health: inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm committed to designing people-centered, scalable, and sustainable supply chain solutions. We prioritize data visibility and utilization, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. As a social enterprise, we aim for business sustainability while fulfilling our social mission. Our focus is on transforming short-term supply chain solutions into enduring, sustainable systems that transcend individual projects or funding streams. Our work centers on democratizing access to quality, affordable, context-specific supply chain knowledge and innovations, empowering local and regional supply chain stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their supply chains and healthcare systems, ultimately improving health outcomes.

Headquartered in Nairobi, inSupply Health also operates a branch in Dar es Salaam and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). Our dynamic team of local consultants collaborates closely with both public and private sector clients to design optimized, responsive, and resilient supply chain systems that ensure the availability of vital health products such as antimalarials, HIV medications, vaccines, and contraceptives in complex settings. We pioneer innovative approaches by adapting proven commercial methodologies to the local context and co-creating solutions with clients for long-term ownership, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Overview

in Supply Health Ltd is seeking an Advisor-Supply Chain based in Ethiopia who is willing to travel within the country, in the Regions and Woredas. The selected candidate will assume a significant technical role in implementing and supporting Data Use for Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH) supplies and supply chains in the specified region. He/she will also provide support to Ethiopia's Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) teams in adopting and implementing an effective and efficient data use culture, with a specific focus on RMNCH supplies. The candidate will work closely with the JSI Ethiopia team and be embedded within relevant JSI Ethiopia teams and offices and be expected to closely collaborate and align with JSI supply chain teams in Ethiopia, all in support of the FMOH and other relevant government entities.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about enhancing supply chain performance through data use, self-motivated, creative, flexible, a critical thinker, and committed to finding innovative solutions for complex challenges with a strong focus on outcomes. Additionally, he/she should have a proven track record in effective management, be a team player, possess experience in mentoring and capacity building for healthcare workers, and be skilled in negotiating and advocating for the adoption of new approaches and strategies within the Ministry of Health and public health system in Ethiopia. The candidate should exhibit intrapreneurial qualities, curiosity, flexibility, and agility, and embrace continuous learning and professional growth. He/she should be enthusiastic about actively shaping inSupply's reputation and presence in Ethiopia, possess experience in managing client and partner relationships, and offer implementation and administrative support as required. This role reports to the CEO or their designee at inSupply Health but will have joint accountability to key stakeholders within Ethiopia including a manager at JSI Ethiopia.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Leadership and Coordination:

• Independently produce high-quality deliverables and manage work plan activities, coordinating with relevant teams and clients, assuming various roles as needed based on project requirements.

• Serve as a representative and brand ambassador for inSupply, actively participating in working groups, giving and attending debriefings, to promote our work, and sharing key information within the organization.

• Act as an activity manager for the specific workstream stream in Ethiopia, handling routine project and budget management and providing accountability, and technical leadership to plan and oversee the Sub-Obj 4 activities in Ethiopia as per the defined workplan and statement of work. The core focus of this role is to co-create data use approaches, practices, and tools at the regional level in 2 Woredas, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the performance and management of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH) supplies.

• Monitor and ensure the progress of project implementation, emphasizing quality, accountability, and operational efficiency for key deliverables.

  Supply Chain and Logistics Management:

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, specifically in the context of RMNCH supplies in Ethiopia, to provide technical guidance and support.

• Mentor and build the capacity of healthcare workers at various levels (Region and Woredas) within the health system to enhance their supply chain competencies.

• Advocate for the adoption of new approaches and strategies within the Regional Health Bureaus and other relevant stakeholders to improve RMNCH supply chains.

• Co-develop SOPs, and curriculum and lead and/or facilitate training to build the capacity of others in various aspects of the supply chain.

• Demonstrate practical and real results in adopting, adapting, and implementing data use for RHMNCH supply chains at woreda and possibly health facility levels that can inspire confidence in the approach for potential scale-up

  Data Utilization and Analysis:

• Leverage data to inform root cause analysis, problem-solving, and action planning for supply chain improvement, building on inSupply’s experience in other geographies

• Extend and triangulate supply chain data appropriately with data for program implementation, co-develop and implement solutions and improvement plans, and conduct quality assurance for deliverables as necessary.

• Lead and oversee team members in analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data and visually presenting it to diverse audiences.

• Oversee and support data collection, regular data review, and analysis of project and program monitoring indicators, along with facilitating adaptive learning sessions.

  Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with government institutions, non-governmental organizations, donors, and other partners to promote data utilization and evidence as core methodologies for understanding problems and driving actions, decisions, and solution development.

• Actively participate in technical calls and meetings, maintain regular communication and coordination with team members, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team, integrating Human-Centered Design (HCD), Quality Improvement (QI), adaptive learning, and other relevant approaches to refine tools, methodologies, and strategies. Serve as an early adopter and advocate for trying and demonstrating new approaches

  Mentorship and Coaching:

• Provide mentorship and coaching to peers and staff at the region and Woredas through the project implementation.

  Client and Partner Engagement:

• Apply creative approaches to engage with partners and clients, promoting a customer-centric reputation and brand.

• Represent in Supply Health in working groups and facilitate communication and collaboration with partners on the ground to ensure support and sustainability.

  New Business Development:

• Support new business development efforts and proposals by gathering, interpreting, and synthesizing relevant data, investigating problems, generating reports, and adapting visuals and analytics to support projects.

• Contribute to the documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and publications through data generation, analytics, and visuals.

  Cultural and Organizational Alignment:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the in Supply brand and embrace continuous professional and personal growth.

• Participate in learning and embrace growth-focused goal setting, be open-minded, and be willing to do the hard work of real learning and innovation.

  Travel:

• Travel within Ethiopia and the designated region for project implementation and organizational objectives, with more than 50% of travel anticipated.

  Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Supply Chain, or any health-related field with a focus on commodity management and supply chain data use and visibility.

• A master's degree in a health-related field and 7-10 years of technical experience in global health or development. Degrees in supply chain or data-related disciplines are highly desirable

Experience:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of work experience in global health, health systems strengthening, or development, with at least five years of experience in supply chain management.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing supply chain solutions and building relationships with the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Bureau in Ethiopia.

• Familiarity with the international donor community, including bilateral and multilateral donor agencies and private foundations.

• Specific expertise in health and/or logistics management information systems, implementation of digital health solutions, and/or designing and supporting data use and data review approaches is highly desirable, and preferred candidates will be given priority.

• Proficiency in quantitative and analytical skills, including data mining, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

• Strong teamwork skills, self-management, proactive, and clear communication abilities.

• Comfortable with using Excel for analysis, statistical software, and/or data visualization software highly desirable.

• Strong experience in building partnerships and Prior experience working in Ethiopia, especially in the regions and woreda level.

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and build capacity in teams.

• Excellent writing, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Google Suites and MS Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in English and Amharic.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, work independently.

in Supply is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

in Supply Health is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority for our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

in Supply does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted using a company’s email address.

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants should click on the below link and apply through the online application form no later than October 25, 2023.

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