Background:

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.

JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.

We are looking for lead Centre of Excellence Advisor. The lead Centre of Excellence Advisor is an embedded position within the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) to provide technical support for the implementation of the COE at EPSS warehouses. The overall objective of the CoE implementation model is to ensure improved warehouse operation and inventory management, improved product availability at all levels of the branch catchment, and ultimately, to enhance customer satisfaction. He/she will coordinate the implementation of CoE supply chain maturity model at EPSS warehouses to facilitate continuous improvement practice and to optimize the warehouse and inventory management operations to ensure continuous product availability.

 Job Title: Lead Centre of Excellence Advisor

Position Type: Fixed Term

Reports to: Deputy Director of EPSS (Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service)

Posting Location: Addis Ababa

Application Deadline: November 17, 2023

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities of the Software Engineer will include, but is not limited to the following:

●        Support EPSS on the overall implementation and expansion of the CoE model for warehouse and inventory management at EPSS hubs and warehouses

●        Support EPSS to optimize the warehouse operation and inventory management operation activities (Receiving, put away, picking, dispatch, perpetual inventory, and inventory analysis) to ensure continuous product availability and enhance customer satisfaction.

●        Enforce the implementation and institutionalization of the CoE maturity model designed to facilitate continuous improvement practice and culture within the warehouse.

●        Support EPSS to conduct capacity-building and sensitization on the implementation of CoE activities at EPSS warehouses

●        Support optimal utilization of infrastructure and ensuring continuous preventive and curative maintenance of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

●        Support to revise and fully implement warehouse operation and inventory management SOPs as per the ISO 9001:2015 and COE requirements.

●        Support EPSS on the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework at the warehouse and inventory management

●        Compile regular reports and share progress and objectives achieved in the CoE plan of action.

●        Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:

●        Advanced degree in Pharmacy, and master’s in public health or Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or related fields.

●        At least ten (10) years of work experience from which at least 3 years in Warehousing Centre of Excellence (CoE) implementation at EPSS; preferably with experience in donor funded activities.

●        Experience working in Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service and public health supply chain system strengthening

●        Demonstrated ability to work with partners in implementing complex programs.

●        Skilled in actively working in high-performing teams and independently deliver expected result.

●        Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

●        Fluency in English required.

●        Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. 

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.

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

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form no later than November 17, 2023.

1.       Fill out the online application form using this form: online application form. If you don’t fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.

2.       Submit your resume and cover letter to dhtechnicaljobs@jsi.com

3.       You must include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If this is not included, your application will not be considered.

4.       Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

5.       Application deadline: November 17, 2023.