The Management Sciences for Health (MSH) has an opening for a SMC Operations Consultant in Nigeria.
The Operations Consultant will support the operations unit in ensuring
the smooth logistics by providing clerical support.
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S/he works
with the Senior Operations and Procurement Specialist to engage food vendors
for state-level and LGA level trainings, make hotel and airline arrangements,
provide assistance to staff in need of support, coordinate the arrangement of
materials and equipment as specified in the activity profiles.
·
S/he
coordinates the management of the inventory, provide assistance for optimum and
efficient operations of the project as well as provide assistance to assure
shipments to the project states happen in a timely manner.
About
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-governmental
organization working with countries and communities to save lives and improve
the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building
strong, resilient, and sustainable health systems in 150 countries around the
world.
MSH is currently a sub recipient to Catholic Relief Services for the implementation
of the Global Fund Malaria Grant (2021 to 2023) in Nigeria, which aims to
implement and support malaria control activities in 11 states, including the
implementation of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign activities in
2 States (Katsina and Taraba).
Responsibilities
- Support
to arrange hotel for Nigerian staff, participants, consultants who are
participating in the SMC activity in Katsina and Taraba States.
- Support
to the operations to engage vendors for the SMC activity in Taraba and
Katsina States
- Support
the Operations in maintaining the inventory records for items meant for
the SMC activity in Katsina and Taraba states.
- Support
the Operations in Scanning, filing of documents and raising reports for
all vendor engagements and POs about the SMC activities in Taraba and
Katsina States
- Support
the Operations in providing communication gateways with vendors for the
SMC activities in Katsina and Taraba States.
- Support
the Operations in organizing for the dispatch of goods and equipment
whenever required for the SMC activities in Taraba and Katsina states.
- Arrange
spaces for participants making sure they have as much conducive
environment as possible in the cause of the SMC activity especially in
cases when there are complaints of meals provided, malfunctioning gadgets
e.g Air conditioners, PAS etc
- Inventory
and asset management
- Coordinate
the approved Activity Profiles making sure that materials, equipment, etc
required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity
- Support
with raising Purchase Orders (POs) for all vendors and consultants
- Any other
task assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's
Degree and/or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Verbal
and written language skills in English required
- Ability
to work independently and take initiative
- Ability
to learn complex program procedures
- Good
typing skills. Good memo composition and editing skills. Good
computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software
- Familiar
with internet search engines and able to undertake background search on
well-defined tasks
- Able to
work independently by managing priorities and workload within general
schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices
- Excellent
command of written and verbal english
- Takes
initiative and can start/complete tasks with basic direction
- Excellent
Computer knowledge. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and
knowledge of Photoshop. Learn and become proficient in the firm’s
management system (applied) and other carrier software or websites, as
needed
- Ability
to multi task and organize ongoing projects, looking for ways to become more
efficient in completing tasks
- Consistently
looks for ways to help support
- Demonstrated
competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a
time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and
quality
- Strong office
and organizational skills
- Demonstrated
ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced
environment
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally
with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter:
Please submit your CV
and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in
line with the requirements of the position.
Location:
Abuja, Nigeria (for the SMC activity in Katsina and Taraba States)
Job
Type:
Full Time
Application
Deadline: Not Specified
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