Vacancy Announcement (1 Position)<\/p>\n
Immunization Logistics Officer<\/p>\n
Organization\tGREDO- Gargaar Relief and Development Organization
\nPosition Title\tImmunization Logistics Officer (1 Position)<\/p>\n
Location\/Duty Station\tCross-cutting in 5 districts \u201c Elberde, Dinsor, Berdale, Hudur and Yeed\u201d
\nAnnouncing Date\t05 April 2022
\nClosing Date\t14 April 2022
\nProject Name\tGAVI Project
\nReporting\tHealth and Nutrition Manager or his designee
\nCommitment to Diversity\tGREDO is an equal opportunities employer.
\nSubmission Email:\trecruitment@gredosom.org<\/p>\n
Organizational Background<\/p>\n
GREDO is an indigenous local NGO. Non-profit non-partial, non- political and voluntary organization based in Baidoa. To reach the most affected grass-root communities in Bay and Bakool regions and lower Shebelle effectively and efficiently, the necessity of local partnership in relief program appeared. Responding to the partnership need, a group of Somali intellectuals and well-wishers initiated in December 1992 a local non-governmental organization called Gargaar Relief and Development Organization (GREDO) the organization has implemented during these period different projects including relief and emergency programs and later improved into rehabilitation and developmental programs.<\/p>\n
We are looking forward to establishing teams of health workers consisting of various cadres of health professionals to deliver lifesaving emergency health services to the population in need through this program with high impact on lives of the most vulnerable population groups.<\/p>\n
ROLE PURPOSE:<\/p>\n
This role supports GREDO EPI project in Bay, Bakool under the general supervision of the Health and Nutrition Project Manager, with key responsibility for the implementation of GREDO Supply Chain policies and procedures at field level in co-ordination with the field teams. The immunization logistics Officer also has responsibility of supporting, training and mentoring of the overall EPI supply chain process and ensure the proper monitoring of consumption and EPI inventory management.<\/p>\n
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY<\/p>\n
Responsible for overseeing EPI logistics\/ medical supplies in Bay and Bakool regions, International and local medical procurement, cold chain management in liaison with the district EPI team line with GREDO policies and procedures and with emphasis on traceability control and medical stock visibility.
\nResponsible for EPI stock inventory management. Provide weekly and monthly stock reports for all GREDO cold chains in the regions. This should include weekly EPI inventory report in the project areas.
\nEnsure proper and reliable cold chain systems are implemented. Should be able to supervise cold chain activities in the project areas of Bay and Bakool.
\nEnsure security and maintain of medical stores & stocks around the Bay and Bakool area.
\nEnsure the placement of proper pharmaceutical logistic information and coordination in all the medical stores and warehouses exists to ensure expiry control.
\nEnsure that procedures of drug supply chain meet GREDO and partners regulations.
\nResponsible for the implementation of audit queries, spot check, mid-year and end year recommendations for medical stores finding. This should include adherence to strict EPI\/Cold chain protocols.
\nResponsible for timely GRN creation for received EPI supplies and timely sharing with his\/her supervisor.
\nResponsible for packaging advice and delivery follow up of supplies to the centers and field offices.
\nAdvise on space availability and stocking guidelines and temperature requirements to meet shelf life.
\nResponsible for TIM entry and removal of supplies by ensuring accuracy and compliance on TIM requirement.
\nEnsure delivery of quality drugs, vaccine supplies and equipment to the program sites through an enhanced supply chain system.
\nSupport the field logistics teams with the implementation of policies and procedures for the management of the medical\/ EPI supplies.
\nActing as procurement officer whenever the logistic Officer is on leave.
\nDO any other responsibilities assign by your line manager of his\/her designate.
\nGENERAL:<\/p>\n
Comply with GREDO policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunity and other relevant policies and procedures.
\nSKILLS AND BEHAVOURS (Our Values in Practice)<\/p>\n
Accountability:<\/p>\n
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modeling GREDO values.
\nHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities \u2013 giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
\nAmbition:<\/p>\n
Sets ambitious and challenges goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same.
\nWidely shares personal vision for GREDO, engages and motivates others.
\nFuture oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
\nCollaboration:<\/p>\n
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues. Members, donors and partners.
\nValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
\nApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
\nCreativity:<\/p>\n
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
\nWilling to take disciplined risks
\nIntegrity<\/p>\n
Honest, Encourages openness and transparency
\nAlways acts in the best interests of children
\nQualification and experience<\/p>\n
A holds degree in pharmacy, Medical, Nurse, or related field.
\nMedical logistics certificate diploma in Pharmacy will be an added advantage
\n2-3 years\u2019 experience of working in the field of pharmaceuticals and or EPI\/cold chain systems
\nExperience in working with Health & Nutrition teams specifically medical environment in emergency context.
\nProficiency in MS Office Operation (Use Excel Sheet)
\nAbility to synthesis and analyses complex information, and make clear, informed decisions
\nAbility to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
\nTechnical experience\/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention, especially in Health, Nutrition.
\nChild Protection<\/p>\n
The responsibilities of the post will require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people.
\nCore Values
\n\u00b7 Integrity<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Honest,<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Openness<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Transparency<\/p>\n
Working Condition<\/p>\n
The candidate will be based in Baidoa, but frequent travels to meet beneficiaries and field visits is required.<\/p>\n
All applicants should drop a letter of application and updated CV as a single document (including 3 Professional referees) to recruitment@gredosom.org and indicate the position applied for in the subject. The deadline for application is 14 April 2022<\/p>\n
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vacancy Announcement (1 Position) Immunization Logistics Officer Organization GREDO- Gargaar Relief and Development Organization Position Title Immunization Logistics Officer (1 Position) Location\/Duty Station Cross-cutting in 5 districts \u201c Elberde, Dinsor, Berdale, Hudur and Yeed\u201d Announcing Date 05 April 2022 Closing Date 14 April 2022 Project Name GAVI Project Reporting Health and Nutrition Manager or his …<\/p>\n