In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP is conducting Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in up to 20 PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
Working under the vision, guidance, and direction of the Regional PHIA Project Director and in close collaboration with the Deputy Project Director, Survey Support Team, PHIA Project (DPD-SS), the Procurement and Logistics Advisor, PHIA Project will oversee the PHIA supply chain activities including order / logistics management of contract manufacturers, product distribution including product inventories, logistics and transportation. The procurement portfolio will consist primarily of laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents, and vehicles. Creates and executes detailed supply chain launch plans and executes procurement plans from forecasts. Works closely with country-based procurement and laboratory staff on procedures relating to custom clearance, warehousing, and transport to sites. Staggered procurement planning will be required in order to ensure that warehouse space and product expiry dates are accommodated. Works closely with the ICAP NY Procurement team and Grants team as well as the Columbia University Purchasing Department.
More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:
This position is grant funded.
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Major Accountabilities
- Directs, manages and implements activities related to forecasting, planning, purchasing
- Develops, implements, audits and maintains policies and procedures to ensure materials are available to support survey activities
- Directs purchase of materials to support survey plans and supplies related to survey activities and ensures that survey areas and equipment are prepared for scheduled delivery
- Evaluates work in progress and makes real-time decisions concerning actions to be taken in response to unexpected purchasing events
- Ensures all actions are conducted in accordance with CDC and ICAP policies
- Leads strategy in determining solutions to complex supply issues
- Writes Standard Operating Procedures and other work instructions that may be required to operate the responsible areas. Responsible for import/export declarations as well as labelling, packaging compliance
- Performs other related duties as directed
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Production Operations, Engineering or a related field required. Master’s degree in relevant discipline is highly desirable
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a managerial position in the management of logistics, procurements, and/or supply chain, with proven capacity in managing and supervising a diverse team of technical and support staff
- Demonstrated proven extensive abilities and success in roles managing the supply chain process (i.e., operational excellence, including operations strategy development, implementation and due diligence; strategic sourcing; distribution and logistics; supply chain planning; process review, redesign and implementation; clinical supply chain planning; and/or inventory management) and specialty in pharmaceutical and biologics supply chain and operations
- Demonstrated competence working within CDC or similar regulations and procedures
- Demonstrated experience in establishing working relationships and collaborating with USG, other bilateral, and/or multilateral donor agencies, and with host-country governments
- Fluent English oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally in English
Travel Requirements
- Requires regional international travel up to 35% of the time, primarily to PHIA project countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
HOW TO APPLY:
NOTE: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in South Africa and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “PHIA Project - Regional Procurement and Logistics Advisor” to icap-jobs-southafrica@columbia.edu
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
