Advanced subject matter expert accountable for the technical design, direction and quality of supply chain and commodity security work across project(s) within the FHI 360 Health Programs portfolio. Sets the technical agenda for procurement and supply chain management, quantification and forecasting, logistics management information systems, cold chain, storage and distribution, and commodity security, and guides how technical resources are invested against it. Serves as a department principal technical interlocutor for supply chain with the U.S. Department of State, ministries of health and central medical stores, and global procurement and financing partners on supply chain matters.
Sets FHI 360’s technical direction for procurement and supply chain management for project(s) within the portfolio, covering product selection, quantification and forecasting, procurement, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and end-use verification.
Leads national supply chain strengthening with ministries of health, national supply chain agencies and central medical stores — forecasting accuracy, stockout and expiry reduction, and the shift toward government-financed and government-managed procurement.
Sets the approach to logistics management information systems, including electronic LMIS deployment, interoperability with DHIS2 and national health information systems, logistics data quality, and the use of consumption data for supply decisions rather than for reporting alone.
Provides technical direction on cold chain and vaccine logistics, including effective vaccine management assessment and improvement planning, cold chain equipment optimization, temperature monitoring, and the specific requirements of the expanding polio portfolio.
Advises on quality assurance for health commodities: quality-assured sourcing, product registration and regulatory pathways, importation and customs clearance, storage conditions, the interface with pharmacovigilance, and disposal of expired and damaged stock.
Establishes FHI 360’s technical position on private sector engagement and total market approaches, including where private distribution, retail pharmacy and social marketing channels are the appropriate route to product availability.
Coordinates technically with global procurement and financing partners — including the Global Fund, Gavi, UNICEF Supply Division, PFSCM, WHO prequalification, and USG procurement mechanisms — so that FHI 360 support complements rather than duplicates existing provision.
Project Design Implementation:
Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of specific technical components of projects.
Business Development and Client/Funder Support:
Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.
Maintains collaborative relationships with donor / client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.
Leads supply chain technical design for country buy-ins, follow-on funding, and new business in health systems and supply chain, including submissions to the U.S. Department of State, the Global Fund, Gavi, and other bilateral, multilateral and foundation funders.
Staff Leadership and Training:
Project/Program Reporting:
Ensures health commodities procured or managed under the portfolio meet quality-assured sourcing, storage and traceability requirements, and that risks to product quality and to continuity of supply are identified early and mitigated.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Written and published materials related to technical area e.g., journal articles, job aids, training curricula, and other tools.
In-depth understanding of the external environment and how it affects the industry in general and organization, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.
Problem Solving & Impact:
Often advises and creates plans based on analysis of issues and trends, and how these link to the responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the technical area.
Supervision Given/Received:
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in a specialized technical/medical field of study – may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
Preferred fields of study for this post: Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Public Health, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
At least ten years of the required experience in health supply chain management in low- and middle-income countries, including direct responsibility for quantification and forecasting, procurement, or distribution — not oversight alone.
Demonstrated experience leading supply chain strengthening with ministries of health, national supply chain agencies or central medical stores, including work on transition to government financing and management.
Typical Physical Demands:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable law and FHI 360 policy.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD $140,000 - $170,000 annually
International hiring ranges will differ based on location
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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