Support the development of annual state work plans and
implementation of quarterly state work plans for EPI (social
mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with
comprehensive Multi-Year plan (cMYP) and articulation of a well-defined
action tracker for monitoring implementation.
Support the development and implementation of state work plans for
EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with
the comprehensive Multi-Year Plan (cMYP) and Effective Vaccine
Management Improvement Plan (EVM IP) including articulation of a
well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation.
Support the development of State Logistics Working Group (SLWG)
Work Plans towards implementing the vaccine management standards and
practices including bundling vaccines, maintaining stocks levels,
preparing and following optimised distribution plans of vaccine, devices
and data tools for RI and SIAs and ensuring cold chain functionality
and maintenance in line with Effective Vaccine Management (EVM)
standards.
Review the temperature records of state cold stores and advocate
for solving identified gaps such as ensuring timely repair and routine
maintenance of cold chain equipment; backup generators are functional,
adequate funds are provided to operate generator as required on
continued basis and provide regular reports.
Ensure that computerized temperature monitoring devices provided to
stores are functional and maintained and Temperature Monitoring and
Control (TMC) systems are adhered to.
Facilitate the development of a State Action Plans for
implementation of the Polio and other SIAs including MNCHWs in the
target States and support their implementation.
Facilitate tracking progress of implementation of the Effective
Vaccine Management (EVM) improvement plans at state, LGA and health
facility level by the SLWG.
Serve as State technical advisors in cold chain management,
delivery and distribution of vaccines for routine and supplemental
immunizations and supplementary immunisation programmes.
Assist with the implementation of guidelines and norms regarding cold chain and safety of immunization services delivery.
Support the state team in ensuring timely planning and disbursement of funds to LGAs.
Develop specific related vaccines security and logistics strategies
for reaching the heard to reach mobile populations and minority groups
within the State.
Transfer of competencies to State and LGA Cold Chain / Logistics Officers on VSL issues.
Support capacity building of government and partners in
immunizations with special emphasis on VSL taking into account the
lessons learnt and new developments from the Effective Vaccine
Management (EVM) processes and New Vaccine Introduction.
Support capacity building of State cold chain officers on new cold
chain equipment technologies in light of GAVI CCE optimisation systems
for effective cold chain planning in respective states.
Assist State / LGAs in building cold chain and logistics equipment
inventory and efficient equipment management systems, utilize same for
needs assessment and provide corrective trainings as the need arises.
Support states in conducting trainings, supportive supervisions in
vaccine management & logistics and cold chain maintenance.
Provide regular comprehensive bottleneck analysis of stock, cold
chain operational status and coverage (RI & SIA) of states and
support states in implementing the innovative solutions on a monthly
basis.
Support the CCO and SIO to be conversant with the use of national
Stock Management Too / LMIS and ensure completeness and accuracy of the
data therein.
Undertake supportive supervisory field visits to LGA and
communities to assess progress, identify problems and propose remedial
or alternative strategies or courses of actions to accelerate / improve
quality of EPI delivery in the assigned state.
Carry out any other duties in support of UNICEF led Health
interventions as assigned by supervisor or authority of UNICEF Lagos
office.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health / Pharmacy / Business / Material Management / Engineering or equivalent (minimal).
At least two to three (2 or 3) years progressively professional
work experience with at least one (1) year providing technical support
in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain (OR) a
Master’s degree in Public Health or Pharmacology, Business or
Engineering.
Experiencing in managing cold chain system for vaccines or other
related medical supplies and providing immunization services is an added
advantage.
Fluency in English. Knowledge of the three (3) major Nigerian languages is an added advantage.
Experience in social mobilization, advocacy and communication in
health-related programmes, training / capacity building, team leading
and team building.
Skill Requirements:
Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and coordinate logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
Good analytical and negotiating skills.
Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
Proficiency in computer applications including excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team
Ability to monitor progress, collect and analyse data, effect corrections and prepare reports.