Avis de recrutement : UNICEF recherche un.e Spécialiste de la chaîne d’approvisionnement à Bangui, RCA.

 

 

 

 

 

As part of his/her duties, the Cold Chain Specialist (Vaccine Management for polio response), for poliomyelitis will have to collaborate with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partner of the IMEP and the technical coordinator of the epidemic outbreak to estimate vaccine needs, develop aspects of the national response plan related to vaccine management, the cold chain and logistics and adapt the operational procedures to the country context for the management of epidemics and for the management of vaccines.

In addition, within the framework of these tasks, expected results and deadlines, he will have to:

  • Participate in meetings of the logistics sub-committee and participate in the various COUSP coordination meetings at regional and national level.
  • Liaise with UNICEF Program and Supply Divisions and support logistics teams in Country Offices and Ministry of Health to streamline activities/actions,
  • Coordinate the planning, ordering and receipt of vaccines and consumables for the cVDPV2 outbreak,
  • Ensure the availability of the necessary authorizations from the national regulatory authorities upon receipt of the vaccines,
  • Support the teams of the Ministry of Health and the GPEI to coordinate the implementation of the logistics aspects of the cVDPV2 response (estimating vaccine needs, management of vaccines and the cold chain, logistics plan, monitoring of vials, management and safe disposal of waste, etc.) as indicated in the epidemic response plan and in the guidance note on the management of vaccines and the cold chain during polio SIAs,
  • Support the teams of the Ministry of Health and the GPEI in the development of logistics plans/plans for the supply/distribution of vaccines, inputs and other materials for the cVDPV2 response
  • Support the updating of the inventory of active and passive cold chain equipment, the functionality of the cold chain (temperature reading, recycling of icepacks, packaging of vaccines, etc.) and facilitate the optimization of storage capacities by planning cold chain equipment in the short, medium and long term,
  • Facilitate the distribution and optimal use of vaccines and consumables according to macro and micro-planning and ensure compliance of receptions with the distribution plan,
  • Ensure proper storage of vaccines and consumables at each level of the supply chain,
  • Develop mechanisms to speed up the preparation and compilation of reports (vaccine utilization reports and A forms) and their transmission to the coordination and central level,
  • Collect and analyze the stock and use of the vaccine at all levels of the supply chain after each round,
  • Support the correct use of vaccine management and monitoring tools SMT (Stock management Tool), DVD-MT (District Vaccine Data Management Tool) and VIVA and the monthly inventory of vaccine stocks at central and district level
  • Submit vaccine stock reports when submitting requests for additional vaccines.

In the case of responses/AVS using nOPV2, the Cold Chain Specialist (Vaccine Management for polio response)  for poliomyelitis will provide technical assistance to partners from the Ministry of Health and the GPEI to ensure compliance with procedures/such as

  • At the end of each round of response, all open nOPV2 vials (used and partially used) are disposed in according to WHO and/or national guidelines and all unopened vials are collected at a pre-determined level of the supply chain for later use.
  • At the end of the last run, all empty and partially used nOPV2 vials are disposed of according to WHO and/or national guidelines.
  • Coordinate Vaccine and vial monitoring activities: training of supervisors, coordinators and monitors, supervision, compilation of monitoring data and transmission of reports from the area of responsibility,
  • Train staff and partners involved in the response in vaccine management, logistics and cold chain according to the guidance note and available learning modules. This includes the deployment of management tools and training materials in the country.
  • Coordinate with partners the implementation of appropriate logistical solutions to ensure the availability of vaccines in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Monitor health structure performance indicators and take corrective actions to optimize results.
  • Provide frequent and regular reports to the technical manager on all aspects related to the management of vaccines, cold chain logistics and contribute to the drafting of Sitreps and bulletins.
  • Prepare reports as per GPEI requirements at the end of each round and at the end of the campaign/response.
  • Support Outbreak Response Assessment Teams (OBRA) with information related to vaccine management, logistics and cold chain.
  • Provide supervision and coordination of national vaccine management consultants
  • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as requested by Program Managers, in order to contribute to the success of the outbreak response.

Qualifications

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in  logistics management or other master’s degrees (pharmacy, engineer, etc.), specialist in supply chain and health logistics with a great knowledge of the Expanded Immunization Program, in particular aspects related to the implementation of mass vaccination campaigns.
    *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience at national and international level in the management of EPI logistics (cold chain, vaccine management, waste management), management of vaccination campaign logistics. Involvement in a campaign using nOPV2 will be an asset;

Have skills in leadership, teamwork and adult training;

        Very good knowledge of the computer tool, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint software;

        Knowledge of EPI logistics tools (SMT, DVDMT, VIVA, Cold Chain Inventory tools);

        Experience of working in a multicultural environment and in the context of emergencies and developing countries.

  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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Deadline: W. Central Africa Standard Time