Supply Chain Transition and Start-Up Consultant

Overview Jhpiego is assuming responsibility for selected supply chain systems strengthening activities previously supported through the Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. During the transition and start-up period, focused technical assistance is required to maintain continuity in priority planning, human resource, quantification, and Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) functions including open mSupply. Jhpiego therefore seeks a consultant to provide targeted technical and implementation support for the development of the annual supply chain workplan; recruitment of competent supply chain human resources; malaria quantification working group support and routine supply plan updates; and continuity and expansion of open mSupply services at supported health facilities. Purpose of the Consultancy The consultant will provide high-level technical leadership and implementation support to enable Jhpiego to successfully meet project start-up milestones and establish the systems, processes, partnerships, and technical capacity required to implement supply chain strengthening activities under the new award. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide focused start-up and transition support in four priority areas: (1) development of the annual supply chain workplan; (2) recruitment and onboarding support for competent supply chain personnel; (3) malaria and MCH annual forecasting and quarterly supply planning through the Malaria Quantification Working Group and the national Quantification Sub-Group; and (4) eLMIS functions, including continued support to the implementation hub, existing mSupply facilities and rollout to additional district facilities. Responsibilities Annual Supply Chain Workplan Development Lead and facilitate the development of the project's annual supply chain workplan in alignment with award requirements and Ministry of Health priorities. Work with Jhpiego technical and management teams and relevant government counterparts to define priority activities, timelines, responsibilities, milestones, and expected outputs. Support review and finalization of the workplan based on feedback from Jhpiego and relevant stakeholders. Recruitment of Supply Chain Human Resources Provide technical support for the recruitment of competent supply chain personnel required under the new award. Support review and refinement of supply chain job descriptions and technical qualification requirements, as needed. Participate in technical screening, shortlisting, interview processes, and assessment of candidates for relevant supply chain positions. Provide technical input to support selection of personnel with the competencies required for forecasting, supply planning, LMIS including mSupply and DHIS-2, data use, and related supply chain functions. Support technical orientation to newly recruited and existing Jhpiego personnel, and handover to the staff on the priority functions covered by this consultancy. Malaria forecasting and Supply Planning Support continuity of malaria forecasting and supply planning activities through the Malaria Quantification Group and the national Quantification Sub-Group. Provide technical assistance for preparation, review, validation, documentation, and follow-up of malaria quantification outputs. Support use of the Quantification Analytics Tool (QAT), where applicable, for forecasting and supply planning activities, as well as capacity building on the functioning and use of QAT. Support routine review and updating of the malaria supply plan using the latest stock status, consumption, procurement, shipment, funding, and programmatic information. Facilitate coordination with the National Malaria Control Programme, Directorate of Pharmaceutical Services, National Medical Supplies Agency, Jhpiego, and other relevant stakeholders to maintain an agreed and current supply plan. Support identification and documentation of supply risks, funding or procurement gaps, an…

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