Job Opportunity: State Campaign Logistics Advisor – Kogi State

Malaria Consortium is seeking a qualified and experienced Logistics Advisor to join their team in Kogi State, Nigeria. This is a full-time, temporary position offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to impactful malaria prevention campaigns.

About the Role:
The Logistics Advisor will provide technical support for the supply chain management of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) across states implementing mass malaria campaigns. This role involves maintaining efficient logistics, inventory control, and accountability of ITNs, while supporting state-level malaria elimination programs and coordinating closely with logistics units and campaign teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Management (70%)

• Ensure timely supply chain activities aligned with donor requirements and organizational policies
• Support ITN microplanning and target setting for mass campaigns
• Strengthen procurement, delivery, and supply chain of ITN and related commodities
• Contribute to commodity quantification and distribution planning
• Oversee submission of logistic reports and reconciliation tools
• Coordinate reverse logistics for unused ITNs post-campaign
• Manage delivery discrepancies and quality issues at all distribution levels
• Serve as a primary liaison between Malaria Consortium and state logistics units
• Work with Monitoring and Evaluation teams to reconcile logistics and service data

Coordination and Feedback (30%)

• Maintain smooth collaboration with technical and supply chain teams
• Coordinate supply chain micro-planning in campaign states
• Provide timely updates to the Health Systems Country Supply Chain Manager
• Support state and national malaria elimination program supply chain units

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-7 years post-qualification in pharmacy or public health-related field
• Minimum 3 years continuous experience in ITN mass campaign supply chain and logistics management
• Experience engaging stakeholders at national and state levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and planning skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of public health commodity logistics in Nigeria

Skills & Competencies:

• Effective work at sub-national levels
• Understanding of pharmaceutical importation and customs processes
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical ability to simplify complex information
• Flexibility and problem-solving in dynamic environments
• Excellent Excel and database management skills

About Malaria Consortium:
Founded in 2003, Malaria Consortium is a leading non-profit dedicated to preventing and controlling malaria and other communicable diseases in vulnerable populations across Africa and Asia. Through evidence-based programs and partnerships, the organization aims to save lives and promote Universal Health Coverage.

How to Apply:
Due to the nature of this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date. Early application is encouraged.

To apply, please visit: https://malariaconsortium.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4162080?cid=2061

Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.