Technical Advisor, HIV Supply Chain

Job Description

Chemonics is seeking a Technical Advisor, HIV Supply Chain to support the Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project to ensure a secure supply of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-approved products related to HIV prevention and/or treatment, including products such as condoms, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) kits, and pre-exposure prophylaxis. The Technical Advisor will work closely with the Task Order 1 (TO1) Director, internal stakeholders (including Country Programs, Global Supply Chain and Health Systems Strengthening) and the USAID leads for prevention and/or treatment in the Supply Chain for Health (SCH) Division to collaborate on supply chain issues, and to support implementing partners in the field to meet their PEPFAR HIV prevention and treatment targets and commodity needs. The successful candidate will support the annual country and Head Quarters work planning process, reviewing and providing feedback in line with PEPFAR and COP Technical Guidance. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

GHSC-PSM is the primary vehicle through which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) procures and provides health commodities for countries receiving U.S. government foreign assistance. GHSC-PSM also provides technical assistance to improve the efficiency, reach, and sustainability of in-country supply chains and is supported with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and USAID’s maternal and child health program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and implementation support to the GHSC-PSM Global Supply Chain and Country Programs teams, country offices, USAID Washington, and USAID Missions on topics related to HIV prevention and/or treatment commodities with tasks including:
• Conducting in-country quantification, including forecasting and supply planning, as requested by USAID, working with in-country partners and Ministry of Health counterparts.
• Providing technical assistance for strategic sourcing, commodity quantification and procurement, order management, and procurement data analysis.
• Assessing vendor inventory, including conducting cost/benefit analyses.
• Advising on specifications for PEPFAR-funded products, as well as selection, importation, and distribution.
• Writing reports, articles, technical documents, and program reference materials, including guidance on products and their uses.
• Conducting data analysis and visualization in support of manual and tools development.
• Designing reference materials and delivering training on products, planning, and procurement practices for headquarters and field office teams.
• Supporting and participating in external quality assurance visits such as those to pre-approved vendors.
• Contribute to strategies for PEPFAR programming in the larger strategy of the GHSC-PSM global supply chain.
• Advise procurement specialists on product tenders and awards in collaboration with procurement team leads and the HIV ISC (integrated supply chain) Manager.
• Provide recommendations regarding the development of sourcing strategies and long-term contracts.
• Track registration requirements in collaboration with the strategic sourcing team leads and the HIV ISC (integrated supply chain) Manager.
• Contribute to the review of supply plans for PEPFAR-funded products in collaboration with the Forecasting and Supply Planning (FASP) and PLAN teams to secure product supply, ensure alignment with the online catalog, and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
• Coordinate responses to USAID and other donor requests in collaboration with the TO1, Communications, Learning, Evidence, and Analytics for Results (CLEAR), Global Supply Chain, and Country Programs teams.
• Provide regular updates to GHSC-PSM teams on trends, developments and policies related to HIV prevention and/or treatment commodities.
• Provide supply chain updates to USAID counterparts and participate in regular meetings with the USAID prevention and/or treatment commodities points-of-contact.
• Support review of annual country operational plans (COP) ensuring HIV prevention and/or treatment sections are in line with PEPFAR technical guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, global health, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of related experience required, including supply chain management, commodity procurement, quantification, forecasting, vendor inventory assessment, and/or conducting cost/benefit analyses.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing large data sets for decision making and presenting findings to clients and other external stakeholders required.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, required.
• Experience interacting with US government agencies, in particular USAID, preferred.
• Familiarity with product lines (condom products, VMMC kits and devices, PrEP and TPT products, ARVs and related commodities) and knowledge of PEPFAR strategies and management practices desirable.
• Experience working in a developing country context strongly preferred, with experience providing technical assistance in developing countries desirable.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with experience in a large matrixed organization preferred.
• Willingness to travel overseas on two to four-week trips, typically two to four times a year.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Working proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese desirable.

Application Instructions:

Apply by Friday, 3/1. No telephone inquires, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.

An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.

About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.