ROJECT BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance activity (KIPS) is to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of quality-assured and affordable health commodities through a resilient and mature supply chain system and pharmaceutical regulatory services. KIPS will work to strengthen the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Supply Chain Specialist will implement and support county level supply chain functions for the USAID KIPS activity. This will include engaging county level stakeholders, supporting the design, implementation and, learning and adaptation of strategies to optimize supply chain operations, and coordinating with county level KIPS staff focused on supporting data, training and regulatory systems strengthening. This position will report to the Regional Integration Manager and will be based at the county level, supporting activities in multiple counties planned to receive differentiated packages of technical assistance.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Technical Assistance and support for supply chain activities at the county level.
Support the design, implementation, and learning and adaptation of strategies to optimize supply chain operations and ensure commodity availability.
Work with Health Product and Technology Unit teams to implement strategies to advance supply chain maturity and track progress in initiatives via the supply chain scorecard.
Support the strategic technical direction of activities across the supply chain in coordination with the pharmaceutical management, data/information systems, and cross-cutting workstreams to ensure a coherent and integrated approach across different aspects of the supply chain.
Support development and implementation of the integration strategy to ensure harmonization and coordination across various health areas, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, maternal and child health, and others.
Coordinate and support the MEL/CLA team in oversight of research, assessments, and evaluations across the technical areas to generate evidence and inform continuous learning, adaptation, and integration.
Monitor and report on the progress and impact of integration efforts, leveraging data and evidence to inform decision-making and continuous improvement at county level.
Support county level capacity building initiatives to transfer skills and competencies to national/county supply chain management units and pharmaceutical regulatory bodies, promoting integrated approaches.
Identify opportunities for integration, synergies, and cross-cutting interventions at county level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in supply chain management for health commodities in resource-limited settings, particularly on donor-funded programs.
Excellent understanding of subnational health commodity supply chain systems and management in Kenya.
Experience engaging government supply chain and related stakeholders to support integrated implementation of pharmaceutical management, supply chain, and data systems interventions.
Demonstrated ability to transfer technical skills, build capacity of country institutions, systems, and workforce, and promote integrated approaches.
Strong strategic thinking, activity management capabilities, and experience with integration in the global health/international development context.
Skills in stakeholder management, partnership development, communication, team leadership, and fostering collaboration across different stakeholder groups.
Proficiency in results-based monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management principles, with a focus on measuring and reporting on integration efforts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.