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POSITION TITLE: Supply Chain Management Advisor (GS-13 equivalent) LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Supply Chain Management Advisor (Advisor) will provide technical guidance for the growing USAID/Indonesia HIV portfolio funded through the annual Regional Operational Plan (ROP) and incentive funding (Accelerate and Scale the Asia Program - ASAP funding). The Advisor contributes efforts to expand access to and improve the quality of HIV and TB health commodities in Indonesia. The incumbent reports to the Director of Health Office, and works closely with senior management and technical staff in the HO. The SCM Advisor serves in a senior-level capacity with a minimal level of supervision providing strategic direction and management of technical, programmatic and administrative oversight of health logistics and supply chain strengthening activities. The SCM Advisor supports a $ 20 million portfolio, contributing to the activities for the Global Health Supply Chain- Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM). The SCM Advisor works with other bilateral/multilateral agencies and international donors, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in developing and implementing policies and programs based on best practices and innovations in health logistics and supply chain. The SCM Advisor works with the Ministry of Health (MOH), and provincial level governments. The incumbent contributes to national technical working groups for the health logistics and supply chain systems and supports alliances with other donors, like Global Fund.

The Advisor will provide technical advice to both USAID / Indonesia and the Chief of Mission (COM) on HIV and TB supply chain questions. The Advisor is expected to provide supply chain guidance and expertise and participate with the USG in shaping the national HIV and TB dialogue and response plan leading to the attainment of epidemic control.

The Advisor will be based at the USAID office in Indonesia. The Advisor will work closely with HIV and TB teams within the HO and will receive technical direction from the HIV & TB Team Leader and the Deputy Director for the Health Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Advisor will provide supply chain guidance and expertise to USAID; support program management including PEPFAR administrative requirements, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and partner management; and participate in providing technical guidance within the health supply chain sector, including coordination with international donors and Government of Indonesia (GOI), etc. The Advisor will also provide capacity building and technical advice to USAID staff.

Provides technical, programmatic, and administrative management of key components of USAID Indonesia SCM for TB and HIV to achieve epidemic control (50%)

• Contributing to USAID’s working relationships with the GoI entities and other donors involved in supply chain and pharmaceutical management, participating in the coordination of supply chain strengthening and national discussions related to supply chain strengthening.
• Serving as a technical advisor regarding USAID’s investments in strengthening the GoI supply chain and commodities distribution system.
• Providing technical advice in the following areas:
• The SCM Advisor will provide technical guidance during program implementation. In supporting activities for the GHSC-PSM award, the SCM Advisor provides country level technical and programmatic support to the AOR in Washington, DC by reviewing implementing partner annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, semiannual and annual progress reports, and ensuring appropriate technical approach and content.
• Coordinates with multiple implementing partner staff on compliance with the U.S. Government’s legal/policy requirements, global changes in best practices and national quality standards on health logistics and supply chain management.
• Establishes and participates in integrated project/activity management groups for health logistics and supply chain management.

Build the capacity of USAID/Indonesia and Implementing Partners to leverage USAID/PEPFAR investments and TB portfolios to achieve epidemic control through donor coordination and use of data analysis for program decision making. (40%)

• Strengthen HIV and TB donor coordination and technical collaboration to achieve the greatest synergies with available resources.
• Ensures technical and programmatic synergy between USAID supply chain management activities and the other governmental and non-governmental health logistics activities by facilitating exchange of technical information and identifying opportunities for partnership on technical and programmatic activities with USAID’s PEPFAR IPs, TB portfolio IPs, the GOI, and other donors, including the GF.
• Facilitate engagement and information sharing among technical staff at USAID office.
• Reviewing current processes related to health commodity registration, quantification and forecasting, distribution and replenishment, warehouse management systems, logistics management information systems, supply chain management guidelines, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Analyzing and monitoring program progress and informing the Mission health office or senior management of any recommendations that need to be discussed with implementing partners, other international development partners or donors, or GoI officials.
• Developing and implementing the Mission’s road map to strengthen capacity in supply chain management and commodities distribution and replenishment, in the context of the decentralization reform.
• Working with the GHSC-PSM headquarters and in-country Field Office staff, mission staff, and implementing partners to regularly coordinate, monitor and report on the quantification, to monitor government-led procurements and ensure secure, on-time delivery of health commodities according to supply plans for USAID priority provinces for TB and HIV.
• Reviewing and recommending appropriate USAID internal controls for proper tracking of health commodities from arrival in-country to destination.
• As needed, preparing position papers for USAID senior management regarding policy dialogue with the GoI authorities and other stakeholders on supply chain strengthening efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

ANTICIPATED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (10%)

• Demonstrate proficiency across the core global health competencies defined as development practice, cross cultural awareness, communication, capacity strengthening, ethics of public health, health equity, gender equality and global burden of disease that is necessary for persons practicing in global health.
• Advance leadership skills to successful support capacity building and knowledge sharing activities, and mentor and develop junior staff.
• Apply leadership skills and technical expertise to support programmatic growth and scale up of HIV and TB epidemic control programs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Participate in professional continuing education, skills training and professional meetings to enhance relevant technical skills and career development.
• Complete and execute an Individual Learning and Training Plan and Annual Work Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree with 7 years’ relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 9 years’ relevant experience in public health, epidemiology, community health, biostatistics, or another relevant area.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with two or more technical disciplines (such as, distribution planning, warehousing, inventory management, risk management, and other key supply chain technical functions).
• Five years of experience in HIV clinical and/or public health programming is required. This should include experience working with policymakers and/or senior government officials on adopting and scaling up best practices in health programming for TB and HIV.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques and accepted procedures of health supply chain management. Working knowledge of the commodity logistics systems for health products related to HIV and TB is required.
• In depth knowledge of the Government of Indonesia’s public health supply chain systems is highly preferred, as well as knowledge of other major actors and key stakeholders in commodity procurement systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing or supporting HIV programming, including services for high risk key populations, preferably in Asia, is required.
• A minimum of two years of prior PEPFAR program experience is essential and is required.
• Demonstrated success in coordination and collaboration with a variety of development partners, including the Global Fund.
• Ability to analyze, communicate, and translate data/evidence into program and policy guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work in teams and advance teamwork.
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to PEPFAR and S/GAC work priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency with the ability to obtain and maintain Facility Access required.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED

• Facility Access

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