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Supply Chain Advisor

Erwebservice
Category:Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Deadline:2026-09-18
Verified Opening

Supply Chain Advisor

Date Posted

1 month ago

Expiration

Closed

Location

Yaounde, Cameroon

Salary

N/A

Job Description

Supply Chain Advisor: Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, the position provides technical assistance to improve forecasting, quantification, supply planning, inventory management, distribution, and use of logistics data for HIV and malaria medicines, laboratory products, and related health commodities. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Forecasting, Quantification, and Supply Planning ​- 35% Support national and regional forecasting, quantification, and supply planning for HIV and malaria diagnostic and therapeutic products including antiretroviral medicines, HIV test kits, laboratory commodities, and other relevant health products. Compile and review consumption, stock, service delivery, pipeline, and program data to inform commodity requirements and supply plans. Assist the Senior Technical Advisor and national counterparts in preparing annual quantification exercises, quarterly supply plan updates, and routine commodity reviews. Identify supply gaps, overstock, impending expiry, delayed deliveries, and other risks affecting product availability. Recommend practical actions to address identified supply risks and support follow-up with responsible stakeholders. Use approved forecasting and quantification tools and contribute to accurate entry, review, and updating of relevant national or global systems. ​

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Advisor: Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, the position provides technical assistance to improve forecasting, quantification, supply planning, inventory management, distribution, and use of logistics data for HIV and malaria medicines, laboratory products, and related health commodities. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Forecasting, Quantification, and Supply Planning ​- 35% Support national and regional forecasting, quantification, and supply planning for HIV and malaria diagnostic and therapeutic products including antiretroviral medicines, HIV test kits, laboratory commodities, and other relevant health products. Compile and review consumption, stock, service delivery, pipeline, and program data to inform commodity requirements and supply plans. Assist the Senior Technical Advisor and national counterparts in preparing annual quantification exercises, quarterly supply plan updates, and routine commodity reviews. Identify supply gaps, overstock, impending expiry, delayed deliveries, and other risks affecting product availability. Recommend practical actions to address identified supply risks and support follow-up with responsible stakeholders. Use approved forecasting and quantification tools and contribute to accurate entry, review, and updating of relevant national or global systems. ​Link to apply: https://jobscameroon.com/jobs/supply-chain-advisor

Skills & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, public health, supply chain management, logistics, or a related health or management field. Preferred: Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification in pharmacy, public health, supply chain management, or a related field. Required minimum experience At least six years of relevant experience in health commodity supply chain management, including experience in forecasting, quantification, supply planning, inventory management, or logistics data analysis. Experience supporting HIV and/or Malaria programs. Experience working with Cameroon’s health system, government counterparts, or donor-funded projects is preferred. At least 2–3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a complex public health program or project. Demonstrated experience in advocacy or representing a project/organization at the national level. Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge of health supply chain functions, including forecasting, quantification, supply planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, and distribution. Knowledge of HIV medicines, laboratory commodities, and related public health supply chain requirements. Knowledge of Malaria medicines, LLINs, Malaria RDT, and related public health supply chain requirements. Experience using logistics management information systems, commodity data, and analytical tools to inform supply planning and decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and forecasting or quantification tools such as QAT, PipeLine, Quantimed, or comparable applications. Ability to identify supply risks, analyze stock and consumption data, and recommend corrective actions. Strong coordination, facilitation, communication, and capacity-building skills. Professional proficiency in both French and English. Competencies Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving. Effective coordination, collaboration, and communication. Accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Application Interface

Closing Deadline: 2026-09-18