Supply & Distribution Manager

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is building on its work on HIV and malaria treatment to support ambitious new efforts to scale-up access to essential child medicines. As part of this, CHAI has developed a program with a focus on driving scale-up of zinc and oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to treat diarrhea, which kills approximately 800,000 children every year. Working with the governments of high-burden countries and leading global institutions, CHAI will support intensified efforts at both global and country levels to plan, resource, and implement effective interventions for scaling-up these products.  To ensure the products are available and affordable to patients in need, CHAI will focus both on developing a healthy and competitive and sustainable supply base as well as a robust distribution strategy.  CHAI is seeking a Supply & Distribution Manager to join the our team to provide support in the development and execution of end-to-end (manufacturer to private retailer and/or public health center) supply strategies to support the rapid scale up of zinc/ORS in four CHAI focal countries (India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda).  This role will require close collaboration with key manufacturers, distributors/wholesalers, and other partner organizations (such as international donors). We are seeking a highly motivated individual with relevant experience in supplier relations and supply chain management; specifically in the private (pharmaceutical, FMCG) or public sector (health related commodities). The manager will be responsible for guiding the development of our global and country specific distribution strategies; overseeing the successful execution of these strategies, and guide the management of relationships with key zinc/ORS suppliers in and across countries.  The manager must have a detailed understanding of the challenges of in-country/national supply chains in both the public and private sectors in a developing country setting. In addition, the individual will provide overall support to country teams on all supply-related aspects of the broader zinc/ORS strategy development and implementation (particularly as teams are not yet fully staffed up). The Supply Chain Distribution Manager will spend ~30-50% of his/her time travelling both internationally and domestically to ensure the successful delivery of the programs. Preferred base location is Nigeria; alternative locations (such as the US) will be considered on a case by case basis for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to country teams to develop detailed supply and distribution strategies in public and private sectors, to improve availability and affordability of zinc/ORS for target populations. Support country teams in cultivating strong relationships with strategic partners – including local pharmaceutical companies, distributors/wholesalers, and other key stakeholders to identify and capitalize on opportunities to rationalize/streamline supply chains in a sustainable manner. Support negotiations between suppliers and CHAI country teams/national governments on drug pricing and other supply terms and conditions, and manage ongoing contractual relationships with various parties. Develop and present business analyses (both qualitative and quantitative) to inform CHAI’s work Analyze and map end-to-end supply chains and their cost structures, identify key decision makers and potential inefficiencies. Identify and implement key metrics to monitor the performance of the distribution systems Engage CHAI’s scientific experts to provide technical support on matters related to optimizing drug formulations, sourcing of competitively priced raw materials/API, and matters related to drug quality As needed, provide support to broader strategy development and implementation to country teams and ensure sharing of key information and insights across countries and partners. Represent CHAI to the global health community, private-sector partners, and government officials to facilitate project development and implementation. Build capacity as needed within the various stakeholders including CHAI country teams, Governments and Private Sector actors.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years supply chain and specifically distribution related work experience, with a focus of working in Africa, ideally in the pharmaceutical or Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) fields. Exceptional strategic development skills; ability to be a thought leader amidst substantial ambiguity and changing circumstances Strong management skills, experience with managing complex projects with remote teams. Exceptional analytical (quantitative and qualitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to communicative effectively with people of varied professional / cultural backgrounds Demonstrated success in coordinating partners and developing strong relationships in order to drive a multi-stakeholder process Entrepreneurial mindset and strong self-motivation Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, high-pressure, multicultural environment Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities Ability to rapidly absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information Detail-oriented with strong organization skills Plus: experience working in Nigeria; familiarity with Nigerian pharmaceutical/consumer markets.

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