Distribution & Transportation Manager at VillageReach

VillageReach is a non-profit global health innovator that develops, tests, implements and scales new solutions to critical health system challenges in low-resource environments, with an emphasis on strengthening the "last mile” of healthcare delivery. VillageReach combines expertise across public health, technology, and business to bring life-saving innovation - new systems, programs and technologies - to scale and sustainability in the world’s most underserved communities.

 

Distribution & Transportation Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience9 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Technical Assistance (100%) 

  • Lead or support engagement of key stakeholders and partners in the design, implementation and adaptation of solutions and innovations related to health commodity distribution and transportation and related route planning, strategy and optimization. 
  • Support the integration of distribution and transportation solutions, innovations and measurement across health programs and product streams. 
  • Support and build capacity of supply chain technical staff and consultants in distribution and transportation best practices deployed for the activity's implementation.  
  • Work with the Ministry of Health virtual academy to develop online modules for distribution and transportation.   
  • Lead activity-based costing of the distribution and transportation systems in the Kenyan health supply chain space. 
  • Work with the Supply Chain Information Systems Manager and Workforce Development Manager to develop the distribution and transportation modules of the Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS) and Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) maturity models respectively.  
  • Work with the Warehousing and Inventory Manager to streamline quantification and supply planning bottlenecks in the last mile supply chain segment. 
  • Work with the Regional Integration Manager to identify and address demand-side barriers through innovative, context-appropriate solutions to enhance commodity availability and patient access. 
  • Represent the activity and its distribution and transportation work in stakeholder/partner engagements and coordination forums. 

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

  • This position may or may not have supervisory responsibilities.   

Education & Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree or equivalent in pharmacy, supply chain management, public health, business or related field. 
  • Minimum 9 years’ work experience working in health supply chains within public or private sector. 
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical, management expertise for complex programs. 
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with health supply chain agencies in Kenya such as Kenya Medical Supplies Agency, Directorate of Health Products & Technologies, Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies and others. 
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills as well as creative problem-solving and analytical skills; 
  • Experience working within Kenya's health supply chain distribution and transportation private sector will be an added advantage. 
  • Knowledge and experience in developing content for online/virtual learning.  
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain systems and data flow at the community level (last mile). 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to VillageReach on apply.workable.com to apply

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