Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 21 Dec 2015
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 6 months
The role Under the direct supervision of Director of Logistics, the Roving Medical Logistics Manager will ensure an adequate running and implementation of Development Programming and Emergency response and will advise the field sites (70%). He / She will ensure the placement of proper pharmaceutical logistic information system in all the project areas and will also be involved in all logistic technical field of expertise (pharmaceutical quantification, consumption monitoring, order compliance)
Q* Minimum of 3 years' management experience, including significant field operations experience supporting emergency activities during outbreak response * Graduation degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical Supply Chain or equivalent professional experience * Robust experience of INGO emergency programme, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure. * An excellent understanding of medical supply chain management in complex and challenging environments. * Substantial experience in health logistics, specifically pharmaceutical logistics, including procurement, transportation, and warehouse stock management. * Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, best practices in emergency management. * Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically. * Previous experience of managing and developing a large team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. * Fluency in written and spoken English * Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches. ualifications and experience
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'C.Chege.60255.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'