Role Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Supply Chain Management, NCASC and guidance from the focal point of the Logistics Unit, the Supply Chain Management Officer is responsible for coordination and management of the procurement, supply chain management functions of HIV pharmaceuticals and health products at NCASC in accordance with procurement and quality assurance policy of the GFTAM and with the financial and procurement rules and regulation of the Government of Nepal. 

Term and Location: Fixed term position till July 2015 with further possibility of extension based at National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), Kathmandu

Required Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or health related disciplines (Master's degree in Public Health/Management with Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy preferred) with at least 3 years of experience in supply and warehouse management of pharmaceutical and health products; Knowledge of pharmaceutical and health products procurement and supply management along with GFATM’s procurement and Quality Assurance Policies is desirable.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Prepare PSM plans undertake reviews as and when needed by the programme or Global Fund.
• Store HIV commodities and related supplies according to proper storage guidelines and maintain quality, safety and security of stock. 
• Quantification and forecasting of HIV commodities on the basis of reports of service delivery points, programme target and client data on regular basis.
• Prepare the transportation plan for proper and timely distribution of HIV commodities.
• Maintenance of logistics files, assuring that all required documentation/approvals are in the files. 
• Maintain stock database and HIV commodity tracking database using prescribed software and share with all stock holders periodically.
• Monitor that physical inventory has been taken of all commodities at specified times. 
• Prepare of standard documentation and timely reporting for programme inventories. Compile consumption data, issues data, losses and adjustments, and stock data for HIV commodities and prepare monthly reports. 
• Monitor stock status of commodities throughout the country and report to Director/Project Manager when the situation requires immediate action.
• Facilitate in the HIV logistics Management Training for Service delivery points.
• Manage availability of forms and reports to be used in the LMIS at all level. 
• Monitor SDPs on logistics issues related to HIV commodities and provide feedback as necessary.
• Support to manage proper disposal procedures and documentation of expired/unusable HIV commodities.
• Support Logistics Task Force Meeting on regular basis as per the need and plan and update the minute.
• Liaise with NCASC and pertinent stakeholders to ensure supply of appropriate drugs and kits in appropriate formulations and strength.
• Support to monitor the timely procurement of all the commodities as per the PSM plan to minimize stock out.
• Prepare the SOPs for the different required activities in daily activities and ensure the use of SOPs in right and correct way.
• Manage to maintain the Viral load machine, CD4 machine and other equipments are functional and insured. 
• Support in integration of HIV logistics in General Logistics system.
• Assist to review procurement plan and implementation schedule. 
• Provide support to deliver training on Supply Chain Management as per Global Fund guidelines to SDPs and other service delivery sites. 
• Field visit to service delivery points as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
• Ability to work with a minimum supervision and in high pressure.
• Ability to communicate technical procurement matters in a simple and clear manner. 
• Advance Computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word, power point and other database.
• Excellent language proficiency in English and Nepali.