Chemonics seeks a Supply Chain Maturity and performance Analyst and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management expert for an anticipated Supply Chain Diagnostics and Strategy Activity in Nepal, funded by The Global Fund (TGF). This activity shall be executed under the direct supervision of Ministry of Health and Population and coordinated by Save the Children International (SCI) in Nepal. TGF in partnership with SCI seek to acquire services of a qualified technical assistance (TA) over a period of 4-6 months. The TA aims to provide support to the Government of Nepal to undertake a rapid supply chain diagnostics review and support the Management Division of Ministry of Health and Population to develop a 5-year national health product supply chain strategic plan consistent with national health policies and development goals.

The Supply Chain Maturity and performance Analyst, and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management expert will undertake an end-to-end supply chain diagnostics review to size and profile the supply chain network(s) in Nepal and to document and build consensus on the major risks and root causes in health product management. Following the diagnostics, Chemonics is seeking qualified Pharmaceutical and supply chain management specialists in the following areas for inclusion in this anticipated proposal:  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; relevant advanced degree preferred. 
• Academic and/or professional credentials in supply chain management, pharmacy, health, management, monitoring and evaluation or related fields, or at least 5 years professional experience in public health supply chain management and / or public health supply chain M&E/performance management. 
• Proven experience in health supply chain performance management in the global health and developing country context or in Nepal. 
• Prior work experience in roles related to strengthening health supply chain performance management in at least one developing country or in Nepal. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment, across teams and disciplinary fields.
• Understanding of cross-cutting issues in health systems strengthening including health supply chain performance management, and supply chain system maturity assessment. Ability to synthesize and communicate complex supply chain performance management related issues within the broad agenda for health systems strengthening.  
• Prior experience with the USAID, UN, Global Fund and/or GAVI supported programs, preferably at country level, is an asset 
• Possess strong analytical skills and health supply chain performance management skills. 
• Strong ability to work under pressure and on budget with diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork building skills.