Supply Chain Technical Assistant at malaria consortium
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MALARIA CONSORTIUM
Position: Supply Chain Technical Assistant
Organisation: Malaria Consortium
Locations: Kaduna and Jigawa States, Nigeria
Total Vacancies: 2 Openings
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM
ABOUT MALARIA CONSORTIUM
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is an international non-profit organisation specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. The organisation works across Africa and Asia to improve health outcomes through evidence-based programmes.
JOB PURPOSE
Malaria Consortium is seeking qualified professionals to provide technical support for the supply chain management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration commodities in the assigned state.
The successful candidates will support effective commodity quantification, inventory management, distribution, reverse logistics, stock tracking, accountability and reporting. The role will help ensure the availability, security and proper management of public health commodities throughout programme implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supply Chain Management
Provide technical support for the procurement, storage, distribution and management of Azithromycin commodities in accordance with programme requirements, donor conditions and organisational procedures.
- Stock Monitoring and Inventory Control
Conduct monthly stock status assessments at State Central Medical Stores, identify stock gaps and discrepancies, and report issues requiring corrective action.
- Commodity Quantification and Microplanning
Support state-level microplanning, commodity quantification and distribution planning using reliable and verifiable data.
- Distribution and Reverse Logistics
Coordinate the distribution of commodities to health facilities and communities. Manage the return of unused or remaining commodities from health facilities to State Central Medical Stores after each implementation cycle.
- Pharmacovigilance and Reporting
Ensure the availability of pharmacovigilance forms and guide state teams on reporting adverse drug reactions. Support the collation and transmission of reports to NAFDAC and relevant state logistics coordination units.
- Logistics Data and Accountability
Maintain and update databases of commodity movements, reconcile logistics data with Monitoring and Evaluation records, review Logistics Management Information System reports and submit timely reports after each implementation cycle.
- Supportive Supervision and Quality Assurance
Conduct or facilitate monitoring visits to health facilities, assess supply chain practices, identify distribution or quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with State Logistics Management Coordinating Units, NTD teams, State Primary Health Care Development Agencies, health facilities and Malaria Consortium programme teams.
- Performance Monitoring
Conduct post-distribution gap analyses, coordinate logistics review meetings and provide regular updates to the State Programme Manager and Country Supply Chain Manager.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- At least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain and logistics management of malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities, particularly in campaign-based or community-level programmes.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s Ministry of Health supply chain systems and Logistics Management Information Systems, including MCLS.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders at state and LGA levels.
- Strong analytical, planning, coordination, negotiation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent written English and the ability to prepare accurate reports.
- A collaborative, flexible and service-oriented approach to work.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
A good understanding of public health commodity logistics in Nigeria.
Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and database tools.
Commitment to Malaria Consortium’s mission and demonstrated professional integrity.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form for their preferred state and upload their resume in PDF format.
Kaduna State: Use the Kaduna State application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.
Jigawa State: Use the Jigawa State application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.
Safeguarding course:
Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya and obtain a valid certificate. The certificate must be submitted at the point of engagement, and only candidates with a valid certificate will proceed through the engagement process.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the recruitment process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Applicants must submit their resumes in PDF format through the designated online application forms.
Hard-copy CVs are not accepted.
Malaria Consortium does not charge applicants any recruitment fees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026. (5:00PM)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online – Kaduna State
Click here to apply online – Jigawa State
