Logistics Assistant (Jigawa) at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Location: Jigawa

Jobpurpose

• To assist the Supply Chain Officer/Supply Chain Technical Assistant/Admin Officer and the state LMCU in the management of SARMAAN II commodities and medicines in Jigawa State office.

Scopeofwork

• The Logistics Assistant will be actively responsible for supporting an effective and efficient logistic management and inventory control system for SARMAAN II commodities and medicines in State office.
• S/he will work under the supervision of the Supply Chain Officer/Supply Chain Technical Assistant with the Admin Officer as dotted line Manager.

Key working relationships:

• The Logistics Assistant will be a member of the programme implementation team and report to the Supply Chain Officer/Supply Chain Technical Assistant or Admin Officer in delivering the supply chain distribution work plan and deliverables for the SARMAAN II programme.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Supply Chain Officer/Supply chain Technical Assistant/Admin Officer and State Central Medical Stores (SCMS) and LMCU on program implementation.
• Carry out pick and pack of implementation medicines (AZM), implementation tools, training materials and visibility materials for each AZM round.
• Carry out the sorting, counting and documentation of AZM reversed to the CMS at the end of each AZM round.
• Support physical verification of commodities with vendors during receipt into the stores and before dispatch during LMD.
• Ensure delivery notes/waybills are signed and issued to vendors at the CMS during LMD
• Separates empty bottles from unused ones and ensure they are clearly labelled.
• Support the conduct of post last mile distribution POD reconciliation.
• Assist in monitoring delivery of SARMAAN II commodities and escalate any discrepancies in the quantity of commodities delivered and any quality issues.
• Support the monthly stock status assessment of all SARMAAN II commodities at the state central medical store.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

ExpectedDeliverables

• Completes the pick and pack of SARMAAN II commodities latest 4 days to the commencement of LMD
• Collate and file CMS/duplicate copies of PoDs and all AZM transaction documents
• Reconciled post distribution stock report for non-medicine SARMAAN II commodities.
• Presents and updated report of reverse logistics to the supply chain officer 2 days after each round’s reverse logistics at the state central medical store.
• Presents a filled timesheet that is approved by the line manager (supply chain technical assistant) confirming the number of days worked.

Requirements

• A minimum of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination.
• Must be computer literate
• At least one year working experience in Commodity Logistics and supply management.
• Ability to work under pressure both in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours to meet urgent project deliverables.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality.
• Experience in pick and pack of public health commodity is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026 (5:00pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the application link below:

Note

• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill in the application form above
• Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• NMalaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link
• Malaria Consortium is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and ensuring that all staff, partners, and representatives uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibility to prevent abuse, harassment, and exploitation in all areas of our work. We expect everyone working with us staff, consultants, volunteers, and partners to adhere to this policy and our Code of Conduct. By following these standards, we help create safe environments and reduce any risk of harm in the communities we serve.

Safeguarding:

• Malaria Consortium is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and ensuring that all staff, partners, and representatives uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibility to prevent abuse, harassment, and exploitation in all areas of our work.
• We expect everyone working with us staff, consultants, volunteers, and partners to adhere to this policy and our Code of Conduct.
• By following these standards, we help create safe environments and reduce any risk of harm in the communities we serve.