Supply Chain Technical Assistant at Malaria Consortium – Jigawa and Kaduna States

Organization: Malaria Consortium
Position: Supply Chain Technical Assistant
Locations: Jigawa and Kaduna States, Nigeria
Job Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, Public Health
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM

Job Summary

Malaria Consortium is seeking qualified Supply Chain Technical Assistants to support the management of Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (AZM MDA) commodities in Jigawa and Kaduna States.

The successful candidates will provide technical support for commodity distribution, inventory management, reverse logistics, stock monitoring, accountability, and reporting to ensure the effective delivery of public health commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and conduct monthly stock assessments of AZM MDA commodities.
• Support campaign microplanning, commodity quantification, and distribution planning.
• Strengthen supply chain management at state medical stores and health facilities.
• Coordinate reverse logistics and the return of unused commodities after distribution cycles.
• Monitor commodity deliveries and report discrepancies or quality concerns.
• Support pharmacovigilance reporting and ensure the availability of adverse drug reaction reporting forms.
• Review logistics management information system (LMIS) reports and reconcile logistics data with monitoring and evaluation records.
• Maintain accurate logistics databases and submit timely reports.
• Coordinate supportive supervision, monitoring visits, and review meetings with relevant state and LGA stakeholders.

Requirements

Interested applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with at least seven years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in supply chain and logistics management of malaria or HIV/AIDS commodities, particularly in campaigns or community-level implementation.
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s Ministry of Health supply chain systems and logistics management information systems, including MCLS.
• Experience engaging state and LGA stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, planning, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage responsibilities effectively.

Experience managing public health commodities in Nigeria and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database tools are desirable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the appropriate state application form:

• Kaduna State: Use the Kaduna application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

• Jigawa State: Use the Jigawa application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

Applicants should submit their resumes in PDF format.

Safeguarding Requirement: Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya and provide a valid certificate at the engagement stage. Only candidates who meet this requirement will proceed with the engagement process.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Notice: Malaria Consortium does not charge any recruitment fees and does not accept hard-copy CVs.

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.