IMA World Health, a subsidiary of Corus International, is seeking a Logistics and Operations Officer to support a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded elimination of lymphatic filariasis project in Haiti.





Corus International is a family of organizations which believes that those who were born into impossible circumstances deserve the opportunity for a better life. Corus was formed through the strategic merger of IMA World Health (operating as a public health organization since 1960), and Lutheran World Relief (operating as a livelihoods organization since 1945), and today includes smaller entities of Charlie Goldsmith Associates, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Coffee. Corus International works in over 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America with a primary focus on health, livelihoods, and emergency response.





IMA World Health is implementing a five-year CDC funded project to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Haiti that will focus on:


• Improved quality of, access to, and participation in mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns.


• Improved morbidity management and disability prevention of chronic disease.


• Identifying feasible and affordable approaches for managing areas of enhanced transmission and conducting post-validation surveillance; and


• Improved LF monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance before, during and after MDAs.

JOB SUMMARY
The Logistics and Operations Officer will be responsible for various logistics and pharmaceutical activities for IMA programs in Haiti, including management of stock, equipment, and reporting on regular basis about all inventory activities. This role will also have responsibility for some administrative follow -up for the LF-CDC, emergency response and VSLA projects. The Logistics and Operations Officer will work in close collaboration with the CDC-LF Program Manager and Haiti country office Finance and Administration Manager.
This position will report to the Program Manager and will be embedded in the project office within Haiti.
RESPSONSIBILITIES
• Logistics and stock management
• Provide support to IMA Haiti in all logistics and pharmaceutical activities, including liaising with MSPP, PAHO, and drug donation organizations.
• Provide regular updates on the stock on hand regarding drugs and other commodities stored at the IMA warehouse.
• Work in close collaboration with the Logistics and Pharmaceutical Officer in the planning and coordination of supply chain management activities for programs in Haiti.
• Ensure the cleanliness and internal order of storage points for drugs and equipment for programs in Haiti.
• Receive all logistical supplies and prepare all documents relating to MDA activities and Emergency response.
• Formulate and maintain a comprehensive record of all the supplies, equipment and vehicles that are available.
• Maintain Good Storage Practices at the warehouse and in the field.
• Transport drugs and materials to the communes of intervention according to standards and Good Transport Practices.
• Work with the managers of health facilities and community leaders on requests made by the Logistics and Pharmaceutical Officer to distribute efficiently and on time materials needed in the communes involved in Mass Drug Administration (MDA) activities.
• As directed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, participate with training teams in capacity building of Community Leaders, Community Promoters and Community Distributors.
• Prepare and deliver MDA kits to ensure MDA activities are implemented on schedule in target communes.
• Participate in carrying out the annual procurement plan.
• Participate as needed in supplier evaluation activities.
• Ensure the receipt of materials and equipment provided under special projects.
• Support brokers during clearance of materials purchased abroad or receiving in-kind donations.
• Carry out regular stock checks of supplies in special programs.
o Administration and supervision
• Observe and verify inventory of the project's materials and equipment.
• Control the movement of the project vehicles.
• Support in management and planning of field trips, including vehicle movements, flight requests, etc.
• Verify project vehicle reports (log and fuel report).
• Review all technical staff travel requests for Program Manager (vehicles, fuel, and other requirements).
• Maintain a record of partial payments and maintain open communication with the requestor to ensure that payments are accurate and error-free.
• Purchasing manager, the logistics starting point for the project.
• The Logistics and Operations Officer must be highly organized and able to multitask without difficulty.
One of his duties will be to prepare for travel, field trips, and other important project meetings by booking meetings and events, making travel arrangements, and distributing mail.
• Ensure the smooth running of the office in collaboration with the office operations manager.
• Directly supervise the CDC project driver and other administrative support staff.
• Attend coordination meetings, as relevant and requested, to share information and learn from other peer agencies, including with Haiti-based CDC and Carter Center colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with Corus policies and procedures.
• Support the Program Manager in ensuring all NTD activities adhere to national and WHO/PAHO technical norms and standards and that best practices and approaches are well documented and highlighted throughout program implementation.
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by the Program Manager.
• Perform any other tasks related to his/her competencies and experience assigned by the leadership of the country office.

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, operations, supply chain, or another related field, required.


• Knowledge of logistics, supply chain and distribution of health commodities is essential.


• Knowledge of health commodities management procedures.


• At least 2 years of experience in stock management and monitoring of supply chain in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong written and oral communication skills. French and Creole required. English is strongly preferred.


• Competence in capacity building.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Proactive.

Any application that does not comply with the instructions below will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed to jobshaiti@lwr.org no later than May 12, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
• The subject of the message indicates “Logistics and operation officer”.
• The body of the message must include the following elements:
o Your highest level of education in one of the fields mentioned in the qualification for the position.
o Your number of years of relevant experience.
o Your minimum gross monthly wage requirement.
o Your minimum period of availability after accepting the job offer.
o Are you related to a current IMA staff member?
A cover letter addressed to the Country Program Manager of IMA in Haiti, signed highlighting the most relevant experience for the position.
An updated, dated, and signed curriculum vitae with 3 professional references (name, title, relationship to the candidate, telephone number, e-mail address), one being the most recent direct supervisor; he will not be contacted without prior notification of the job candidate).

Monday-Friday 8h-4h

Resume, Cover letter & diplomas .......

Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.

IMA World Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by US or International law.

2023-05-15