Position: LLIN Distribution Assistant
Location: States 100%, Southern Sudan
Reports to: LLIN Distribution Coordinator, Malaria Department
Closing Date: 21st- Sept- 2009
Background:
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Under the Global Fund Round Seven grant PSI Sudan intends to deliver 3 million long lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLIN) to vulnerable populations via mass distribution campaigns across six priority states.
PSI Sudan seeks qualified, dynamic candidates for the LLIN Distribution Assistant position. Under the Global Fund Round Seven grant PSI Sudan intends to continue delivering the balance of 3 million long lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLIN) to vulnerable populations via mass distribution campaigns across three priority states(Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, and Jonglei) as well as implementing a comprehensive communications campaign. The role of the LLIN Distribution Assistant is to support the LLIN Distribution Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of all distribution related activities in his/her respective State. This is a 3 month consultancy position with a possibility of an extension depending on the candidate’s performance. The position is based out of Juba with 80% travel and will report to the LLIN Distribution Coordinator.
Overall Responsibilities Include:
- Identify distribution sites in collaboration with MoH and implementing partners
- Identify local transport (trucking) options at the state and county levels
- Identify accessible trucking routes for LLIN delivery
- In charge of receiving LLINs at county level
- Responsible for LLIN stock in state at all levels
- Lead training with local partners/ workers on the distribution model
- Supervise local staff to ensure proper distribution guidelines are followed
- Liaise with head office on financial matters
- Ensure that PSI Sudan field financial policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
- Verify that financial reports and documents are sent to the head office on weekly basis.
- Represent PSI Sudan at the state and county levels to MoH and implementing partners.
- Any other activities as requested by the LLIN Distribution Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Sudanese National
- Previous experience in high impact distribution activities in difficult locations and under challenging circumstances.
- Previous experience working in Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria or Jonglei State
- 1-3 years work experience in logistics and financial management
- Previous liaison experience with government and partners
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Computer proficient
Interested candidates may apply via email with a copy of their CV, cover letter and list of referees to cajuga@psi-sudan.org or submit applications in hard copy to Emmy Akoth’s Desk at PSI Sudan reception by the deadline at 5:00 pm on 21st--Sept- 2009.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
