We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: PSM Intern – I
Ref: R3667
Location: Katsina
Description
- The PSM Intern will work in close collaboration with the state-based SCMS Specialist and project partners on all aspects of project management and implementation at the state level.
- The intern will assist the SCMS Specialist in ensuring that the project functions efficiently, providing oversight to all project activities.
- S/he will assist with logistics processes in project-related SCMS and documentation.
- Additionally, s/he will assist the SCMS Specialist in ensuring that all technical activities under the project are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
- S/he assists the specialists in providing oversight to LGA level routine activities e.g. LGA data validation meetings, data entry, supply chain data collection, spot-checks on the last-mile distribution of health commodities, training, and so on.
Responsibilities
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- Drafting/ compilation of activity reports
- Preparation of internal process tools such as activity profiles, purchase requests, travel advance requests, and expense reports.
- Assisting the SCMS Specialist with logistics arrangements for meetings/ workshops or training with the state government other partners/ stakeholders.
- Keeping an inventory of project equipment at the state level
- Participating in accessing activity progress to ensure that the partners and local contractors maintain close adherence to work plans, meet designated milestones, deliverables, benchmarks, and provide technical assistance when needed.
- Assisting in monitoring program implementation and use of resources.
- Support oversight of routine activities such as LMIS data review on NHLMIS platform, POD reconciliation & validation, BIDIDT, and BFSR Quality Improvement.
- Support data entry routinely at the state level
- Support the tracking of last-mile distribution of malaria health products and so on.
- S/he will support knowledge management functions including documentation of success stories and lessons learned.
- Any other task assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
- One year (1) or less of experience in malaria project implementation, public health or health systems strengthening is required;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, stakeholders, and donors.
- Demonstrated competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Willingness to travel at about 25% of the time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office Packages-Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
- Training development and facilitation skills.
- Program Management skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: January 31, 2024