National Consultant- To Support the Implementation of the National Drug Distribution Guideline (NDDG) for states and Develop a Framework for Operationalisation of Central Medical Store at UNICEF
UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:
Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection and participation.
Promotes efforts to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality; expand access to quality basic education; and strengthen social and child protection systems.
Uses a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach
Plays a catalytic role in supporting federal, state and local governments in identifying key bottlenecks that hinder realization of the rights of disadvantaged children, supported by equity-focused, inclusive advocacy, planning, action and monitoring at all levels.
Supports adolescent development.Purpose of Assignment:
The objective of the consultancy is to support the DFDS to review and finalize the framework on NDDG which is a crucial document in the health supply chain system, and to ensure smooth running of operations are put in place. The framework for the operationalization of the central medical stores will articulate the governance system for the management.
Scope of Work:
He/she will work with relevant officers of the Department of Food and Drugs Services and stakeholders to review and finalize the National Drug Distribution Guidelines (NDDG) through the outlined processes:
Desk Review the draft version 2.0 of the NDDG
.Support DFDS to organize a workshop for the review of the draft NDDG
Harvest final stakeholders’ input
Determine how the central warehouses will function effectively as hubs of distribution excellence for each state.
Consolidation of stakeholders for finalization of the document.
Review and validate final draft of Document for final approval.
Assess the organizational capacity of DFDS/FMOH staff using standardized tools.
Build capacity of DFDS/FMoH staff
Responsibilities include
Conduct in depth desk review of the 2016 NDDG and come up with a draft
Prepare these agenda for the two times 5 days’ workshop
Facilitate Stakeholder engagement workshop to Review the draft NDDG
Using information gathered from the workshop and package the report to come up with the NDDG.
Develop a comprehensive report on the activity and implementation plan.
Work Assignments Overview
Conduct desk review of 2016 NDDG and draft version 2.0
Deliverables/Outputs
Draft updated NDDG reflecting current realities
Prepare agenda and facilitate 2 workshops with DFDS & stakeholders
Deliverables/Outputs
Workshop agenda, stakeholder input consolidated.
Finalize draft NDDG with stakeholder feedback and validation
Deliverables/Outputs
Finalized draft of NDDG
Develop implementation plan for operationalization of central warehouses
Deliverables/Outputs
Draft Implementation Plan
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (B. Pharm) with 15 years post qualification
Advanced degree in public health Pharmacy or a related field or Professional certification in supply chain.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in warehouse management and distribution
A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in conducting organizational review and development of frameworks, SOPs, guidelines and policies.
Working in both the private and public space is an added advantage
Proficiency in development of distribution matrix and route plans
Thorough knowledge and proven experience in programme evaluation
Deep understanding of the Supply Chain programming in Sub-Saharan Africa
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people.
Excellent English writing skills.
Knowledgeable in PPP arrangement
Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively under pressure, including in a multi-cultural environment.
