Job Opportunity at MSD, Director of Logistics And Operations
Job Overview
POST: DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS – 1 POST
EMPLOYER Medical Stores Department (MSD)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2022-07-30 2022-08-12
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To advise the Director General on all matters related to logistics and Operations of the organization pertaining to storage and distribution of products;
ii. To provide impeccable leadership and supervision of the entire zonal operations to ensure that all operations are conducted as per MSD mandate in concurrence with the strategic plan;
iii. To lead the department based quantification process in collaboration with the parent Ministry to ensure all goods procured, distributed and stored are of the right quantities;
iv. To oversee and implements MSD’s strategic plan in relation to logistics, operations and customer service objectives;
v. To provide requisite advisory and leadership on implementation of logistics and operations performance contract and Strategic Management Office (SMO) targets in the directorate;
vi. To manage the warehousing operations including vertical programs (donor-funded products) in accordance with the governing procedures;
vii. To identify, plan, manage and implement projects within warehouse and distribution functions in line with MSD’s strategic objectives which includes expansion, and modernization;
viii. To establish and oversee implementation of effective inventory management procedures for cost-effective distribution, with minimal expiries and enhanced storage space;
ix. To provide high level advisory and management of transport services and the outsourced transport in a cost effective manner and in a seamless function to ensure they are readily available for distribution with no loss time;
x. To establish more platforms for stakeholder engagement to support increased funding, collaboration opportunities and information sharing between different stakeholders;
xi. To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback; and
xii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Job Opportunity at MSD, Director of Logistics And Operations
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Logistics Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Material Management, Business Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. The Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree. Candidate must be registered by the Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board (PSPTB) with ten years of working experience of which two (2) years must be in a managerial level.
REMUNERATION:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institute’s salary scale (MSDS).
