Chemonics International Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Health System Strengthening Specialist/Regional Office Coordinator Maroua.

REPORT TO: Deputy Country Director
PROJECT: USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)
Background: The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC) – Procurement and Supply
Management (PSM) project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USGfunded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain
management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria
Initiative (PMI), and Population and Reproductive Health. In supporting USG-funded global health activities,
GHSC/PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related
systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.
At the country level, GHSC/PSM supports country strategies and priorities that fall under the following three
project objectives:
• Global Commodity Procurement and Logistics
• Systems Strengthening Technical Assistance
• Global Collaboration to Improve Long-Term Availability of Health Commodities.
The overall goal of GHSC-PSM in Cameroon is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in
PEPFAR and PMI supported regions.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Governance & Coordination
• Provide technical assistance to the Malaria Regional Technical Group (RTG) and other partners in the
following areas, with a specific focus on malaria patient and logistics information system:
o Identification and analysis of constraints that affect data quality, completeness and timeliness
and propose solutions to ensure uninterrupted availability of malaria commodities,
o Conduct field visits to gather data, to monitor and supervise the implementation of an agreed
quality improvement plan and update selected Key Performance Indicators in the area of supply
chain management,
o In collaboration with the Warehousing, Inventory Management and Distribution Specialist,
develop and implement the regional operational plan, monthly and quarterly reports, and
monitoring and evaluation of performance and program impact in the region.
• Ensure appropriate coordination within the Region’s MOH and other technical partners for efficient
and effective programming, implementation and follow-up of all supply chain management activities.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership to regional supply chain Technical Working Groups.
• Ensure that the GHSC-PSM is actively represented and provides key technical input at key forums,
working groups and steering committees that are directly related to supply chain management
activities.
Data visibility / performance improvement
• Support efforts to enhance data visibility of malaria commodity data, to include LMIS reporting rates,
order fill rates, on time delivery, stock status, and expiry rates, supervising extensively the regional
data analyst and collaborating with the national M&E Advisor.
• Participate in routine regional M&E reviews (TWG)
• Review and advise on information from existing platforms at the district and regional levels
• Prepare updates, success stories, activity reports and conduct presentations for GHSC – PSM
Cameroon, Region, Ministry of Health (MOH), donors and other stakeholders on the status of the
GSC-PSM regional operational plan,
• Prepare and present technical presentations as necessary.
Administration, Operations and Finance at regional office level
• Ensure that GHSC-PSM program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and
procedures at the regional office level.
• Supervise the program’s day-to-day field operations, particularly office administration and local
procurements.
• Supervise daily project operations regarding office maintenance and repairs, provision of office
supplies, and security.
• Manage petty cash, including log, distribution, receipts, and reconciliation.
• Process invoices from local vendors and professional services agreements.
• In coordination with the country director, schedule staff meetings and prepare agendas.
• Manage and maintain physical and electronic office records management consistent with Chemonics’
policies and standards and USAID regulations.
• Ensure staff compliance with office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Directly supervise the technical and administrative staff in the GHSC-PSM regional office
• Represent the project as needed at the regional level,
• Serve as a member of senior management team of the project
• Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, health information, pharmaceutical sciences,
supply chain management, statistics or related field required, plus 5 years of progressively
responsible technical experience.
• Advanced degree preferred; years of experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Proven knowledge of Logistics Management Information Systems.
• At least five-years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in the North or Far-North regions
of Cameroon
• Proven experience in capacity building and in collecting, analyzing and reporting on data related to
commodity supply chain management.
• Proven knowledge of supply chain management of public health program commodities in
Cameroon.
• Proven experience in Coordinating Public Health programs and working in collaboration with the
MOH and its stakeholders
• Proven experience in Staff supervision and skills on monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, with minimum supervision
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to manage a wide range of activities while meeting deadlines with high quality results.
• Demonstrated strong attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English required.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to serve as a professional mentor.
• Willingness to travel inside and outside the country as needed
Duration of Assignment
This is an unspecified term position.
Location of Assignment
The location of assignment is in Maroua
Supervision
The HSS Specialist/Regional office coordinator will report directly to the Deputy Country Director
Application Instructions: Please send electronic submissions of your CV, Cover Letter to
https://cameroonoperationsmanager.formstack.com/forms/health_system_strengthening_specialist_re
gional_office_coordinator_maroua_copy  no later than August 11th 2023 at 5pm. No telephone
inquiries please and only selected candidates will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information,
age, or other legally protected characteristics.
Chemonics doesn’t charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.