Cold Chain Specialist (Vaccine Management & Logistics), P4 , New York
Duty Station: New York
Contract Type: Long Term Staff (FT) Contract Duration: 2 years
Application Deadline: 14 March 2013 UNICEF is a global leader in vaccine supply, reaching 40% of the world’s children. Immunization is a central part of our commitment to protecting the world’s most vulnerable children, and we are looking for experienced Cold Chain and Logistics professionals. Key Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Health Specialist/Polio in the Polio Team, Programme Division, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in Health Section and Supply Division to provide vision, technical leadership and coordination of technical support to regional and country offices for strengthening national vaccine management and CCL systems for polio in all polio affected countries and for overall routine immunizations in polio endemic countries. Key responsibilities include: 1. Work with partners to develop/update global strategies, tools and guidance on CCL policies, procedures and systems. 2. Work with regional and country to support national systems to meet minimum standards in relation to: a. equipment used in the CCL system b. vaccine stock management to prevent stock-outs and optimize vaccine wastage c. vaccine shipment/transport d. temperature monitoring. 3. Provide advice and facilitate trainings on: a. links and synergies for CCL for polio campaigns with the procurement and supply management of routine immunization in endemic countries and, where appropriate, other essential health commodities b. outsourcing of CCL functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness c. developing alternative strategies to get vaccines from the national port to communities in the field 4. Work as part of the proposed UNICEF/WHO CCL Hub and with close engagement of other partners globally and in the field and will provide support in countries as needed.
Contract Type: Long Term Staff (FT) Contract Duration: 2 years
Application Deadline: 14 March 2013 UNICEF is a global leader in vaccine supply, reaching 40% of the world’s children. Immunization is a central part of our commitment to protecting the world’s most vulnerable children, and we are looking for experienced Cold Chain and Logistics professionals. Key Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Health Specialist/Polio in the Polio Team, Programme Division, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in Health Section and Supply Division to provide vision, technical leadership and coordination of technical support to regional and country offices for strengthening national vaccine management and CCL systems for polio in all polio affected countries and for overall routine immunizations in polio endemic countries. Key responsibilities include: 1. Work with partners to develop/update global strategies, tools and guidance on CCL policies, procedures and systems. 2. Work with regional and country to support national systems to meet minimum standards in relation to: a. equipment used in the CCL system b. vaccine stock management to prevent stock-outs and optimize vaccine wastage c. vaccine shipment/transport d. temperature monitoring. 3. Provide advice and facilitate trainings on: a. links and synergies for CCL for polio campaigns with the procurement and supply management of routine immunization in endemic countries and, where appropriate, other essential health commodities b. outsourcing of CCL functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness c. developing alternative strategies to get vaccines from the national port to communities in the field 4. Work as part of the proposed UNICEF/WHO CCL Hub and with close engagement of other partners globally and in the field and will provide support in countries as needed.
Qualifications 1. Advanced University degree is required, additional degree/training in Logistics, Cold Chain or related areas is an asset. 2. Eight years of experience in logistics, cold chain or related areas; of which at least 2-4 years in developing countries. 3. Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:
To Apply Please click on link http://bit.ly/1595o5D or visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our e-Recruitment system, and search using keyword “cold chain” for additional details/to apply before deadline.
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates will be considered and need not re-apply.
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