JOB OPENING

Coordinator-Procurement and Supply Chain (Pharmacist)

Save The Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.

The Opportunity

The position, Coordinator- Procurement and Supply Chain (Pharmacist) will be responsible to assist to review procurement plan for the grant and track its implementation and arranging for advertisements, requests for quotation/proposal, fixation of quality standards, contract preparations, long-term agreements, etc. to lead into transparent systems supporting procurement and supply chain management. S/he will play lead role to assist in the preparation of procurement request, vendor selection processes, negotiation with suppliers, awarding a supplier and close out of contract (Save the Children procurement issues). S/he will prepare procurement and supply chain management related reports and participate in Procurement and Supply chain Management assessments based on Global Medical Team/donor requirement by and when program demands. S/he will assist the development of health post/service centre monitoring tools, quality assurance tools (in health product Procurement and Supply chain Management, quality testing, inventory management). S/he will take necessary steps for Tracking of delivery and distribution of condoms, needles/syringes, Medicines, Methadone, HIV test kits, others test kits, lab reagent, etc. and ensuring the submission of regular reports from suppliers. S/he will conduct routine field monitoring and supervision visits in different fields to monitor the quality of the program and provide feedback to the partners for improvement (including inventory management, storage, beneficiary level demand-based distribution plans, etc.). The position is responsible for providing technical assistance for quality improvement of procurement & supply chain, reporting and building partners capacity.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 04 years of relevant working experience, preferably in INGOs. Experience in any health program will get preference.  
• Proven track records of procurement. Sound understanding of procurement rules and regulations both national and international standards are essential. Good working knowledge on Public Procurement Rules (PPR)- is preferable.
• Ability to manage large services and goods procurement.
• Capacity to monitor quality assurance and compliance aspect in procurement of goods and services (eg. Medicine, consumables, other drugs, Syringe-Needle. condoms, lubricants, etc.)
• Ability to maintain close collaboration with the Global Medical Team, Global Pharmacy Adviser, and medical logistics & pharmacy colleagues of SCI’s Cox’s Bazar and other team member to ensure team cohesiveness & coordination.
• Able to effectively communicate and build trusting relationship with the partners/suppliers.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication in English and Bangla.
• Proficient in computer skills of word processing in MS Word, MS Excel spread sheet, and database.
• Strong negotiation, arrangement of logistics/storage/distribution, record management and procurement process documentation skills are required.
• Master’s Degree, preferably in Pharmacy and/or relevant discipline. Additional Certificate courses or diploma in Supply Chain (preferable).

Contract Type: Regular
Job Location: Dhaka
No. of vacancies: 01 (One)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.