ST Consultancy - Sustainable
management model for Federal
EPI Warehousing and Distribution

Objective of the Consultancy

The Short Term Technical Assistant will work with the central government to evaluate different management and ownership options for EPI to create a sustainable management model for EPI warehousing and distribution management. 

Eligibility Criteria

Education: Masters' Degree in Social Sciences, or relevant field; MBBS or Masters' in Pharmacy will be preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in development and public sector in the fields of pharmaceuticals, and health commodities (preferably vaccines) supply chain systems.

Specific Tasks

• Desk review of current Federal EPI warehousing infrastructure and systems (Tools, policy, literatures, PC-1 budgets, products characteristics, national and international procurements, HR structure) and seek guidance from HO including desk & literature review of international sustainable EPI warehousing outsourcing models
• Develop an engagement/meetings plan with Federal ministry, EPI and other relevant stakeholders
• Develop tools/ questionnaires for data collection covering various functions of inventory management and distribution systems being practiced at Federal EPI warehouse
• Consultation/ Workshop with relevant stakeholders to analyze current EPI Warehousing environment and gap analysis in terms of financing, technical skills and HR
• Design and develop draft suitable and sustainable EPI outsourcing model for review by HO & Government
• Disseminate sustainable EPI outsourcing model to the government for endorsement and adoption

Deliverables

• Final report for sustainable EPI warehousing management outsourcing model
• End of consultancy report.

Duration of Assignment

The expected duration of the assignment is May 10, 2017 till June 15, 2017 with a total LOE (Level of Effort)/ Working days of 15 days.

Chemonics International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.