ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

Field Assistant works under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative in Myanmar, the technical guidance of the Medical Officer (HIV & Hepatitis) in collaboration with the National AIDS Programme and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit of Ministry of Health.

Duty Station : States and Regions (MoH Premises) (Pathein, Dawei and Monywa)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Keep track of all items incoming as well as outgoing for the sub-depots/transit camps for regular updating of inventory and expiry; Ensure all logistic data are recorded and updated regularly with standard forms and formats
  • Prepare quarterly stock reports and assist Regional officers/Team leaders to submit to central level in time
  • Assist to forecast the requirements of respective sub-depot/transit camps in order to request to central warehouse for uninterrupted supply of commodities to the project townships
  • Keep the sub-depot/transit camps systematically according to Standard Operation Procedure
  • Undertake field visits as advised by Regional officers/Team leaders to project townships and monitor the logistic management according to SOP and checklist
  • Work together with Central Project Coordinator/ Logistic Coordinator/Field project Coordinator/Data Assistant of respective state/region as a team
  • Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
  • To submit assignment report quarterly

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Field Assistant provides technical support to National AIDS Programme and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit. He/she needs to coordinate with focal from MoHS, UN agencies, development partners, and implementing partners. He/she works together with Field project Coordinator/Data Assistant of respective state/region and Central Project coordinator/M&E team/Logistic team from central as a team. He/she works as a part of WHO HIV-AIDS team in achieving goals of National Strategic Plan of HIV in collaboration with different stakeholders working on HIV/AIDS.

IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS

The function plays a key role in strengthening the procurement and supply chain management system of HIV/AIDS prevention and control programme. The support to MoHS will contribute in improving health care services by providing uninterrupted supply and systematic warehouse management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Essential: Relevant university degree

Desirable: Training in supply management/stock keeping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential: Minimum of two years working experience in supply management

Desirable: Working experience with UN, International/Local NGOs will be an asset

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Knowledge of spoken and written English and Myanmar Language

COMPETENCIES

  • Communicating in a Credible and Effective Way
  • Producing Results
  • Fostering Integration and Teamwork
  • Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
  • Creating an Empowering and Motivating Environment
  • Ensuring the Effective Use of Resources
  • Building and Promoting Partnerships Across the Organization and Beyond

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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