PSM Intern

Overview

• The PSM Intern will work in close collaboration with the state-based SCMS Specialist and project partners on all aspects of project management and implementation at the state level.
• The intern will assist the Specialist in ensuring that the project functions efficiently, providing oversight to all project activities.
• S/he will assist with logistics processes in project-related SCMS and documentation.
• Additionally, s/he will assist the SCMS Specialist in ensuring that all technical activities under the project are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• S/he assists the specialists in providing oversight to LGA level routine activities e.g. LGA data validation meetings, data entry, supply chain data collection, spot-checks on the last-mile distribution of health commodities, training, and so on.

Responsibilities

• Drafting/ compilation of activity reports
• Preparation of internal process tools such as activity profiles, purchase requests, travel advance requests, and expense reports.
• Assisting the Specialist with logistics arrangements for meetings/ workshops or training with the state government other partners/ stakeholders.
• Keeping an inventory of project equipment at the state level
• Participating in accessing activity progress to ensure that the partners and local contractors maintain close adherence to work plans, meet designated milestones, deliverables, benchmarks, and provide technical assistance when needed.
• Assisting in monitoring program implementation and use of resources.
• Support oversight of routine activities such as LMIS data review on NHLMIS platform, POD reconciliation & validation, BIDIDT, and BFSR Quality Improvement.
• Support data entry routinely at the state level
• Support the tracking of last-mile distribution of malaria health products and so on.
• S/he will support knowledge management functions including documentation of success stories and lessons learned.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• One year or less of experience in malaria project implementation, public health or health systems strengthening is required;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, stakeholders, and donors.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Willingness to travel at about 25% of the time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Packages-Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Training development and facilitation skills.
• Program Management skills.