How To Apply For Lagos State Job Recruitment 2019

The Lagos state government led by Akinwunmi Ambode,  through its Ministry of Health, is currently recruiting.

Naija News understands that the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH) is a Principal Recipient (PR) for Integrated Global Fund Grant comprising of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH).

The Ministry of Health is legally responsible for the management of the integrated grant ensuring achievement of the programmatic results and accountability of the grant financial resources as the Principal Recipient.

This online news platform understands that in its bid to fulfil the mandate of the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health has established the Grant Management Unit (GMU) to carry out the functions of the PR.

The Grant Management Unit works with other implementing units (TB, HIV, RSSH) within the LSMOH, Sub-Recipients (SRs) and other implementing partners in executing its mandate and ensuring that the grant is managed and implemented in compliance with grant agreement signed between the Global Fund and the Principal Recipient.

Naija News reports that the Grant Management Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Health is recruiting for the following positions below:

1.) Laboratory Officer

Job Title: Laboratory Officer

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Manager, Procurement & Supply-Chain Management

Overall Objective

The GMU laboratory logistics officer will work on the LSMOH integrated (HIV/TB/RSSH) grant to support the implementation of the lab technical services, logistics and supply chain management of lab commodities as well as entrenchment of laboratory best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other related health sciences from a recognized university; higher qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least three years of cognate experience in laboratory supply chain and I or pharmaceutical products.
• Familiarity with Global Fund Policies on Procurement and Supply Chain Policies of Health Products, with programmatic requirements for successful Implementation of grants funded by the Global Fund.
• Familiarity with public health approach to laboratory supply chain with emphasis on Lagos State and its peculiarities will be an added advantage
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and familiarity with computerized pharmaceutical stock management and information systems
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.

2.) Warehouse Officer

Job Title: Warehouse Officer

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Director, Lagos State Medical Stores.

Overall Objectives

• The Warehouse officer will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a range of grant commodities.
• S/he will be responsible for a vital part of TB grant commodities supply chain process and other Global Fund grant items.
• S/he will manage processes and systems in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately, and that timelines are met.
• Warehouse safety standards, appropriate storage conditions and security of stock are essential in the day-to-day activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Pharmacy or other related fields from a recognized university higher qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least two years of cognate experience in health products logistics, warehousing and distribution.
• Familiarity with Global Fund Policies on Procurement and Supply Chain of Health Products, with programmatic requirements for successful implementation of grants funded by the Global Fund.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and familiarity with computerized Logistics/stock management and information systems
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.

3.) Warehouse Assistant

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Warehouse officer

Overall Objectives

• The Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for ensuring inventory is processed, organized, and stored.
• The warehouse assistant will also package and prepare orders for delivery; S/he must focus on meeting timelines and experience in inventory software and databases.
• The warehouse assistant may also operate simple machines and above all possess absolute integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• OND certificate or other relevant certification or training related to logistics, warehousing or distribution
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in the warehouse and handling pharmaceuticals and or lab commodities.
• Good sense of warehouse organization with proven integrity and demonstrated ability to read and write.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in alignment with simple directives and instructions.

Application Closing Date

7th May 2019.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a Cover Letter in word format as separate attachments in a single mail application stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable for the position and addressed to [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the subject of the email should be the job position applied for.