Health Supply Chain Specialist

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Provide integrated operational and technical leadership across Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Primary Healthcare, and Infection and Disease Prevention and Control supply chains .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, KenyaMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,767 - £49,599 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, particularly in health commodities across nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and infection prevention. Proficient in forecasting, demand planning, and risk mitigation within humanitarian contexts.

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Supply Chain ManagementCommodity ProcurementForecasting and Demand PlanningAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsUnderstanding of Donor Procurement Regulations

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain OptimizationHealth Commodity ManagementData AnalysisRisk MitigationPharmaceutical Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCultural CompetenceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeLogistics Management Information SystemsERPs

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian Supply ChainUNFPAUNICEFWHONutrition

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide integrated operational and technical leadership across Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Primary Healthcare, and Infection and Disease Prevention and Control supply chains
Develop and maintain consolidated global demand plans and forecasts for designated Go-Big countries
Lead responses to commodity shortages and urgent projects
Analyze consumption, stock, pipeline, spend, and stockout data to inform procurement and mitigation decisions
Implement FY27 and FY28 forecasts and supply chain plans
Develop and implement an SRH supply chain strategy and strengthen engagement with UNFPA and other partners
Coordinate RUF SOP adoption, compliance monitoring, fraud risk review, and corrective actions
Assess IDPC commodity availability and supply chain readiness against WHO requirements
Support forecasting and pre-positioning of IDPC and essential medicine stocks for outbreak preparedness and response
Build country capacity in forecasting, demand planning, stock monitoring, stockout mitigation, and sourcing strategies
Provide technical support to address operational bottlenecks
Cultivate relationships with UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, DKT, MSI, vendors, and humanitarian stakeholders
Represent IRC in global health and humanitarian coordination platforms
Act as global focal point for CIK deliveries
Produce data-driven reports, document best practices, maintain an evidence repository, and integrate I@S indicators into the Global Pharma Indicator Dashboard
Report to the Director, Emergency and Health Supply Chain, with a Management in Partnership line to the Deputy Director, Health Unit
Travel to at least one country program and up to 20% overall

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, business administration, public health, nutrition, or related field — or equivalent additional experience
Minimum 4 years' experience in commodity procurement or supply chain management in humanitarian or development settings
Experience managing health commodities across at least two of nutrition, SRH, primary healthcare, or infection and disease prevention and control
Understanding of donor procurement regulations, particularly U.S. Department of State, ECHO, FCDO, and UNFPA/UNICEF frameworks
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in supply chain optimization, forecasting, and risk mitigation
Familiarity with nutrition, SRH, primary healthcare essential medicines, and IDPC supply chain requirements
Experience with MEAL, ERPs, or Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS)
Understanding of international freight, Incoterms, warehousing, transportation logistics, and last-mile delivery in humanitarian contexts
Knowledge of pharmaceutical management, including vendor prequalification, quality assurance, cold chain, distribution, and pharmacovigilance, is an advantage
Familiarity with UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, and NGO supply chain partnership modalities
Fluency in English required; French proficiency is a strong advantage
Ability to work in multicultural, matrixed environments and uphold IRC Way values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open to remote work
Travel up to 20%
Equal opportunities and non-discrimination commitment
Standard office environment or remote work, location dependent