I+SOLUTIONS-2015- Procurement of Medicines and Medical Supplies cert

FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* Flora Mankhamba Kalimba is a supply chain professional with over 20 years solid experience in health Logistics and supply chain management practices in Africa. I have vast knowledge and experience in design, planning and implementation of logistics management projects for ministry of health counterparts in both warehouses and facilities, provision of technical assistance (TA) and capacity development of staff in logistics and supply chain management. I have substantial experience in the fields of health logistics operations, warehousing, transportation, quality management, procurement, distribution, quantification, supply planning and other supply chain management functions. Well versed in coordinating Ministry of health and implementing partners on health logistics and supply chain, strategic planning, and networking. I have worked in Public health institution over 20 years focusing on public health commodity logistics and Supply chain including health systems strengthening. I have vast experience in immediate humanitarian response, health logistics and supply chain sector including coordination and have working experience with supply chain management systems for development partners such as USAID, UNICEF, MSH, WHO and the Global Fund.

My key competencies and expertise include; Trainer of trainers in Global Health Family Planning Van (GFPVAN) Platform and Quantification analytics tool(QAT)-a pipeline and Supply Plan tracking tool; Technical Advisor (TA) and Facilitator for National Reproductive Health annual and biannual quantification including data management using OpenLMIS logistics, DHIS2 service data analysis and reporting; An expert in quantification and forecasting; special skills in risk based commodity security monitoring, competencies in health and emergency response supply chain, versatile in linking international donors and beneficiary organisations. having working experience in conflict regions of Africa; technical expertise in ccoordinating the Ministry of Health Technical support services in preparation of monthly specific Reproductive Health, essential commodities and Malaria Logistics Management Information Systems

(LMIS) reports for use in National stock status reports, on distribution planning,quantification, forecasting, supply planning and gap analysis for resource mobilisation; provision of technical assistance to Ministry team and implementing partners on use of Quantification Analytic tool (QAT) used to update international and national shipment data, and data on consumption and inventory for Malawi including forecasting and Supply planning. EDUCATION

2020 Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management, The Hertfordshire University, United Kingdom

2014 Bachelor of Logistics and Supply chain Management, The Exploits University, Malawi 2006 Diploma in Pharmacy, Malawi College of Health Sciences 2013 Overview of supply chain management for commodity security self- directed training Course, (USAID/DELIVER project funded)

2009 International Certificate in Logistics and Transport Management, CILT Malawi MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS

Coordinated and managed pilot and use of Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics (GFPVAN) of Supplier procurements, Supply plans Central inventories, facility inventories including consumption data analytics are done. Facilitated actual National quantification of RH commodities through leading RH quantification team to produce annual forecasts and supply plans including gap analysis and leveraging funding from all RH /FP partners annually through QAT and GFPVAN Improved commodity visibility and management of FP and Maternal Neonatal Child Health

(MNCH) commodities through development of Logistics Monitoring tool and use at both central and facility level. Have extensive knowledge and experience in project activities related to fight against Malaria and Family Planning and program strategies including proposal developments. Have vast knowledge in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Successfully trained as trainer in Health Commodity Logistics Management systems and Field Office FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* Transport and Logistics Management. Successfully trained as Has knowledge in readership and development program planner. Successfully trained in Commodity security Management including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting EXPERIENCE

June 2022 to present -FP/RH Supply Chain Coordinator, GHSC-PSM, Malawi Overall responsible for key outcomes making sure Malawi has improved availability of Reproductive Health /Family Planning (RH/FP) commodities at all levels of the Public Sector health Supply chain in Malawi, key player in RH commodities in improving visibility into RH/FP product availability in Malawi (all levels of public sector health Supply chain in Malawi and Social Marketing and also strengthening capacity of RHD supply chain team to execute their supply chain activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical and logistical support to Ministry of health -Health Technical Support Services Pharmaceuticals (HTSSP) and Reproductive Health Directorate (RHD) to ensure consistent and adequate availability of Family Planning/Reproductive health (FP/RH) and Maternal Neonatal Child Health (MNCH) commodities at all health facilities in Malawi. Coordinate and provide technical support in the annual national quantification, forecasting and supply planning of FP/RH and MNCH commodities and share with all key stakeholders that support FP/RH and MNCH programs in Malawi. Support the coordination of quarterly quantification review for FP/RH and MNCH commodities. Lead RHD in the processing of commodity procurement requests to donors and partners based on developed supply plan. Coordinate donors and partners in processes to make commitments for procurement, ensuring that all needs are fully met consistently. Ensure that all national orders are processed, tracked, and optimized for consistent availability of commodities at central and lower levels in the public health system in Malawi. Support the consistent production of monthly and quarterly stock status and pipeline reports and share these with all key FP/RH and MNCH stakeholders in-country.

Provide and coordinate technical support in the production of FP/RH and MNCH commodities distribution lists; coordinate with the project’s Parallel Supply Chain (PSC) team for timely distribution of USG funded FP/RH commodities. Provide technical assistance to RHD in performance monitoring and supervision activities at the district and health facility whilst leveraging the MOH-led Integrated Supportive Supervision and Peer Mentoring programs. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the FP/RH and MNCH commodities tracking and data visibility through integrated management information systems implementation such as GFPVAN, OpenLMIS. Work with the Supply Chain Officer to develop detailed annual and quarterly activity plans and activity budgets, and monthly cash flow projections based on the approved work plans to support respective regions.

Supervise, train, and manage the performance of the Supply Chain Officers including regular progress and performance review meetings. Proven leadership and organizational skills in managing FP and MNCH health systems strengthening roles. Demonstrates leadership, capacity building versatility, and integrity in Health system strengthening activities.

Chief achievements

Trainer of trainers in Global Health Family Planning Visibility and Analytics (GFPVAN) Platform and Quantification analytics tool(QAT)-a pipeline and Supply Plan tracking tool; Technical Advisor (TA) and Facilitator for National Reproductive Health annual and biannual quantification including data management using OpenLMIS logistics, Experience in DHIS2 service data analysis and reporting; An expert in quantification and forecasting; special skills in risk based commodity security monitoring, competencies in health and emergency response supply chain, versatile in linking international donors and beneficiary organizations. having working experience in conflict regions of Africa(Ebola); technical expertise in coordinating the Ministry of Health Technical support services in preparation of monthly specific Reproductive Health, essential commodities and Malaria Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) reports for use in National stock status reports, FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* replenishments,quantification, forecasting, supply planning and gap analysis for resource mobilization; provision of technical assistance to Ministry team and implementing partners on use of QAT used to update international and national shipment data, and data on consumption and inventory for Malawi including forecasting and Supply planning. Coordinated and managed pilot and use of Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics (GFPVAN) of Supplier procurements, Supply plans Central inventories, facility inventories including consumption data analytics are done. Facilitated actual National quantification of RH commodities through leading RH quantification team to produce annual forecasts and supply plans including gap analysis and leveraging funding from all RH /FP partners annually through QAT and GFPVAN. Improved commodity visibility and management of FP and MNCH commodities through development of Logistics Monitoring tool and use at both central and facility level. Have extensive knowledge and experience in project activities related to fight against Malaria and Family Planning and program strategies including proposal developments. Have vast knowledge in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Successfully trained as trainer in Health Commodity Logistics Management systems and Field Office Transport and Logistics Management. Successfully trained as Has knowledge in readership and development program planner. Successfully trained in Commodity security Management including monitoring and evaluation.

August 2028 to May 2022-Reproductive health Supply chain specialist. GHSC-PSM, Malawi Provide technical assistance to MOH, consulting closely with other IPs to ensure sufficient availability of RH/FP commodities. Coordinate with and support the MOH Department of Reproductive Health in setting RH/FP targets, confirming budgets, establishing funding gaps, and organizing national RH/FP quantification exercises. Coordinate and provide technical support to the IPs in forecasting and supply planning for their required RH/FP commodities; prepare and share RH/FP supply plans with USAID for funding decisions. Coordinate with PSM Home Office to place and track RH/FP orders in ARTMIS. Collaborate with the RH/FP IPs in the management of the RH/FP commodities pipeline, including quarterly reviews and supply plan updates. Collect and analyze logistics data related to the use of RH/FP commodities including condoms and regularly report on the stock status of the RH/FP commodities at various levels of the supply chain. Provide technical assistance and capacity building to RH/FP IPs on supply chain management as required. Perform other duties as required and assigned in support of the HIV program in Malawi. Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of contraceptives distribution, consulting closely with the Reproductive Health Department (RHD) to ensure adequate FP/RH commodity availability in Malawi. Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of FP/RH commodities. Assist the RHD with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID funded FP/RH commodities and in monthly FP/RH commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have enough stock to meet needs. Process procurement of Family planning USAID funded Commodities using USAID GHSC-PSM Project procurement mechanism (ARTMIS) and Ministry of Health Procurement Unit. Assist with end user commodity security exercises; ensuring that MOH staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies. Provide technical assistance to RHD and Ministry improving system strengthening, efficiency and foster ownership to the Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics Network (GFPVAN) platform that capture and use supply chain data to ensure continuous availability and choice of family planning products in Malawi. Provide technical assistance to RHD in conducting and measuring performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility level. Support the MOH-led Integrated Supportive Supervision and Peer Mentoring program.

Chief achievements

For the past four years I managed under Health Systems strengthening section provide technical assistance to Reproductive Health Directorate conduct quarterly Reproductive Health commodity security meetings and execute the issues risen in the meeting as a way of promoting commodity security issues at both central and public level. This assisted the Project to improve the FP commodity visibility and availability at all levels of care in Malawi including Social Marketing. Reproductive Health Directorate managed to improve on reporting rate of FP commodities and stock out rates of at least 90% of FP commodities by promoting coordination between partners supporting FP commodity availability and Ministry to execute procurement, storage, and deliveries of FP commodities on time through RH/FP SC Specialist technical assistance. FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* January –June 2015: (International experience)-Director (Ag.), Crown Agents UK- National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU), Sierra Leone

Led and Contributed to adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of Supply chain Management at NPPU Central warehouse while coordinating supply chain activities of all Ministry medical donor funded project and other government procured commodities during Ebola epidemic. Worked with the Crown Agent National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU) management team, existing staff at the central medical stores to ensure a smooth warehouse receipt, storage, and delivery process. Supervised staff at all Warehouse Locations including counterparts. Supervised Acting National Information Manager based at NPPU. Managed the of District Logistics Officers, ensuring submission of reports, processing payments of salaries, payments via UNICEF and supported the maintenance and repair of project equipment via UNICEF funding. Processed the transfer of contract from UNFPA to NPPU. Coordinated the procurement of maternal, neonatal and child health USAID funded medicines and equipment. Managed program operations with partners such as DFID, UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA and MSF on all in country projects. Provided all strategic, budgetary, and operational input on project documents for partners and the MOH. Worked with the warehouse Manager and storekeepers on receiving dispatch, inventory management including Free Health Care (FHC), Ebola and Program warehouses and stocks. Logistics Management Information Systems–Monitoring forward implementation of M-Supply.

Chief achievements

Assessed the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of Supply chain Management at NPPU Central warehouse. Coordinated supply chain activities of all Ministry medical donor funded projects and other government procured commodities. Developed a short-term supply chain plan and executed the activities within the shortest period matching with the need as per the Ebola needed response. May 2017 to July 2018-Supply Chain Technical Advisor, MSH -- USAID Health Activity (ONSE), Malawi Overall Advisor in providing management, coordination, and support for all Organised network of health Services for Everyone (ONSE) supply chain program activities according to the annual work plan. Coordinated receipts and inspection of vertical program goods received at CMST and report accordingly on all agreed parameters to facilitate smooth handover of goods. Provided technical leadership to ensure that vertical programs commodity pipelines are analysed and monitored along the supply system. Recorded all receipts, manually and electronically and consulted with the procurement office on stock levels and purchases. In collaboration with partners, built capacity of district and health facility logistics teams to effectively monitor stocks and timely reporting for commodity. Conducted periodic quality audits for logistics teams and data managers at health facilities and district Health offices. Prepared periodical performance reports as required by CMST and Vertical program management and the Ministry of Health. Advised procurement, regional medical pharmacist –in-charge and all district health officers and all vertical program officers on medicines and medical supplies that were received per each disease program. conduct pre-analysis inspection of medicines received and store them on the shelves after passing quality control. Monitor shelf lives and storage conditions of each medicine and medical supplies and advise the Chief Pharmacist and stores manager on medicines with threat of expiry!

Chief achievements

Served as the person for coordinating the receipt, monitoring, storage, and distribution of health commodities such as Antiretrovirals (ARVs), Antimalarials( ACTs), Reproductive Health Family Planning commodities(Contraceptives and Condoms), TB medicines and medical supplies and essentials commodities donated to Government of Malawi by various development partners including USAID, Global Fund, UNFPA, UNICEF, and others. Collaborated with Ministry of H e a l t h in pharmaceutical management to ensure effective management of health commodities including forecasting of needs and communicating supply and delivery plans. Facility received commodities on time and stock outs not experiences following timely orders and receipts. Twenty parkers trained in good inventory management. Managed stock inventory report from regional medical stores. Distributing medicines and medical supplies to regions for delivery to district and health FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* facilities

March 2011 – April 2017-Medical Logistics and supply chain officer, National Malaria control Program Had the overall responsibility of ensuring that the performance of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) logistics system is monitored and that there is a good plan and implementation of activities to strengthen performance including the adequacy of reporting systems to support program supply-chain decisions. Overall responsibility in ensuring that the performance of the NMCP logistics system is monitored and that there is a good plan and implementation of activities to strengthen performance including the adequacy of reporting systems to support program supply-chain decisions. Monitored, analysed, and reported the program commodity pipeline and stock status at all levels and make timely recommendations in collaboration with program management. Supported program commodity medium forecasting and annual quantification of requirements and propose supply plans in collaboration with partners such as JSI, PMI, GFATM and other members of the program team. Coordinated pre-storage national logistics including the inspection of goods received at the national store and coordinated hand-over to third-party logistics and storage services provider. Collected logistics data on program commodities, monitor and report on supply- chain performance using agree indicators. Made presentations to stakeholders to both technical and non-technical sessions on program achievements and deliverables. Coordinated the planning and implementation of the logistics aspects of large- scale mass LLIN distributions, with information and tools for the variety of logistics roles required at all levels and stages of a mass campaign. Prepared and implemented targeted logistics training programs to correct specific problems. Prepared and monitored implementation of the program commodity distribution plans for all twenty-eight districts, verifying quantities allocated, preparing all delivery notes and gate passes including escorting the delivery trucks to the regional medical stores as a way of promoting commodity tracking at all levels until receipts. Processed procurement of Malaria Commodities using Pooled Procurement and Supply Chain mechanisms (PPM) and Ministry of Health Procurement Unit. Coordinated through Ministry of health department -Pharmaceutical supply chain unit partner coordination in trainings, funding of supply chain activities, implementation and report writing.

Chief achievements

Collected logistics data on program commodities, monitored and reported on supply- chain performance using agree indicators. Made presentations to stakeholders to both technical and non-technical sessions on program achievements and deliverables. Coordinated the planning and implementation of the logistics aspects of large- scale mass LLIN distributions, with information and tools for the variety of logistics roles required at all levels and stages of a mass campaign. Prepared and implemented targeted logistics training programs to correct specific problems. Prepared and monitored implementation of the program commodity distribution plans. Processed procurement of Malaria Commodities using Pooled Procurement and Supply Chain mechanisms (PPM) and Ministry of Health Procurement Unit.

2008- 2010-Vertical Programs Officer, Malawi Central Medical Stores Served as the person for coordinating the receipt, monitoring, storage, and distribution of health commodities - ARVs, ACTs, Contraceptives, Condoms, TB medicines, donated to Government of Malawi by various development partners including USAID, Global Fund, UNFPA, UNICEF, and others. Collaborated with Ministry of Health in pharmaceutical management to ensure effective management of health commodities including forecasting of needs and communicating supply and delivery plans. Coordinated receipts and inspection of vertical program goods received at CMST and report accordingly on all agreed parameters to facilitate smooth handover of goods. Provided technical assistance and leadership ensuring that vertical programs (TB, Malaria, HIV, Pfizer Diflucan, Vaccines) commodity pipelines are analyzed, updated, and monitored along the supply system. Recorded all receipts, manually and electronically and consulted with the procurement office on stock levels and purchases. In collaboration with partners, built capacity of district and health facility logistics teams to effectively monitor stocks and timely reporting for commodity. Conducted periodic quality audits for logistics teams and data managers at health facilities and district Health offices. Prepared periodical performance reports as required by CMST and Vertical program management and the Ministry of Health. FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* 2006-2007-Pharmacy Technologist/Coordinator of the Diflucan Donation Program, Central Medical Stores Received, analyzed, and consolidated the national stock status and consumption of donated Diflucan in Malawi and share report with Pfizer Diflucan partnership Program to facilitate national stock replenishment of Diflucan

(Fluconazole). Monitored the Diflucan pipeline and receive donated drugs and other supplies and countersigning receipt vouchers before payment is done for customs clearance agents. Collected samples and sent Diflucan samples to Malawi Pharmacy Medicines and Poisons Board for quality analysis. Controlled and maintained Diflucan ledgers at the receipt section. Advised the Director and all Pharmacists in-charge of all Regional Medical stores on new stock of Diflucan. Monitored and ensured safe custody of Diflucan stocks and other supplies in the warehouse, ensuring timely entries of all issues and receipts in computer system as it is required. Supervised store clerks and Pharmacy assistants on daily medicines and medical supplies stock management

Chief achievements

Six hundred health Public and CHAM (Christian Health association of Malawi) facilities in Malawi received the health commodities on time and in right quantities. Facilities reporting on usage of medicines and medical supplies on time and accurately. Quality medicines are distributed to health facilities. warehouse cleanliness was always observed. Shelves and racks were labeled with the right codes matching the right specification of the medicines stored.

2001-2004-Pharmacy technician, Regional medical stores Centre Received, checked, stored, and distributed drugs and medical supplies to all public health facilities national wide. Received and countersigned all drug requisitions from facilities. Checked drugs and medical supplies before dispatch to facilities. Daily management and periodic monitoring of cold chain items at National and regional warehouses.

1998-2000-Pharmacy Technician, Zomba Hospital

Managed the Hospital Medicine Store and staff. Managed the drugstore and receive, store and issue medicines and health supplies. Conducted periodic stock taking and ensure materials are properly allocated using the First to Expire First Out criteria. Inspected new stock and equipment. Prepared and submitted usage reports and documents to the Head of the department. Prepared medicine requisition documents. Dispensed drugs to out- patients and in-patients. Advised drug therapeutic committee on receipts of all drugs and other medical supplies.

Other competencies and skills:

1. Training

Institution [Date from – Date to] Certificate(s) obtained: I+SOLUTIONS-2015 Procurement of Medicines and Medical Supplies certificate,

PATH-RH Supplies coalition Global Health Family planning analytics and visibility platform training

Malawi Institute of management-2021 Effective report writing GHSC-PSM -FASP-2023 Quantification Analytics tool

2. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) FLORA MANKHAMBA KALIMBA RESUME

Post address: Box 24, Nsalu, Lilongwe Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: +265********* Language Reading Speaking Writing

English 1 1 1

Chichewa 1 1 1

Tumbuka 1 1 1

Chiyawo 2 2 3

3. Computer skills - Microsoft office: Excel, word, power point and Access Other skills: (excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent communication, and presentation; collaborator; Analytical and data management skills using; Pipeline supply chain database, Global Health family Planning visibility and analytical network platform; Supply Chain manager software including OpenLMIS web base; Procurement Planning Monitoring report platform (PPMR); SPA Tool and Forecasting Supply planning platform

(FASP)

REFEREES

1. Denver Raisi Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Director Contractor for USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management Plot No. 191/14 Petroda House Malawi-Mobile: +265-***-***-*** Email: ******@****-***.***

2. Wilfred Dodoli Programme Management Officer Botswana & Lesotho, MVA Fund Building, Plot 50367 Fairgrounds P.O. Box 1355, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: (Office) +267-***-**** (Mobile) +267-********; GPN:36006 Email: *******@***.*** / *******@*****.*** 3. Mr. Godfrey Kadewere Director, Ministry of Health Health technical Support Services Box 30377 Malawi Mobile: +265-***-***-*** Email: ******@*****.***

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