Role Summary
The State Logistics Data Analyst will lead end-to-end logistics data management for MNH bundle commodities in the state ensuring real-time access to high quality data that encompasses commodity LMD, LMIS digitization, and DRF program optimization. He/she will work closely with the State Pharmacy and Logistics Officer, State Technical Assistants and state officials to ensure harmony between activity work plans implementation and timely data generation, analysis and reporting for decision-making. The role will focus on the following.
Provide routine data analytics support to the state DMA/CMS for MNH bundle commodities inventory management, last mile distribution and end-to-end logistics data management
Support FIELD Intelligence to digitize states LMIS, integrate NHLMIS with CMS warehouse management systems (WMS), and onboard health facilities unto the NHLMIS platform
Routinely collate, analyse, track and report logistics data including DRF MNH commodity stock levels, consumption trends, reorders, deliveries, stock out rates, order fill rates, order turnaround time, proportion of facilities reporting, DRF revenue tracking, among others
Routinely track and report progress of LMIS digitization and adoption trends both at CMS and across health facilities
Support FIELD with NHLMIS platform monitoring, issues resolution and conduct data quality checks
Develop, use and maintain state-level dashboards to engage stakeholders, track project implementation progress and for target performance monitoring
Key Responsibilities
LMIS Digitization
Support FIELD in digitalization of state LMIS and integration of NHLMIS with CMS WMS
Support training of CMS personnel on NHLMIS tools and reporting systems.
Support FIELD with NHLMIS platform monitoring and issues resolution
Technical support to state for post-NHLMIS deployment operation and sustainability
Facilitate continuous flow of data from health facilities to state level systems.
LMIS and Data Systems Management
Facilitate real-time access to commodity logistics data from CMS to facility-level for planning and decision-making by facilities, LGAs, state, partners and donor.
Support STAs with the rollout and day-to-day use of NHLMIS tools by HCWs across facilities
Ensure accurate entry, validation, and cleaning of logistics data.
Support integration of facility data into state and national dashboards.
Monitor system functionality and data reporting compliance.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyse commodity stock levels, consumption trends, and stockout patterns.
Develop, use and maintain state-level dashboards to engage stakeholders, track project implementation progress and for target performance monitoring
Facilitate use of commodity consumption data for state-level forecasting and quantification
Track KPIs such as DRF MNH commodity stock levels, months of stock at CMS, consumption trends, reorders, deliveries, stock out rates, order fill rates, order turnaround time, proportion of facilities reporting, DRF revenue tracking, among others
Decision Support
Provide data insights to support DRF committees and CMS/DMAs.
Support state quarterly replenishment and performance review meetings with actionable analytics.
Identify supply gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in commodity flow.
Recommend and support corrective actions based on real-time data.
Data Quality Assurance
Conduct routine data quality checks (DQA) on logistics data.
Support facility supervision visits focused on data quality improvement.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Pharmacy, or related field.
Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience in data management, health information systems, or supply chain analytics.
Experience with LMIS, DHIS2, or similar health data platforms preferred.
Proficiency in the use of Excel, data visualization tools, and creation of reporting dashboards.
Experience working in donor-funded or public health programs is an advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.