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KABIR YUNUSA AMARI

Public Health Logistician
Makurdi

Summary

With over 15 years of professional experience in public health, monitoring and evaluation, immunization supply chain systems, health commodities logistics, and program management with government, NGOs, and INGOs, this candidate brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Their experience extends to disease outbreak response in Nigeria and other countries such as Sudan and Gambia. As an experienced program manager in emergency contexts, they have honed their skills in areas such as routine immunization strategies, cold chain logistics and vaccine management, disease surveillance, emergency supply, and logistics capacity assessment. Notably, they were recognized as an Outstanding Performing Staff by WHO Nigeria Country Office, receiving the prestigious WHO Award.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Immunization Supply Chain Consultant

MCKINGS Sokoto State Nigeria
3 2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with partners to ensure Polio Vaccine (nOPV2) supply adequacy for the Outbreak Response
  • Sustained interruption of CVDPV2 transmission in sokoto North LGA
  • Decrease Vaccination Hesitancy Non compliance by 68% through consistence ACSM & behavioral change strategies
  • Increased vaccine storage space with 40,000cm3 Liters Provided guidelines for Cold chain logistics & vaccine management for HPV & nOPV2 SIAs
  • developed comprehensive Logistics mitigation Plan, including gap analysis, to improve vaccine supply efficiency
  • Facilitated VMT training for 350 immunization Service providers, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices were maintained consistently throughout the system.
  • Led the team to develop Vaccine requirement Forecast in consultation with UNICEF.

Logistics Officer

World Food Programme, United Nations
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Developed Logistics Capacity Assessment guidelines in line with standard templates
  • Managed functional National logistics areas for disaster mitigation.
  • Assessed capacities and collect information on indigenous trucking companies
  • Assessed transit corridors for cargo discharged at ports or overland
  • Assessed local transport capacity air, Sea, Road & water ways transport operators for both passenger and cargo, existing capacities
  • Assessed the in-country fuel supply, storage, distribution, and pricing
  • Assessed the in-country telecommunications facilities & electrical supply
  • Assessed the in-country waste management system.

Cold Chain Logistics & Vaccine Management Specialist

United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF GAMBIA)
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated with Partners to streem line operation for CVDPV2 Outbreak response and COVID -19 Vaccine deployment
  • Coordinated with internal departments to streamline operations and improve overall company efficiency. We
  • Facilitated the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for responding to a polio-virus outbreak
  • Provided guidelines for Cold chain logistics & vaccine management during Mass COVID-19 & nOPV2 (SIAs)
  • Supported development of the National Logistics Plan, including gap analysis, in consultation with the NEOC & NLWG
  • Forecasted vaccine requirements and consulted with UNICEF Program & Supply Divisions in planning, ordering & receipts of CCE, vaccines & consumables shipments
  • Ensured Clearances from national regulatory authorities for vaccine supplies with reference to nOPV2
  • Led the National logistics working group for procurement, distribution and installation of CCEs, including 6 ultra-cold chain Equipment, based on gap analysis
  • Ensured CCE inventory update, & developed country Operation deployment plan
  • Led capacity building initiative of immunization mangers in the supply chain system that enhanced skills.
  • Delivered successful two rounds of SIAs with Improved coverage from 85% in Round 1 to 105% in Round 2.

Health Cluster Officer

World Health Organization Sudan
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities including COVID-19 Response Task Force.
  • Ensured timely development & submission of info products, (Cluster Bulletins, appeals/SHF allocation strategy papers and dashboards
  • Enhanced communication among Partners to address need in context of Health Emergency, humanitarian policies, practices, & procedures
  • Held Health Cluster Meetings, minutes & Action Points
  • Supported the Collection of 4W and HERAMS data & facilitated communication with health actors
  • Coordinated operation with partners & health actors to collect updates, & contextualized needs & gaps for health response
  • Developed Health Facility Mapping for the country
  • Supported HNO, HRP, and HPC development process with Humanitarian country team
  • Supported Coordination mechanism in the field at IDPs and refugee camps in the Darfur Region and Eastern Sudan.


Cluster coordinator and Logistics Focal Person

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION NIGERIA
06.2014 - 01.2020
  • Established the use of HMIS in twenty-three districts
  • Supported development of annual State surveillance workplan with result of AFP case detection rate at 95%
  • Enhanced Surveillance Record for over 5 years
  • Facilitated training of over 1,500 health workers on routine immunization intensification project & surveillance
  • Planned and conducted structured clinicians’ & community sensitization on disease surveillance for 200 participants with increase of 78% case detection and reporting rate
  • Investigated & reported on 63 suspected outbreaks
  • Supported response to outbreaks surpassing epidemic threshold (Measles Yellow Fever Cholera and CSM)
  • Ensured post SIA data analysis & feedback to stakeholders
  • Forecasted yearly vaccine requirements
  • Implement Routine immunization projects with progress of Penta3 coverage from 45% to 85% coverage in 3 months
  • Monitored KPI & Benchmarks status (dropout rate Access &service utilization & defaulter’s tracking) & Applied specific corrective actions to address gaps.

Monitoring & evaluation officer

USAID (Malaria Project)
01.2012 - 01.2014

Supervised over six hundred staffs’ malaria interventions at the facility & community Level

  • Improved decision-making processes by providing timely, data-driven insights into program performance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and emerging methodologies in the field of evaluation through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Contributed to the development of strategic state malaria control plans by incorporating evaluative findings into goal-setting processes.
  • Developed state specific malaria project evaluation frameworks tailored to individual projects, ensuring accurate assessment of outcomes and impact.

Vaccine audit Consultant

World health organization
09.2012 - 10.2012
  • Conducted audit for immunization supply chain system across the supply channels of health Facilities, LGAs & State Levels
  • Delivered high-quality immunization supply chain audit reports within deadlines, resulting in decrease vaccine open vial wastage .
  • Identified and resolved vaccine stock discrepancies, strengthening the overall immunization supply chain integrity of the state.
  • Initiated comprehensive vaccine management assessments to check vaccine supply adequacy viability, and stability, of immunization service delivery.

State & Zonal Vaccine Security and Logistics Consultant

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN FUND (UNICEF)
01.2004 - 01.2012


  • Ensured timely data Collection, collation & analyses for Routing & Supplemental immunization days at State and Regional Level.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions in the supply chain due to unforeseen events or circumstances.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing innovative logistics strategies and optimizing vaccine distribution across all level.
  • Led process improvement initiatives within the organization, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall operational efficiency of vaccine security.
  • Provided expert guidance on cold chain logistics & vaccine management systems, leading to improved inventory accuracy and reduced stock out.
  • Collaborated with state teams to design effective distribution networks that align with immunization service access and utilization .
  • Evaluated potential logistics partners based on their capabilities, and service levels to ensure optimal vaccine supply .
  • Implemented advanced technology solutions resulting in increased accuracy and reduced stock reporting
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and decrease stock out .

Education

Master of Science - Masters in Health Management

Benue State University Makurdi Nigeria
Makurdi Benue State
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physiology/Pharmacology techniques

University of Jos, Plateau State
Jos Plateau State
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Higher National Diploma in Public Heath

College of Health Technology, Gombe
Gombe State Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

Experienced in public, primary & community health, especially in building community participation & program ownership

References

  • Dr Kais AL Dairi, MD MSc, Health Cluster Coordinator, World Health Organization, Nile Avenue, PO Box: 2234, Khartoum, Sudan, +249912119605, aldairik@who.int
  • Dr. Bolatito Ayenigba, Asst Director Malaria & tuberculosis program, USAID Breakthrough Action, titolu08@gmail.com, +23407064350538, Abuja- Nigeria
  • Mariam Janneh, Health Specialist, United Nation International Children Fund, mjanneh@Unicef.org, +2203360080, Banjul Gambia

Training

  • NOPV2 cold chain logistics & vaccine management (UNICEF) Nairobi Kenya
  • Emergency Supply Training (UNCHR) Nairobi Kenya
  • Vaccines Logistics Management & Cold Chain Strengthening, School of Pharmaceutical Management, IIHMR University, of Jaipur India
  • Certificate in Health Logistics Global Health Learning Effective Communication
  • Certificate in Immunization supply chain (WHO OPEN)
  • Certificate in project management (long hall professional training)
  • Certificate in Effective Vaccine Management
  • Certificate in Health Cluster Coordination WHO Open

Timeline

Logistics Officer

World Food Programme, United Nations
01.2024 - 03.2024

Cold Chain Logistics & Vaccine Management Specialist

United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF GAMBIA)
09.2021 - 02.2023

Health Cluster Officer

World Health Organization Sudan
10.2020 - 08.2021

Cluster coordinator and Logistics Focal Person

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION NIGERIA
06.2014 - 01.2020

Vaccine audit Consultant

World health organization
09.2012 - 10.2012

Monitoring & evaluation officer

USAID (Malaria Project)
01.2012 - 01.2014

State & Zonal Vaccine Security and Logistics Consultant

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN FUND (UNICEF)
01.2004 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Masters in Health Management

Benue State University Makurdi Nigeria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physiology/Pharmacology techniques

University of Jos, Plateau State
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Higher National Diploma in Public Heath

College of Health Technology, Gombe
04.2001 -

Immunization Supply Chain Consultant

MCKINGS Sokoto State Nigeria
3 2024 - Current
KABIR YUNUSA AMARIPublic Health Logistician