Head of Supply Chain Unit | UNFPA |
Sep 2022 – Jun 2025
- Directed the Supply Chain Unit, providing strategic, operational, and technical leadership to ensure timely delivery of reproductive health commodities across development and humanitarian programs.
- Designed and managed a resilient, adaptive supply chain system, strengthening programmatic outcomes and partner support.
- Led end-to-end procurement operations—vendor selection, contracting, and payment processes—while ensuring compliance with UNFPA and international regulations.
- Managed and coordinated procurement activities at the Country Office level, ensuring equitable access to high-quality SRH and GBV products and services.
- Streamlined supply chain workflow by introducing operational best practices, reducing lead times and improving delivery efficiency.
- Implemented robust inventory and logistics systems to optimize stock levels, minimize shortages, and enhance accountability.
- Built and nurtured strategic partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and private sector stakeholders to advance reproductive health commodity security.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing optimization initiatives and managing complex multi-regional logistics operations.
Reproductive Health Commodity Security Project Officer | UNFPA |
Apr 2014 – Aug 2022
- Managed the implementation of the Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) Plan, ensuring collaboration with governments and development partners for sustained access to essential health products.
- Designed & executed health system integration strategies, strengthening service delivery for FP, MNH/PMTCT, and post-abortion care.
- Managed budget planning, fund requests & expenditure monitoring, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with program targets.
- Conducted project performance analyses, identifying bottlenecks, addressing risks, and implementing corrective actions.
- Supported supply chain harmonization, integrating multiple essential health commodity pipelines into national logistics systems.
- Conducted feasibility studies and field research to enhance last-mile delivery in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
- Collaborated on the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, embedding them into national supply chain systems.
- Coordinated procurement forecasting, strategic sourcing & timely distribution of reproductive health commodities at federal & state levels.
Team Leader – Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Global Fund ATM) | Central Medical Supplies Public Corp., Sudan
Jul 2011 – Apr 2014
- Supervised state, locality & facility-level logistics operators, improving operational reliability and performance across the supply chain.
- Conducted capacity-building and on-the-job training for logistics personnel, strengthening workforce capabilities.
- Partnered with Global Fund programs, WHO and UNDP to establish a multi-agency coordination platform for streamlined supply chain management.
- Implemented rational use and pharmacovigilance strategies, ensuring safe and efficient utilization of health commodities.
- Led review and analysis of quarterly logistics reports on consumption, inventory, and stock status to inform strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with Axios International to assess and redesign supply chain systems, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
- Produced detailed reports for program oversight, ensuring stakeholders had actionable insights on supply chain performance.
Deputy Director – Revolving Drug Fund & States Affairs | Central Medical Supplies Public Corp., Sudan
Jan 2010 – Jun 2011
- Directed and monitored the technical and financial performance of four nationwide Revolving Drug Fund (RDF) projects.
- Reviewed and approved monthly supply requests, ensuring consistency with program goals and national health priorities.
- Collected and analyzed routine data to assess health facility coverage and pharmaceutical product availability.
- Improved departmental efficiency through process optimization and structured task delegation.
- Strengthened regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits and driving continuous improvement through KPIs.
Mentored and guided team members, fostering
professional growth and operational excellence
Sales & Marketing Pharmacist | Central Medical Supplies Public Corp., Sudan
Feb 2000 – Dec 2009
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with public and private hospitals, health facilities, and NGOs, increasing adoption of Central Medical Supplies services.
- Led business development initiatives, driving client acquisition, satisfaction, and long-term retention.
- Produced performance reports to evaluate outcomes, refine strategies, and enhance service delivery.
Identified
market trends and growth opportunities, contributing to organizational expansion and impact.
