Resource Centre and Information Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Position Overview

This position reports to the Health Systems Strengthening Manager and is responsible for organizing information and ensuring that critical literature is accessible, while also supporting operational efficiency, compliance, and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage large volumes of data to ensure accessibility of current and accurate information
• Ensure that essential records, contracts, compliance documents, and other business-critical data are indexed, easily retrievable, and properly archived
• Support research to identify emerging trends in the healthcare industry
• Track laws, regulations, and industry standards for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to ensure compliance with both international and local requirements
• Train staff in the use of document management systems, databases, and resources relevant to supply chain management to enhance efficiency
• Provide reference services to employees, helping them locate information from supplier contracts to medical guidelines quickly and efficiently
• Facilitate access to research databases and journals for teams involved in research and development, quality control, and regulatory affairs
• Conduct literature reviews for ongoing projects or supply chain optimization to ensure the organization maintains evidence-based practices
• Support departments in developing and publishing scientific abstracts in areas related to supply chain, quality assurance, and health systems strengthening

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in library and information science, information management, or equivalent
• At least five years of relevant work experience
• Hands-on experience with digital document management systems, library databases (such as Koha), and information indexing software
• Strong understanding of information organization and retrieval systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in digital information management or document control systems