Samson Ndakala. Mscpm

Samson Ndakala holds multiple qualifications, including a Master's degree in Project Management and a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. Currently serving as a Senior Manager in Clinical Research Procurement and Administration at IAVI Africa since March 2022, Samson oversees procurement activities for nine Clinical Research Centres across various African countries and works on strengthening supply chain capacities. Previous roles include Country Procurement & Logistics Coordinator for Emergency Relief at Samaritan's Purse and Supply Chain Coordinator at Save the Children International, where responsibilities focused on logistics management, procurement, and emergency response operations. Samson also held several positions at JEN - Japanese Emergency NGO, focusing on procurement, logistics, and strategic sourcing in East Africa. Additional education includes a Diploma in Medical Supply Chain Management and various certifications in Information Technology and Advanced Microsoft Office.