E-DRUG: Call for experts for short-term assignments in Procurement and Supply Management of health products
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ResultsinHealth (RiH) is an international advisory agency, specializing in public health and development. RiH has a passion for the development and delivery of effective health care to disadvantaged populations, for the design of effective technical interventions, and for actively fighting the major human epidemics.
A major component of RiH´s portfolio is its responsibility for procurement and supply management (PSM) oversight in 70+ countries, through a collaborative agreement with one of the largest Local Fund Agents of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Products procured under Global Fund grants include medicines, diagnostics, lab materials, medical equipment, and preventive materials such as long-lasting insecticide treated nets and condoms.
RiH would like to get in touch with experts who are qualified to assess systems to procure and manage health products, and who can produce high quality advice to the Global Fund. PSM experts who live in, or close to, the Global Fund `high impact´ countries (in particular the African region) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Services relate to the full cycle of selection, quantification, procurement, quality assurance, storage, distribution, inventory management, management information systems, and rational use of commodities.
Responsibilities
Experts will assess and monitor PSM systems, with the aim of ensuring best practice and risk minimization for the Global Fund. Work carried out will allow the Global Fund to provide feedback to Principle Recipients and direct them to appropriate systems strengthening efforts. Activities may involve both onsite PSM assessment visits and desk reviews of PSM planning and monitoring information. Requests come often at short notice, and responses must be swift. Onsite work typically requires 1-2 weeks visits, and reporting is generally required shortly thereafter.
Qualifications
Successful candidates have a university degree in pharmacy, health or a related area, and several years of experience in international procurement and supply chain management. Hands-on experience is a non-negotiable requirement. Training in pharmaceutical procurement, international tendering, pharmaceutical supply chain management and/or project management are desirable, as is experience in the management and implementation of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and/or Tuberculosis control programmes in developing countries.
Requirements
ResultsinHealth experts have a strong commitment to health and development, and a special interest in issues related to public health. They have an open mindset, flexible attitudes, and an entrepreneurial approach. Strong interpersonal skills are indispensable, as are self-management skills and an ability to deliver in a timely fashion. They express themselves clearly and concisely, especially in written form.
Languages
Excellent verbal and written knowledge of English is a key requirement. All reports will have to be written in the English language. Additional language skills (especially French, Spanish, and Portuguese) are considered an asset.
RiH support
RiH works with a system of peer-review and discussion within the wider RiH team. Senior PSM experts coach new colleagues to strengthen their skills and experience. Deliverables are also reviewed to ensure consistency with internationally accepted good practice, regulations and requirements. Given the strong academic approach of the RiH team, significant emphasis is placed on the promotion of objectively verifiable data and reference sources.
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@resultsinhealth.org . Please include the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Short letter of presentation (½ - 1 page), describing
your abilities to meet the essential requirements
- Names and contact details of a minimum of 2 references
More information on ResultsinHealth can be found at www.resultsinhealth.org
Hilbrand Haak
ResultsinHealth
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