E-DRUG: Call for short-term experts with experience in Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) of health commodities
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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, and for actively fighting the major human epidemics. A
major component of RiHs portfolio is its responsibility for procurement
and supply management (PSM) oversight in 70+ countries, through a
collaborative agreement with one of the 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.
ResultsinHealth (RiH) is looking for interested experts who are
qualified to assess systems to procure and manage those health
commodities, supplies, and equipment, 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 in the African and
Asian regions) are strongly encouraged to apply. Currently we have a
special need for Francophone experts.
Responsibilities
Assessments relate to the full cycle of product selection, quantification
of needs, procurement, quality assurance, storage, distribution,
inventory management, and rational use of commodities. Experts will
assess and monitor PSM systems, with the aim of ensuring best
practice and risk minimization for the Global Fund. Activities may
involve onsite assessment visits, as well as desk reviews of PSM
related planning and monitoring documentation. 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. All services are coordinated by
RiHs central coordination team in Leiderdorp, The Netherlands.
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@resultsinhealth.org .
Please include the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Short letter of presentation (® - 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
Zijlbaan 46
2352 BN Leiderdorp
The Netherlands
T +31 71 760 1200
F +31 71 523 3592
E haakh@resultsinhealth.org
W www.resultsinhealth.org