E-DRUG: Consultancy: Global Fund Senior Laboratory Expert - Francophone Africa
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ResultsinHealth is looking for independent senior laboratory experts who are experienced in assessing laboratory systems and associated laboratory commodity supply chains to produce high quality actionable recommendations to governments, international agencies and partners. Assignments will be on a short-term basis
Responsibilities
Assessments may include full laboratory systems reviews, or parts thereof. Experts will assess systems with the aim of ensuring best practices and risk minimization for the Global Fund through services with the Local Fund Agent. Activities may involve onsite assessment visits, as well as desk reviews of 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
During the COVID19 pandemic all work is carried out remotely
Profile & Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in laboratory services and the management of diagnostic products, including:
* Experience with international agencies on strengthening laboratory services and/or diagnostic product/equipment matters
* Experience with and strong understanding of the diagnostic platforms used for the management of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria programmes in limited resource settings
* Expertise in working with and understanding Quality Assurance (QA) systems, the selection of laboratory diagnostics and the implementation of diagnostic programs
* Working knowledge of WHO, GF and PEPFAR laboratory policies and guidelines
* Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain good practices for diagnostic products
* Good understanding of the WHO prequalification program and the work of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF)
* Experience in preparing policy documents and technical guidelines
* Fluency in French and English
An advanced University Degree in medical biology or pharmacy is required, and good written and spoken French and English are essential
Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory systems experience in West and Central Africa, including the ability to share experiences and lessons learned from multiple countries and epidemiological contexts
About ResultsinHealth
ResultsinHealth is an International development advisory firm located in the Netherlands.
ResultsinHealth is dedicated to effective disease prevention and improving access to health. We strengthen health systems and accurately monitor & evaluate the progress and results of program implementation efforts. Based on our work and recommendations, donor agencies and governments make evidence-based decisions on spending for medicines and health products and controlling risks in supply chains for optimized efficiency.
Our largest client is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Since 2003, ResultsinHealth has been a trusted and respected development partner in evaluating supply chains in countries that receive GF grants. We currently work in more than 40 countries around the world with a large group of experts, mainly pharmacists
For more information about ResultsinHealth, please visit www.resultsinhealth.org
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply through our website. Please be prepared to share the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Short cover letter describing your abilities to meet the essential requirements
- Names and contact details of 2 references and your daily fee request in $US or EUR
Closing date: 15 November 2020
With kind regards,
Aryanti
Aryanti Radyowijati | Director
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