E-DRUG: IDA Solutions seeks pharmaceutical supply management consultant
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dear E-druggers,
IDA Solutions is currently seeking a fulltime Technical Consultant to
provide technical assistance in pharmaceutical supply management.
IDA Solutions is a young and dynamic not-for-profit organization working
on international projects to enhance access to essential medicines by
improving pharmaceutical management skills and increasing local capacity
in low- and middle-income countries.
IDA Solutions works with public and private sector partners at national
and international levels. IDA Solutions has a presence in the
Netherlands as well as in South Africa. We are active in consultancy
services, project design, and implementation to improve pharmaceutical
supply chain management. We also provide training both in the
Netherlands and abroad.
Key areas of responsibility
* Conduct consultancies and provide technical assistance in
pharmaceutical supply chain management.
* Seek funding possibilities for projects by preparing offers
for consultancy services, based on invitations and public tenders.
* Manage requests for information and request for proposals.
* Securing and managing contracts.
* Acquisition of new clients and enhancing relationships with
current clients.
Qualifications
* Degree in pharmacy or business with additional training in
business administration, procurement or public health.
* At least 8 years experience in supply chain management,
including procurement, working with a supply organization such as a
Central Medical Stores or comparable private organization in a
developing countries.
* Experience in and knowledge of transport systems and in
country logistics.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple
tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse
cultural backgrounds.
* Experience in HIV/AIDS related activities and working with
donor funded projects such as The Global Fund to fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis and Malaria will be regarded as an advantage.
* Excellent technical reporting capabilities.
* Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of time as
required.
Conditions of Employment
The position is for a fulltime workweek (40 hours) and involves travel
to developing countries (up to 50% of time). Employment is based from
our Maarssen office (nearby to Amsterdam). We offer a dynamic and
pleasant working environment, attractive salary and modern package of
secondary benefits.
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Please send your CV and cover letter to: info@idasolutions.org subject
Technical Consultant or to: IDA Solutions, Bisonspoor 6003, 3605 LV
Maarssen, The Netherlands. For further information contact IDA
Solutions at (+31)-346-581-770. Deadline for applications is 31 March
2006.
regards
Heather Houlihan
Senior Consultant
IDA Solutions
hhoulihan@idasolutions.org