E-DRUG: Job Opening: SIAPS Technical Advisor for Pharmaceutical Services, MSH
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Title: Technical Advisor for Pharmaceutical Services
Location: Arlington, VA
OVERVIEW:
The Technical Advisor (TA) supports the provision of technical assistance
activities aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical services in developing
countries. S/he supports principal and senior technical advisors and
in-country teams in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of
technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results.
S/he also works closely with and assists the cluster lead for
pharmaceutical services to support SIAPS Pharmaceutical Services Cluster
management activities. In collaboration with and under guidance from senior
staff, s/he provides support to program quality reviews, monitoring,
documentation, reporting, and knowledge management activities. The TA also
provides support in carrying out literature reviews, research and survey
activities and participates in the development and implementation of
training programs relating to pharmaceutical services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pharmaceutical management-related assessment, planning, design,
implementation, and monitoring & evaluation (30%)
- Participate in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of
technical assistance pharmaceutical management activities in support to
SIAPS core, regional and country portfolios. This includes coordinating
with SIAPS field offices and headquarters staff and with relevant partners
whenever required.
- Under guidance from Principal and Senior Technical Advisors, and in
collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, support the
development and implementation of M&E activities pertaining to
pharmaceutical services.
- Participate in the design and implementation of pharmaceutical sector
assessment activities including the development of tools and implementation
of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical
activity reporting.
*Human resource capacity assessment and building, including trainings (10%)*
- Conduct desk-based and/or field based pharmaceutical management
technical assistance activities including delivery of training as
designated by senior technical staff.
- Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the
pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the
Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of
capacity building and training materials.
*Quality-assured technical writing, documentation, and knowledge management
(15%)*
- Participate in the review of designated program documentation and
activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables.
- Participate in the development of communication materials,
presentations, articles, concept papers, abstracts and posters in the
context of knowledge management and participate in the presentation of
these products to various audiences and forums.
- Provide writing and analytical assistance as needed to produce special
thematic reports and/or technical briefs documents aimed for publication.
*Knowledge acquisition and reporting, and support for proposal development (5%)*
- Attend technical and brown bag informational meetings when required
and prepare related briefs for senior technical staff. Also, work
occasionally with senior technical staff for developing MSH proposals and
new assistance projects as needed.
*SIAPS pharmaceutical services cluster management (25%)*
- Work closely with cluster lead and provide substantial support for
pharmaceutical services cluster management activities, including relevant
literature scanning; coordination of cluster and other pharmaceutical
services-related meetings with note taking and dissemination as required;
pharmaceutical services-related quarterly progress and intermediate result
(IR) collation, documentation and reporting; indicators monitoring; and
technical assistance resource allocation management (including
SAVIOM-related tasks).
*Ad hoc duties as needed and assigned (15%)*
- Participate in other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's; Master's degree in medicine, pharmacy, nursing or public
health is strongly preferred.
- 6 years of experience; candidates with a Master's degree and required
minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferred.
*Knowledge and Skills*
- Specialized training and/or experience in at least one or more of the
technical areas/strategies that support pharmaceutical services (Technical
areas of assistance that SIAPS addresses under the Pharmaceutical Services
Cluster *mainly include the rational use of medicines and the
containment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)*. Key technical activities
and strategies include: standard treatment guidelines, essential medicines
lists, formulary design and management, medication adherence, containment
of antimicrobial resistance including infection control, pharmaceutical
care, pre- and in-service training on AMR and rational use, case
management, IEC/BCC, medicines and therapeutics committees, medicine use
studies and evaluations, and diagnostic services).
- Relevant experience in international public health particularly in the
implementation of activities relating to infectious diseases and
antimicrobial resistance preferred.
- Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID
and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
- Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is
required.
- Demonstrated computer skills; knowledge of appropriate methods for
data analysis and reporting.
- Proficiency in French or Spanish is desired, as are languages of other
USAID-supported countries.
- Ability and availability to travel internationally and domestically.
*Competencies*
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment,
communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.
- Meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
*Physical Demands*
- Up to 30% of time, if required.
- Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 lbs.
To apply, please use this link:
http://bit.ly/1LhdnFK
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental
handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed
Forces.
"Graber, Janet" <jgraber@msh.org>
www.msh.org