E-DRUG: Job opportunities: PSM expert for Swiss TPH
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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution
with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of
populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research,
services, and teaching and training.
The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and
Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project
management, training and applied research work in international health. We
are contracted by the Global Fund to provide Local Fund Agent (LFA)
services and are seeking applications for the following positions:
Procurement and Supply Management Experts:
One Position based in Basel covering West and Central Africa Countries
One Position based in Basel covering Latin America Countries
Tasks:
· Assess systems (national or principal recipient) for the
management of health and non-health products (procurement, storage,
distribution and information systems, etc);
· Review consistency of procurement and supply management plan,
workplan and budget and performance targets
· Review of quantification and specifications of pharmaceuticals and
health and non-health products and equipment to be procured;
· Review a sample of tenders for the procurement health and
non-health products for consistency with Global Fund procurement policies
and principles;
· Review information entered in The Global Fund’s online reporting
system;
· Conduct site visits to cross check information reported by
Principal Recipients
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for
candidates with the following qualifications:
· Formal qualification in pharmacy or a health related field (Master
degree level). A postgraduate training in public health or a MBA is an
asset.
· 7 years of experience in managing or advising on the procurement,
distribution and supply of health products, particularly in developing
countries with expertise in:
i) supply and demand issues in the implementation of public health
Programs
(ii) experience in assessing policies, systems and structures in the
public and/or private health sector that are relevant for managing
effective and efficient access to pharmaceuticals and other health
products, particularly for AIDS, TB and focusing on identifying relevant
strengths and weaknesses and on developing action oriented
recommendations;
(iii) a strong understanding of AIDS, TB and Malaria market dynamics and
existing global supply challenges as well as international health-products
procurement and supply management processes, applicable national and
international laws and recognized standards;
(iv) experience in quantification and forecasting of health products needs
in public health programs and .
· Excellent command of English, good knowledge of French and/or
Spanish
· Good writing and analytical skills
· Knowledge of Global Fund procedures and requirements is an asset
An initial contract of two years will be offered with possibility of
renewal based on performance.
The two positions are based in Basel and will report to a Project Leader,
list of countries covered will depend on needs, and experience of the
selected candidates
If you are interested, please address your application in English with CV
(maximum 3 pages) and names of 3 referees by 25 July 2011 to Nicole
Haenggi (Human Resources) and Bruno Clary (Project Leader) by e-mail at:
Nicole.haenggi@unibas.ch and bruno.clary@unibas.ch with copy to at
katharina.schwan@unibas.ch
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for a
written test and interview, the recruitment for the two positions will be
finalized by end of September.
For further information please consults our website:
http://www.swisstph.ch/about-us/job-opportunities.html
http://www.swisstph.ch/fr/services/swiss-centre-for-international-health/systems-performance-and-monitoring.html
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Bruno Clary, Dr in Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Specialist
Swiss Centre for International Health
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Socinstr.57
4002 Basel
Tel: +41-61-284 82 20
Fax: +41 61 284 81 03
Mob: +33 608 52 58 46
http://www.swisstph.ch
Mail: bruno.clary@unibas.ch