E-DRUG: MSH Job Openings - Summer 2011
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS) is a USAID-funded program whose mandate is to build capacity within the country to effectively manage pharmaceutical systems.
We are actively hiring for 2 key technical positions this summer.
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR - REGULATORY SYSTEMS - MOZAMBIQUE
The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) works closely with the Mozambique Country Program Manager based in the US to assist with the implementation of SPS/Mozambique pharmaceutical management activities, specifically targeted to the Pharmaceutical Department (PD) of the Ministry of Health (MISAU). S/he is responsible for implementing in-country planned activities related to pharmaceutical regulation and registration, including providing technical assistance (TA) with policy reviews, assessments and data collection activities, and the development and implementation of related training programs and pharmaceutical system tools. The STA acts in an advisory capacity to the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Department of the Ministry of Health to strengthen its organizational, regulatory and medicine registration capacity. S/he coordinates with other in-country partners-including USAID/Maputo and PEPFAR; USG implementing agencies, such as PQM, SCMS and DELIVER; and supply chain organizations, such as CMAM. The STA ensures that assigned activities are on target and responsive to the needs of the Government of Mozambique and to USAID Mission development objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Advanced degree in a health related field, such as pharmacy, medicine, and/or public health
2. Demonstrated experience within the public pharmaceutical sector, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical regulation and registration at the policy level.
3. Understanding of the organization of the Mozambican health system and its public health priorities, including HIV/AIDS, is preferred.
4. Experience in developing training programs and facilitating workshops and stakeholders' forums.
5. Creativity and ability to apply innovative thinking and problem solving; with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
6. Experience in conducting assessments and developing key recommendations and interventions to address pharmaceutical sector challenges.
7. Proficiency in English and either Portuguese, Spanish or French at the professional working level preferred, including reading, writing and speaking.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, and to work effectively with both internal and external colleagues.
9. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
10. Ability and willingness to travel in country as needed.
SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, PORTUGUESE FLUENCY REQUIRED - US-BASED
The Senior Program Associate for the Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS) Program provides direct technical assistance to improve pharmaceutical systems in developing countries in support of USAID Strategic Objectives. He or she must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking Portuguese, and his or her work will be based in the MSH Center for Pharmaceutical Management (CPM). He or she will manage one or more SPS field-based technical assistance portfolios. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated work experience in Portuguese-speaking developing countries. Technical assistance and managerial responsibilities may include the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's degree or other professional degree in a health related field required; physician or pharmacist qualification strongly preferred.
2. At least 5 years of work experience providing professional consulting services to medicine, vaccine or contraceptive management programs in developing countries preferred.
3. Experience with programs supported by international agencies such as WHO, World Bank and bilateral agencies such as USAID.
4. Fluency in Portuguese reading comprehension, as well as written and spoken Portuguese required.
5. Demonstrated work experience in Portuguese-speaking developing countries required.
6. Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English and Portuguese is required.
7. Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications preferred.
8. Ability and availability to travel internationally 30% of time or more.
If you are interested in applying for these positions, please contact me directly or follow the links below (which will also take you to the full job descriptions).
Senior Technical Advisor: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4145/job
Senior Program Associate: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4008/job
Thank you so much,
Karen
Karen Iacobelli
Recruiter and HR Generalist
Center for Pharmaceutical Management (CPM)
Management Sciences for Health
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
+1-703-310-3509 (direct)
Stronger health systems. Greater health impact.
"Iacobelli,Karen" <kiacobelli@msh.org>