E-DRUG: MSH searching for a Senior Technical Advisor for Pharmaceutical Management
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MSH is actively searching for a Senior Technical Advisor, Pharmaceutical Management to work at our office in Arlington, VA. MSH offers a competitive package along with a very interesting project dynamic and engaging work opportunities. Please review our website for more information and to apply.
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Overall Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is responsible for providing technical assistance aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical systems, especially in the area of pharmaceutical regulation, financing, and pharmacovigilance, in developing countries. S/he supports the Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Project portfolio managers and in-country teams in the development and implementation of technical activities, ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results. The STA is responsible for the adequate deployment of MSH's Center for Pharmaceutical Management (CPM) tools and frameworks and their adequate customization and ownership at the country level. S/he works closely with country portfolio teams and national stakeholders to ensure that technical assistance activities are adequately effective and that deliverables are meeting quality standards. S/he supports measurement and documentation of portfolio results. The STA also contributes and supports CPM and SIAPS capacity building and knowledge exchange plans.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Provide technical support to core and country portfolio managers, and to country staff, in the conceptualization of pharmaceutical management activities and approaches, especially in the areas of pharmaceutical regulation, financing, and pharmacovigilance at the global, regional and/or country level, consistently with SIAPS objectives.
2. Lead and participate in activities aimed at pharmaceutical sector assessments, options analysis, operations research including active surveillance for safety of medicinal products, and strategic planning ensuring that findings, recommendations and plans are all consistent with USAID objectives and host government priorities.
3. Provide technical support to SIAPS country teams in the planning, coordination, and implementation of planned activities.
4. Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with the Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit to develop country specific capacity building strategies.
5. Develop training materials, and participate in the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical management training programs aimed at building the capacity of pharmaceutical cadres and training institutions.
6. Collaborate with the CPM Systems Analysis and Software Products Unit for the development, deployment and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management information systems and their appropriate use for decision-making.
7. In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, support portfolios for the establishment of mechanisms for collecting relevant data to their established indicators. Also participate in SIAPS program review activities and provide adequate recommendations.
8. Support Portfolio Managers and Principal Advisors in the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned, including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences.
9. Collaborate with senior technical staff for the development and/or the review of technical reports.
10. Participate and represent SIAPS and CPM in meetings with USAID, and with national and international partners and collaborators.
11. Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Graduate degree in a health/allied health field; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred.
2. Specialized training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical regulation, financing, and pharmacovigilance.
3. Several years of experience (7+) in international public health, particularly in the implementation of reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB prevention, care, and treatment in developing countries. Experience working with national regulatory authorities, also desirable.
4. Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies - USAID and international agencies - such as WHO and World Bank, preferred.
5. Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is required.
6. Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications is strongly preferred.
7. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is desired, as are languages of other USAID-supported countries.
8. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.
9. Ability and availability to travel internationally 30% of time, or more.
Background Information
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.
Emily Hanks
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Management Sciences for Health
4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22203
Tel: 703-667-3742
Email: ehanks@msh.org
Website: www.msh.org