E-DRUG: New GHFP-II Fellowship Available: Drug Quality and Logistics Advisor
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Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor II: Drug Quality and Logistics Advisor
United States Agency for International Development/Indonesia
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-P4-139
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual work planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
As the world's fourth largest democracy, and a key US trading partner, Indonesia plays a fundamental role in efforts to maintain political and economic stability in Southeast Asia. USAID/Indonesia's portfolio of US foreign assistance activities is the cornerstone of US Government (USG) efforts to promote transformational diplomacy in the fourth most populous country in the world. Developments in Indonesia have profound implications for US strategic interests in fighting global terrorism, preserving regional stability, strengthening democracy and promoting increased trade and investment. USAID works closely with other USG Agencies to implement a coherent, coordinated and robust foreign assistance strategy for Indonesia.
Under its new five year strategy, USAID/Indonesia has four objectives: strengthening democratic governance; improving essential human services for the poorest and most vulnerable including maternal and child health; advancing global development priorities of mutual interest including controlling infectious diseases; and increasing collaborative achievement in science, technology and innovation.
USAID's health program is focused on two major components leading to the objective of improved health status in Indonesia and that contribute to two of the overall USAID/Indonesia objectives, namely: maternal/neonatal and child health (MNCH) and infectious diseases. Under MNCH, USAID is primarily focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by improving quality of services, reducing delays within the emergency obstetrical care referral system, and improving quality of care. Within infectious diseases, USAID supports programs in tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, avian and pandemic influenza/emerging pandemic threats as well as neglected tropical diseases. USAID partners with the Government of Indonesia (GOI), academic and private sector partners and other donors at national and local levels. Among other donors, USAID works intensely with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria (GFATM) and local grantees.
The Indonesian health sector is increasingly complex. There have been substantial improvements in health statistics, including a decline in under-five mortality, increase in use of family planning services and decreased fertility rates, and an increase in life expectancy. However, maternal mortality is still very high - higher than other countries in the region. While under-five mortality has declined substantially, infant mortality decreased very little between the last two DHS surveys (2007 and 2012). Neonatal mortality is an increasingly large share of infant mortality and did not change at all between the last two DHS. Rates of TB are very high, and Indonesia is among the top five globally for TB burden with a growing multi-drug resistant TB epidemic. While HIV/AIDS is still a concentrated epidemic in most of the country, it is growing and is a generalized epidemic in Papua in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia has had the highest number of avian influenza cases, and the potential for outbreaks of other pandemic threats is high. There is a growing private sector in Indonesia, and an increasing proportion of the population seeks care through the private sector, however there are very limited regulatory systems in place, and limited enforcement of standards of care.
INTRODUCTION:
The Drug Quality and Logistics Advisor (Advisor) will be based in the Office of Health within USAID/Indonesia. S/he will serve as a member of the Health Office Team, the Development Objective (DO) 3 Team (addressing global issues including infectious diseases) and DO 2 Team (essential services for the poorest and most vulnerable). The Advisor will be responsible for monitoring activities and providing technical analysis and guidance to the Health Office and Mission in all areas related to drug quality assurance, drug and medical supply logistics and management, and other issues related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment. The Advisor will also contribute to the overall goals of the Office of Health and will receive day-to-day guidance from the Director of the Health Office and Senior Infectious Disease Team Leader.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the Drug Quality and Logistics Advisor include:
A. Providing technical advice and guidance:
* Providing technical advice and guidance relating to improving and ensuring drug quality, drug management and logistics systems.
* Collaborating with partners and MOH colleagues to identify and address drug quality issues, and provide recommendations to USAID, partners, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, and key GOI Ministries and agencies, including Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM), the MOH (including Bina Kefarmasian dan Alat Kesehatan, National TB program and National AIDS program) and NAC.
* Providing technical support to drug manufacturers in conjunction with USAID's partners on pre-qualification requirements, public outreach for drug quality issues, drug quality testing and development of new regulations.
* Collaborating with partners and the MOH to keep abreast of any issues with drug management/logistics including stock-outs etc., and provide advice and assistance for resolving any such issues.
* As a member of the HIV/AIDS Team, providing advice and guidance to the Team, partners and the GOI counterparts on the implementation of the MOH's test and treat for HIV/AIDS effort.
* Serving as primary point of contact within the USAID/Indonesia Health Office for programs and activities related to drug quality and drug logistics/management and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment. This may include: providing technical analysis and guidance to implementing partners (contractors and grantees) in the implementation and oversight of programs; interacting as needed with the GOI for revisions or adjustments to programs; ensuring appropriate monitoring of the implementation of activities and verifying that the program is meeting targets and objectives; preparing all necessary internal USAID program implementation documentation and other required reporting, which may include assisting in the preparation of scopes of work, requests for proposals/applications, and decisions memos, in collaboration with the Senior Infectious Disease Team Leader.
B. Establishing and maintaining relationships with GOI, private sector, USG, and other stakeholders
* Serving as liaison/program coordinator by developing and maintaining close contacts with a wide variety of individuals, groups and associations involved in the health and drug quality/management sector, including key GOI counterparts (MOH, BPOM (FDA), NAC), members of the People that Deliver consortium, other USG agencies, USAID implementing partners, drug manufacturers, ASEAN secretariat staff among others.
* In collaboration with the Health Team, interfacing directly with mid and senior level officials in all these institutions and facilitating regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss drug quality issues as well as drug logistics/management issues.
* Participating in Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria Technical Working groups. S/he will be expected to facilitate linkages between USAID-funded activities and that of other groups and donors, and facilitate linkages among USAID partners.
* Providing guidance to other donor counterparts and the GOI officials at the highest levels.
* In collaboration with the Health Team negotiating the scope and objectives of various activities with policy makers, partners and staff, subject to the approval and general policies and operating requirements of USAID.
International and domestic travel approximately 20%.
Training and professional development
* Keeping abreast of drug quality and medical supply management logistics.
* Deepening knowledge of drug quality and medical supply management logistics.
* Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
* Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
* Master's degree or higher in Pharmacology, Public Health, International Development, or a related discipline.
* A minimum of five (5) years professional experience in drug management or pharmacy or related services with at least two (2) years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
* Demonstrated knowledge of infectious disease treatment issues and regimens.
* Experience managing or overseeing HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.
* Familiarity with USG or other donor systems.
* Experience representing projects or public health technical areas of drug quality or related issues to government partners and other stakeholders in a variety of venues.
* Experience writing and reviewing reports, assessments, evaluations or papers about drug quality or management or pharmacy issues (US or international).
* Excellent oral communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and manage successful relationships with donors and other development partners.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, diplomacy, problem solving, and cultural awareness.
* Highly motivated and capable or operating within a complex and fluid environment in an independent manner.
* Strong analytical skills.
* English language fluency.
* Excellent ability to work well as a member of a team.
* US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://recruitment.ghfp.net/
or try
http://tinyurl.com/o67yyhe
which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application.
All online applications must be submitted by January 2, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
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