E-DRUG: Short Term Procurement Specialist needed in Laos
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The Lao PDR Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) has been awarded by the
Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis with 45.5 million dollars distributed in 6 grants to be implemented in the next 5 years.
The Management Unit for the mentioned grants [Principal Recipient (PR)] is the Ministry of Health through its Department of Hygiene & Prevention. The PR is looking for an additional short term Procurement Expert to work with the existing local Procurement team. [duration: 90 days / 4 months]
Main Objectives of the consultancy
In coordination with the PR procurement team and the SRs teams:
* To develop the final version of the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) plans for health and non-health products following GF policies and guidelines and the Local Fund Agent (LFA) recommendations for each of the 6 approved grants.
* To coordinate and provide technical assistance to the PR procurement team in all procurement processes to be carried out by during the period of the contract. (Including preparation of procurement tenders packages, contracts with suppliers and follow up of procurement processes with WHO, IAPSO and others as needed).
Preferred experience:
* At least five years of relevant professional work experience in procurement and logistics management for health and non-health products.
* Previous experience in the procurement of health products for HIV/AIDS and Malaria will be an asset, as well as, experience in planning and management of health projects with the Ministry of Health.
* Previous experience with WHO procurement practices.
* Experience in providing on the job capacity building support in procurement.
* Extensive knowledge of Excel and Word. English written and spoken language skills. Laotian spoken skills will be advantage
How to apply:
Please send your CV in English and a short cover letter with the expected salary request before June 13th, 2005 by:
(1) e-mail to: Dr. Chanmy at csramany@laotel.com , the PR’s Procurement Unit at gf_procurement_lao@yahoo.com, and Mr. Ricard Lacort at
Rlacort@laotel.com;
(2) Postal mail at: PR office of the Global Fund. 3rd floor of the Ministry of Health (Main Building) Department of Hygiene & Prevention. Simouang, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR.
Interested candidates can send contact the PR office for detailed Terms of Reference at the above e-mail addresses.