E-DRUG: Title: Sr. Technical Officer - Pharmaceuticals and Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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Euro Health Group A/S (EHG), a leading Danish health consultancy company, is seeking a Senior Technical Officer - Pharmaceuticals and Procurement and Supply Chain Management to serve as part of EHG's technical team. The expert will enhance EHG's core technical competency in the areas of pharmaceuticals and procurement and supply chain management (including logistics) in addition to contributing to the overall umbrella of health including Public Health & Health Systems Strengthening (including policy development, strategic planning, health financing, etc), HIV/AIDS, Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) and M&E as an overarching theme. The Senior Technical Officer will also be expected to provide international consultancy in his/her area of expertise.
Job purpose
As part of EHG's Technical Assistance Department, the Sr. Technical Officer will contribute to securing projects, developing expressions of interest and proposals in response to calls for technical assistance, networking with consultants and potential partner companies as well as assisting the Chief Executive Officer in strategic decision making and project design.
Responsibilities:
1. Project development
* Identifying opportunities/assignments where EHG could offer technical assistance
* Developing initial round of contacts and formulating Expression of Interest (EOI) in response to donor, government, NGO and private foundation notices calling for services and technical assistance (TA)
* Preparing project proposals, including assistance in identification of appropriate project staffing and development of the overall design and methodology of the TA project
* Identifying and liaising with project partners in developing appropriate and optimal responses to calls for TA
* Providing key technical input and assistance to EHG technical staff
* Building and maintaining relationships and networks with EHG clients and partners - from government and donors, to local NGOs, consultancy firms, institutes and individual consultants.
2. Technical assistance
* Undertaking assignments in field of expertise on EHG projects outside of Denmark
* Ensuring EHG's technical quality assurance system and guidelines are up-to-date and well functioning (ISO certified)
* Providing quality assurance on technical proposals, reports and project deliverables
* Leading up other project management tasks, including finalization of progress and assignment reports.
In addition, there will be various other, mainly ad-hoc, tasks in relation to new projects and business development.
Qualifications and Experience
Required
* Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
* Post-graduate University Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Policy, Planning, Management, Health Financing or other related Health or development field
* At least ten years of increasingly responsible professional experience in developmental work or health sector consultancy with an international focus in fragile/post-conflicts/developing and/or transitional countries
* At least 3 years of proposal development experience
* Experience working with international donor funding such as the EU, World Bank, African and Asian Development Banks, the Global Fund, USAID and others
Desirable
* Analytical and strategic oversight of international health sector context with knowledge of health sector assistance environment, including but not limited to sector wide approaches
* Broad knowledge and practical experience in institutional development, policy and/or strategy development for health, specific technical expertise in different areas under PSM (warehousing, logistics, LMIS, quantification, forecasting, etc.), Pharmaceuticals, M&E experience
* Strong English language abilities; French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and other languages considered a distinct advantage
* Work experience in international organizations is an advantage
Competencies Required
* Excellent writing and reporting skills with proven ability to formulate and develop project proposals/tenders in response to international calls for assistance and/or successful resource mobilization experience
* Structured and disciplined approach to project development and management
* Capable of identifying immediate opportunities and positioning EHG to respond best to future opportunities and areas of demand
* Innovative and interested in continuous learning and knowledge sharing
* Strong advocacy and networking skills - with ability to maintain and build partnerships and networks
* Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
* Listens and responds effectively to clients' and consultants' questions and concerns
* Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
* Excellent planning, organizing, coordinating and resource management skills
* Excellent computer skills, including using PowerPoint, Excel and Word - database knowledge an advantage
We expect you enjoy working in a team as well as independently and you relate just as well to international clients, external consultants, as to other cooperating partners. You are not afraid of challenges and you adapt to new situations and tasks quickly. As part of our team you can contribute with new ideas for addressing challenges in an often hectic professional working environment and can prioritize important work tasks.
The duties will be undertaken in Copenhagen (Søborg) at the EHG headquarters office.
Benefits:
We offer a challenging and developing job in a long existing company with an international team of consultants and managers. We have a positive, professional and dedicated attitude.
Salary will be based on the individuals' qualifications and expertise. The assignment does not include a package of benefits (i.e. housing, relocation allowance, etc.) for international candidates.
Commencement date: As soon as possible.
Closing date for application: 18 May 2012
Please include
* a CV
* Cover letter highlighting your skills and expertise in the areas listed above and your international experience.
* Names and contact details of a minimum of 2 references
Applications in English should be sent by e-mail or regular mail to:
Susanne Andersen
Administrative Assistant
Euro Health Group A/S
Tinghøjvej 77
DK-2860 Søborg
e-mail: sandersen@ehg.dk <mailto:sandersen@ehg.dk>