E-DRUG: Swiss TPH recruit french speaking PSM Expert
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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution
with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of
populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research,
services, and teaching and training.
The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and
Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project
management, training and applied research work in international health. We
are contracted by the Global Fund to provide Local Fund Agent (LFA)
services and are seeking applications for the following position possibly
based in Basel OR in Africa :
Procurement and Supply Management Expert:
One Position covering West and Central Africa Countries
Tasks:
- Assess systems (national or principal recipient) for the
management of health and non-health products (procurement, storage,
distribution and information systems, etc);
- Review consistency of procurement and supply management plan,
workplan and budget and performance targets
- Review of quantification and specifications of pharmaceuticals and
health and non-health products and equipment to be procured;
- Review a sample of tenders for the procurement health and
non-health products for consistency with Global Fund procurement policies
and principles;
- Review information entered in The Global Fund’s online reporting
system;
- Conduct site visits to cross check information reported by
Principal Recipients
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for
candidates with the following qualifications:
- Formal qualification in pharmacy or a health related field (Master
degree level) required. A postgraduate training in public health or a MBA
is an asset.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience required in managing or advising
on the procurement, distribution and supply of health products,
particularly in developing countries with expertise in:
i) supply and demand issues in the implementation of public health
programs
(ii) experience in assessing policies, systems and structures in the
public and/or private health sector that are relevant for managing
effective and efficient access to pharmaceuticals and other health
products, particularly for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria and focusing on
identifying relevant strengths and weaknesses and on developing action
oriented recommendations;
(iii) strong understanding of AIDS, TB and Malaria market dynamics and
existing global supply challenges as well as international health-products
procurement and supply management processes, applicable national and
international laws and recognized standards;
(iv) experience in quantification and forecasting of health products needs
in public health programs .
- Excellent command of English, good knowledge of French required
- Good writing and analytical skills in English
- Knowledge of Global Fund procedures and requirements is an asset
- Knowledge of Spanish is also an asset
An initial contract of two years will be offered with possibility of
renewal based on performance.
The position is based in Basel or Africa. The countries covered will
depend on needs, and experience of the selected candidate
If you are interested, please address your application in English with CV
(maximum 3 pages) and names of 3 referees to Nicole Haenggi (Human
Resources), Odile Pham-Tan, (Head of Unit), Christine Perrier (Project
Leader) by e-mail at: Nicole.haenggi@unibas.ch ,
christine.perrier@unibas.ch with copy to odile.phamtan@unibas.ch .
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for a
written test and interview, the recruitment for the position will be
finalized by end of July 2012.
For further information please consults our website:
http://www.swisstph.ch/about-us/job-opportunities.html
http://www.swisstph.ch/fr/services/swiss-centre-for-international-health/systems-performance-and-monitoring.html
Dr Christine PERRIER
Senior Pharmaceutical Specialist
Project Leader
Systems Performance and Monitoring Unit
Swiss Center for International Health
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Socinstrasse 57, P.O. Box
4002 Basel, Switzerland
http://www.swisstph.ch