E-DRUG: Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Management position at MSH
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MSH is actively searching for a Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Management to work at our office in Arlington, VA.
MSH offers a competitive package along with a very interesting project with dynamic and engaging work opportunities.
Please review our website http://www.msh.org
or contact me directly at ehanks@msh.org for information and to apply.
Overall Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor (TA) participates in the provision of technical assistance activities aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical systems[1], supply chain[2] management or pharmaceutical services[3] in developing countries. S/he supports Principal and Senior Technical Advisors and in-country teams in the design and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results. The TA is also responsible for the implementation and evaluation of those designated field activities such as deployment of tools or implementation of facility and community based interventions. Under guidance from senior staff, s/he provides support to program quality reviews, activity reporting, and knowledge management activities.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Participate in the design and implementation of technical assistance pharmaceutical management activities in support to SIAPS core and country portfolios.
2. Conduct desk-based and/or field based pharmaceutical management technical assistance activities including delivery of training as designated by senior technical staff.
3. Participate in the design and implementation of pharmaceutical sector assessment activities including the development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting.
4. Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of capacity building and training materials.
5. Support country portfolios, and under guidance from Principal and Senior Technical Advisors, and in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in the development and implementation of portfolio specific M&E plans.
6. Participate in the review of designated program documentation and activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables.
7. Participate in the development of communication materials, presentations, articles, concept papers, abstracts and posters in the context of knowledge management and participate in the presentation of these products to various audiences and forums.
8. Provide writing and analytical assistance as needed to produce special thematic reports and/or technical briefs documents aimed for publication
9. Attend technical and brown bag informational meetings when required and prepare related briefs for senior technical staff. Also, work occasionally with senior technical staff for developing MSH proposals and new assistance projects as needed.
10. Participate in other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Graduate degree in a health-related field; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred.
2. Specialized training and/or some experience relating to pharmaceutical systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services.
3. Four plus years of relevant experience 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.
4. Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as 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 strongly preferred.
7. Proficiency in French or Spanish 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 and domestically.