E-DRUG: Vacancy: Manager (pharmaceutical) Consultancies
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dear E-druggers,
IDA Solutions is a young and dynamic not-for-profit organization working
on international projects to enhance access to essential medicines by
improving pharmaceutical management skills and increasing local capacity
in low- and middle-income countries. The organization provides
consultancy services and training in pharmaceutical supply management.
IDA Solutions is currently seeking a fulltime Manager Consultancies to
strengthen the management team, to provide technical assistance in
pharmaceutical supply management and to participate in other ongoing
activities as required from the office in Maarssen, the Netherlands.
Key areas of responsibility:
1) Conduct consultancies and provide technical assistance in
pharmaceutical supply chain management.
2) Secure and manage contracts.
3) Acquire new clients and enhance relationships with current clients.
4) Expand consultancy services as one of the 4 business pillars of IDA
Solutions.
5) Monitor and evaluate performance of consultants assigned to field
activities.
6) Prepare, in close collaboration with the managing director, reports
and communications on consultancies performed in a standardized and
customer satisfactory manner.
7) Advise management on creating and implementing new consultancy
opportunities.
Qualifications:
1) Academic degree in pharmacy or business administration with
additional training in procurement, M.I.S. or public health.
2) At least 10 years experience in supply chain management, including
procurement, working with a supply organization such as a Central
Medical Store or comparable private organization in a developing
country.
3) Experience in and knowledge of supply and transport systems and
in-country logistics.
4) Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks
simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse cultural
backgrounds.
5) Self driven with a high sense of quality, efficiency and meeting
tight deadlines.
6) Experience in HIV/AIDS related activities and working with donor
funded projects is an advantage.
7) Fluency in oral and written English and French, knowledge of
additional languages is a plus.
8) Strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and
Microsoft Office applications including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Microsoft Projects.
9) Ability to travel internationally.
Application:
Please send your English CV and cover letter to: info@idasolutions.org,
<mailto:info@idasolutions.org> subject Manager Consultancies or to: IDA
Solutions, Bisonspoor 6003, 3605 LV Maarssen, the Netherlands, fax:
(+31)-346-581-789. For more details contact IDA Solutions at
(+31)-346-581-770 or refer to www.idasolutions.org.
Submitted by:
Clarisse Morris
IDA Solutions
cmorris@idasolutions.org