Technical Officer, Pharmaceutical Management Advisory Services
Location Vernier,CH
Executive Unit/Cluster/Unit/Team Strategy Performance and Evaluation
Cluster/Pharmaceutical and Health Technology Unit/Pharmaceutical Advisory
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The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a global
public/private partnership dedicated to raising and disbursing large amounts
of finance to prevent and treat the three pandemics. The Global Fund has so
far committed more than US$11 billion to over 520 programs in 136 countries.
The vacancy is in the Secretariat of the Global Fund. The Secretariat
manages the grant portfolio, including executing Board policies, disbursing
money to grant recipients and implementing performance-based funding of
grants. The Secretariat is also tasked with resource mobilization; providing
strategic, policy, financial, legal and administrative support and
overseeing monitoring and evaluation. It is based in Geneva and has no staff
located outside its headquarters.
The Global Fund is looking for staff with a strong commitment to health and
development, an open mind-set, entrepreneurial and flexible attitudes as
well as strong interpersonal skills.
The Global Fund is committed to using fair, objective and positive
employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in
employment, ensuring all employees and potential employees are treated
fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their
employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and
responsive to, different groups. Thank you for your interest in working for
the Global Fund.
Posting/Closing date: 03/01/2008 - 24/01/2008
Contract Type/Duration: Continuing Appointment
Job purpose summary and key results expected:
The Technical Officer, Pharmaceutical Management Advisory Services is part
of the Pharmaceutical Management Advisory Services Team and reports to the
Manager , Pharmaceutical Management Advisory Services.
The Technical Officer covers a critical role in this Team. The Technical
Officer works closely with the Team Manager to ensure the availability of
prompt and professional expertise on pharmaceutical and health product
management to Fund Portfolio Managers during grant negotiation and
implementation. To achieve this, the Technical Officer will assist in (1)
reviewing and recommending country Procurement and Supply Management (PSM)
Plans for approval, as appropriate, (2) collecting and analyzing procurement
data, and (3) implementing initiatives to increase the capacity of countries
to successfully manage pharmaceuticals and health products.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The Technical Officer will:
Provide technical guidance, in close cooperation with the Team Manager, to
Portfolio Management in reviewing and evaluating PSM Plans;
Provide analytical and field support to Global Fund Portfolio Managers;
Work with countries to develop and submit Procurement and Supply Management
(PSM) plans (including training);
Provide efficient support in analyzing problem grants, and devise and
propose solution-oriented work plan(s) to address the identified
gaps/problems;
Work, in close cooperation with the Team Manager, with external partners to
support grant implementation through training and other capacity building
initiatives;
Provide input to and support new PSM initiatives set out by Manager, PMAS;
Support in identifying ways to stream line processes to improve country
access to pharmaceuticals and other health products and facilitate rapid
start-up of grants through efficient mechanisms.
Qualifications and Membership:
Essential: Advanced university degree in Pharmacy or Medicine-related field.
Desirable: Complementary education and/or professional training/experience
in Management, Procurement, Logistics, Public Health.
Experience:
Essential:
Three to six years of experience in pharmaceutical management and supply
management of health products at international level, including in
developing countries;
Relevant pharmaceutical or global health experience;
Experienced professional on pharmaceutical and health product management,
able to use his/her experience in a developing country context to quickly
identify challenges and potential solutions;
Desirable:
Experience on both supply side and demand side activities related to
pharmaceutical management.
Technical skills and competencies:
Client-oriented professional.
Strong data analysis, database management and excel skills;
Ability to develop PowerPoint presentations.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Core Competencies:
· Solution-Oriented Analysis
· Sound Decision-Making
· Communicating Effectively
· Promoting Team Work
· Results-Oriented
(The Global Fund has a core competency framework setting out standard
behaviours that are expected of all staff. Only the key competencies for
this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to
demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies).
Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken. Fluency in either
French and/or Spanish will be considered an advantage.
Additional Details
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Staff are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of
employment of the Global Fund.
The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland
enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a
Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the
Global Fund on 13 December.
We offer competitive remuneration packages. Salaries are paid in Swiss
Francs, and salary and benefits of staff are exempt from taxation in
Switzerland.
How To Apply
Thank you for your interest in the Global Fund. This position is open to
receive applications from (opening date) to (closing date). No applications
after the closing date will be accepted.
Please read the following instructions carefully in order for us to be able
to process your application.
You must first register on our on-line recruitment system i-recruit. Once
you have registered you will be asked to upload a copy of your curriculum
vitae (c.v.). Please ensure that your c.v. includes the following
information:
· Permanent Address, email address and telephone numbers if
different to your present address.
· Second nationality (if applicable)
· Details of all employment
· Key achievements
· Salary for each position held
· Computer skills
· Your availability
· Details of three referees (two of which must be line managers
Please ensure that your c.v. is supported by the following verification
of information clause:
I certify that the statements made by me are true, complete and correct. I
also certify that any documentations provided in support of my application
are authentic and accurate. I understand that any false or misleading
statement or withholding relevant information may provide grounds for the
withdrawal of any offer of appointment or the termination of employment.
You will then be able to proceed to apply for this position and be directed
to answering some pre-selection questions.
Good Luck!