JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FOR HEALTH

 Management Science for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

SIAPS PROJECT

Position: SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

LOCATION: Abuja

Overall Responsibilities:

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is responsible for providing direct technical assistance to national TB program/MOH aimed at ensuring universal access to TB medicines through strengthening pharmaceutical systems 1, supply chain 2 management information systems, pharmaceutical services 3, and providing technical leadership to donors and Global TB initiatives, such as the Global Fund (TGF) and the Global Drug Facility (GDF), s/He support SIAPS TB Core and country programs portfolios and in-country teams in the development and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results.

S/He is the primary Liaison between SIAPS TB Core and the USAID Country missions, Government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved with pharmaceutical management activities and /or implementing related programs in the countries and region. The STA is responsible for the adequate deployment of CPM tools and frame works and their adequate customization and ownership at the country level. S/He works closely with country portfolio teams, international and national stakeholders to ensure that technical assistance activities are adequately effective and that deliverables are meeting quality standards. S/He supports measurement and documentation of portfolio results. The STA also contributes and supports CPM and SIAPS capacity building and knowledge exchange plans.

Qualifications:

·         Graduate degree in a health related field; physician or pharmacist qualification preferred

·         Specialized training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical systems , management information systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services

·         Relevant experience in the implementation of international and country TB prevention, care and treatment programs, strengthening of National TB programs, and experience with management of medicines supply and information systems for TB

·         Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as the Global Fund, the Global Drug Facility

·         Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is required

·         Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred

·         Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit

·         Ability and availability to travel in-country and internationally 30% of the time or more

For detailed job description and application follow the link: http://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7875/senior-technical-advisor/job

The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification

To apply for above position, you must follow the link, as applications will not be considered through any other channel. Interested person must send comprehensive resume with brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application, Friday, November 21, 2014

Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage. Women are encouraged to apply.

Note: there are no relocation allowance available for this position. For more information about MSH, visit www.msh.org.

Source: Thursday Guardian 13^th Nov, 2014