MSH is actively searching for a Principal 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 (www.msh.org) or
contact me directly (ehanks@msh.org) for more information and to apply.
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/
*Overall Responsibilities*
The Principal Technical Advisor - Pharmaceutical Systems (PTAPSYS) is
responsible for providing technical guidance and support in the planning
and implementation of SIAPS programs that promote achievement of USAID
objectives. S/he provides technical leadership and direction for developing
innovative strategies and approaches to implement appropriate interventions
aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical management systems in developing
countries with focus on pharmaceutical sector governance including
legislation and pharmaceutical regulatory systems, medicine policies,
quality assurance, medication safety and pharmacovigilance, product
selection and pharmaceutical sector financing.
The PTAPSYS provides guidance to the technical staff assigned to specific activities to ensure
that the work is of the highest quality.
The PTAPSYS works closely withnother Principal Technical Advisors and with Portfolio and Health Element
Managers to identify opportunities to use new and existing tools, to
coordinate technical work, and to ensure that global (core-funded)
initiatives are based on and informed by country-level needs and priorities
*Specific Responsibilities*
1. Provide technical support for the development and/or review of
technical approaches and strategies for strengthening pharmaceutical
systems in SIAPS countries.
2. Ensure that standardized technical approaches and frameworks that
are scalable and sustainable are developed and applied in all SIAPS
portfolios.
3. Provide support to portfolio managers, health element managers and
field office staff to design and implement interventions that are
appropriate for the country context while being compliant with the SIAPS
technical strategy.
4. In collaboration with the CPM Director for Systems Analysis and
Software Products, provide guidance and support for the development and
implementation of appropriate electronic and/or paper based tools, and
appropriate pharmaceutical management information systems to facilitate
evidence based decision making to support pharmaceutical management
interventions.
5. In collaboration with the CPM Director for Capacity Building and
Performance Improvement, support the development and implementation of
appropriate capacity building strategies in line with the CPM approach to
build the capacity of individuals and local institutions to implement
pharmaceutical management interventions.
6. Support the development and implementation of pharmaceutical
systems interventions at the central and country levels and provide support
and guidance to the work of technical staff assigned to specific activities
to ensure that the work is of the highest technical quality.
7. Participate in developing appropriate program metrics for the
measurement of the outcome and impact of implemented system interventions,
and also in documenting and disseminating results and lessons learned.
8. Participate in the development of reports on SIAPS pharmaceutical
systems initiatives in accordance with the M&E plan, objectives, and USAID
intermediate results.
9. Facilitate the coordination of SIAPS pharmaceutical systems
improvement initiatives with partners and collaborators.
10. Support the development and review of operations research protocols
and facilitate multi-country studies in common technical areas; and
facilitate sharing of technical approaches across SIAPS countries.
11. Plan, organize, and conduct training courses and brown bags covering
pharmaceutical systems technical areas for USAID, external audiences and
SIAPS staff.
12. Serve as the technical point person on pharmaceutical systems
discussions and represent SIAPS at USAID meetings and other relevant
professional events.
13. Maintain liaison with USAID, international and regional organizations,
donor agencies, foundations, universities, and voluntary organizations;
seek opportunities for dissemination of lessons learned, research,
publications, and other development and communications activities.
14. Support implementation of the SIAPS M&E strategy in collaboration with
the Performance M&E Specialist.
15. Provide SIAPS senior management with quarterly, written technical
briefs/updates on global technical issues and/or issues of strategic
importance.
16. Supervise technical staff as assigned.
*Qualifications*
1. Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized
training and/or experience relating to Pharmaceutical Systems required;
physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred.
2. Minimum of 15 years experience working in international public
health systems strengthening and demonstrated engagement with relevant
regional and international bodies and associations
3. Significant relevant experience in pharmaceutical systems
especially in one or more of the areas of pharmaceutical policy, medicines
control and regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medicines selection and
health technology assessments, and pharmaceutical sector financing in the
context of developing countries is required.
4. Relevant experience in international public health with experience
in pharmaceutical services and systems strengthening strongly preferred,
particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health,
MCH, HIV and AIDS, Malaria, NTD, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in
developing countries.
5. Demonstrated experience managing and supervising technical staff.
6. Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral
agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World
Bank preferred.
7. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety
of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with
attention to detail and quality.
8. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
9. Proficiency in French or Spanish is desired, as are languages of
other USAID-supported countries.
10. Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required to
support the progress of program activities.
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*Emily Hanks*
*Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist*
Human Resources
Management Sciences for Health
Arlington, VA
Direct: +1-703-667-3742
E-mail: ehanks@msh.org
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