Full Scholarship Opportunity - Post Graduate Diploma in PSCM - September Batch

Dear Participant,

Greetings from Empower School of Health (ESH).

We are pleased to inform you that the next batch of the online Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) in collaboration with UNAIDS, Roll Back Malaria (RBM), GD Goenka University and Red Cross (Kenya) is scheduled to begin from September 1st, 2015. 

There are 6 Scholarships being offered by UNAIDS Regional Support Team, Asia Pacific for those participants who can demonstrate their potential to significantly impact Procurement & Supply chain management (PSM) especially related to HIV/AIDS (though not limited to it) in their host country. These scholarships are available to participants associated with Global Fund programs in India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines and Indonesia. There is one scholarship available for each country. Participants interested in availing the scholarship, are required to submit a 500 word essay, along with the application form, on the topic ‘How would you use the course learnings to change/ strengthen the PSM environment in your country’.

To enroll, please fill up the online form through the application form link given below (Please refer to the instructions in the form for filling it up), and send the Essay and a Cover Letter to the following email id: info@empowerschoolofhealth.org

Application form: http://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/Online-Application-Form

Brochure: http://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/Portals/0/pdf/PGD%20in%20Global%20Health%20PSCM%20brochure.pdf

Course Structure: http://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/Portals/0/pdf/Course%20Structure.pdf

Registration deadline: 20th August 2015

In case you need any additional information or have any queries, please do write to us at:

info@empowerschoolofhealth.org or gaurav.verma@empowerschoolofhealth.org or Paul.Lalvani@empowerschoolofhealth.org.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sincerely,

Kavya RS

Training Administrator

+91.95.99.83.50.01 (India)

Rubaya : VACANCY: Consultancy - HR for Supply Chain Managem...

Rubaya : VACANCY: Consultancy - HR for Supply Chain Managem...: Consultancy Assignment: HR for Supply Chain Management, Capacity Development Specialist, Copenhagen, Denmark If you are a passionate and ...

VACANCY: Consultancy - HR for Supply Chain Management, Capacity Development Specialist

Consultancy Assignment: HR for Supply Chain Management, Capacity Development Specialist, Copenhagen, Denmark

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from
you.

Purpose:

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a consultant to support implementation of the HR component of the iSC strategy. Under the supervision of the Capacity Development Manager at UNICEF Supply Division and the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional (ESAR) Immunization Supply Chain Specialist, the consultant will provide technical support to countries wishing to develop and implement capacity development and HR strengthening plans for immunization supply chain management.

For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE.

Minimum requirements and competencies:

• Advanced university degree in supply chain management, business, social science, public health, pharmacy, or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in the area of public health supply chains, with at least four years being in developing countries
• Proven conceptual understanding of and strong practical experience with applying capacity development principles preferably in the area of strengthening of Human Resource systems.
• Proven experience working with developing country governments
• Experience in humanitarian assistance and development programmes, and a mix of field and regional or headquarters postings are advantageous.
• Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another UN language is advantageous.

How to Apply:

Application Deadline:  Tuesday 30 June 2015.

Applicants are requested to send their submissions to Musonda Kasonde (mkasonde@unicef.org) cc to Ann Hasselbalch (ahasselbalch@unicef.org) with subject line, “Application for HR for SCM, Capacity Development Specialist – Consultant”.
Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including financial quote at a daily rate in US Dollars excluding all taxes
• CV
• Examples of previous, relevant work.
• References
• P-11 form ( http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc )

Please indicate your availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above.  Applications submitted without a daily rate (in US Dollars) will not be considered.  Late submissions, incomplete packets, or submissions with an incorrect email subject heading will not be considered. Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Credit to: www.unicef.org

Health Supply Chain Management & Supply Chain Development Course , Oxford UK

Dear colleagues,

With just four weeks to go before our event in Oxford, UK, we encourage interested parties to book their places soon to avoid disappointment and take advantage of the extended ‘Early-Bird Rate’

Health Supply Chain Management (HSCM): 20th – 24th July 2015

What is it about? The success of a health programme is dependent on the ability to reliably and consistently supply essential products to support service delivery. The HSCM course is a comprehensive look at the end-to-end supply chain (forecasting, procurement, warehousing & inventory control, distribution and IT) and includes many cross-cutting themes. The structure is based on the six-plus-one rights of health supply chain (i.e. the right goods, the right quantity, the right cost, the right condition, the right place, the right time and the right interventions), aligned to the 12 recommended WHO interventions around rational use.

Who is it for? It is for Procurement Officers, Pharmacy Managers, Warehouse or Distribution Managers, Health Programme Managers, Information Systems Managers, Central Medical Stores Staff, Technical Assistance Providers, Donors supporting commodity programmes and other professionals in the supply chain.

Click for more info and booking <http://www.pamsteele.co.uk/training/health-supply-chain-management/> information <http://www.pamsteele.co.uk/training/health-supply-chain-management/>


Supply Chain Capacity Development (SCCD) : 27th – 31st July 2015

What is it about? Increasingly, low- and middle-income country governments are requesting their partners to support them in strengthening their health supply chain systems to gain self-sufficiency and reduce their reliance on external expertise. In the SCCD course we explore systematic approaches to supply chain capacity-building, focusing on national health supply chain systems strengthening (longer term improvements) and the related theory of change.

Who is it for? It is for senior managers and other decision makers from MoH, health agencies and donors who work or invest in the public supply chain.

Click for more info and booking information <http://www.pamsteele.co.uk/training/supply-chain-capacity-development/>



Cost: Book now, and pay by 30th June, to qualify for our ‘Early-Bird Rate’ of £1,950 GBP per course (inc. 20% VAT).

This covers five days’ training with expert trainers, quality training materials and stationery, 6 nights’ accommodation at St Catherine’s College, meals, refreshments and a walking tour of Oxford City and the Colleges. You will also have the unique opportunity to attend an evening lecture by Professor Martin Christopher <http://www.martin-christopher.info/>  and – new for 2015 – optional 1:1 mentoring meetings with our supply chain experts.



We already have participants confirmed from various countries, UN agencies, NGOs and Health Ministries but there are a few places left. Book now to avoid disappointment!

For further information email info@pamsteele.co.uk

Attached find the course flyer and trainers’ details

Kind regards,
Pam

Director

Pamela Steele Associates Ltd.
Prama House
267 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7HT
UNITED KINGDOM

Job Opportunity: Public Relations Manager - Marie Stopes

Job purpose
The Public Relations Manager provides a range of core functions within the communications team. She/he is a behaviour change specialist with direct responsibility for ensuring that demand generation components of service delivery events succeed in attracting high numbers of clients for reproductive health services. She/he is also responsible for event management, of MST’s engagement with journalist for print media, radio and TV for behaviour change outcomes.

Key Responsibilities includesEnsuring all MST events have a wide coverage in public media both electronic, print and social media;
Cultivating engaging relationship with journalist for more robust and frequent coverage in all forms of media for Marie Stopes Tanzania focusing on the importance of reproductive health care;
Enabling MST to increase uptake of services by managing successful demand generation and awareness raising campaigns and strategies,
Developing and implementing a brand management strategy through the media, advertising and use of Marie Stopes Tanzania logo

Minimum requirementsFluency in both English and Kiswahili, both oral and written, is essential
Minimum of a University Degree; Master Degree is preferable
Proven track record on effective behaviour change communication
Proven track record on managing and delivering both large, stand-alone events and also managing frequent event planning over time
Clinical/medical qualification an advantage but not a requirement
At least three years of previous experience in a professional communications capacity
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how to communicate and engage with the public on health issues
Knowledge and understanding of the different perspectives and attitudes found in Tanzania regarding reproductive health care
Previous experience in working for a clinical organisation an advantage
Previous experience or knowledge of working for SRHR an advantage

Mode of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below.
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
Plot No.421/422 Mwenge, 
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before Friday June 19, 2015

Team Leader: USAID East, Central, and South Africa (ECSA) evaluation

JOB

from International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.

Closing date: 12 Jun 2015

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

IBTCI is seeking a Team Leader/Lead Investigator to lead the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess ECSA-HC performance in implementing USAID/East Africa and USAID/South Africa's projects and the contribution to USAID's development objectives. The evaluation is expected to last 5-6 weeks with some additional pre-field and post-field work.

Evaluation Team Leader/Lead Investigator: The TL is ultimately responsible for the overall management of the evaluation team and the final products. In addition, the TL is responsible for coordinating evaluation activities and ensuring the production and completion of an evaluation report in conformance with this scope of work and timelines. The TL will also ensure high quality analysis, writing quality and report integration. S/he is also responsible for quality assurance and timeliness of all deliverables. S/he is responsible for the writing of the final evaluation report and preparing and submitting all Task Order deliverables. S/he will also lead the preparation and presentation of the key evaluation findings and recommendations to the USAID team and other stakeholders.

All team members report to the Team Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A post-graduate degree in public health or an applicable social sciences field.

Desired Experience:

• Extensive experience in conducting mixed methods (combining quantitative and qualitative) evaluations/assessments in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Strong familiarity with health, nutrition, health systems strengthening and monitoring and evaluation/knowledge management
• Excellent oral and written skills in English are required
• Experience in leading evaluation teams and preparing high quality documents
• Prior experience in Eastern and Southern Africa is highly desired.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit application documents to https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/jobs under "Team Leader: USAID East, Central, and South Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) Evaluation". Any difficulties with applying please contact yinanli[at]ibtci[dot]com.

Only final applicants will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer

SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. AKF-Tanzania is part of the AKF-East Africa regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes in rural economic development, education, early childhood development, health, nutrition and civil society strengthening.

AKF Tanzania invites applications from qualified and dynamic candidates for the position of Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition based in Dar-es-Salaam and reporting to the Country Director. This position is part of AKF Tanzania’s core team that would provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to oversee and shape the health and nutrition programming portfolio of the Foundation in Tanzania and exposure to the East Africa region. This is a highly demanding position and the successful candidate will be expected to take lead in the health and nutrition sector – leading and contributing to AKF-T’s strategic directions, programme development, resource mobilisation, grant management, and learning and policy engagement in health and nutrition. Specific responsibilities include:

· Provide technical oversight and quality control of health and nutrition programmes;

· Fulfil all grant management responsibilities for on-going and future grants/projects including writing and overseeing the development of high quality progress reports, project implementation plans and performance monitoring frameworks, identifying implementation challenges and recommending solutions, and ensuring excellent, cooperative relationships with partner institutions;

· Lead program development and resource mobilisation for AKF’s health, nutrition and early childhood development portfolio in Tanzania; Develop and/or contribute to successful programme proposals in-line with AKF’s regional health, nutrition and ECD strategy and wider AKDN priorities

· Implement a robust learning system for the health and nutrition sector that enables learning to inform policies, programme and practices; and

· Foster productive relationship with key stakeholders including relevant ministries and government authorities, networks, working groups, policy forums, development partners, donor agencies, private sector and civil society organizations working on health, nutrition and early childhood development.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in health, nutrition or related field;
2. At least six years of solid experience working within the health system, public health and/or project management on health and/or nutrition projects;
3. Experience of working with maternal, newborn and child health and/or nutrition programmes. Experience in early childhood development is an added advantage;
4. Proven experience in grant/project management;
5. Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs;
6. Programme development experience with ability to write strong proposals and responsive bids for new programming;
7. Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks;
8. Exceptional written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an advantage;
9. Knowledge of programme and budget planning processes and a solid understanding of project funds management;
10. Strong leadership, teamwork and management skills;
11. Ability to multi-task and work on tight timelines;
12. Thorough understanding of the global and national efforts on health and nutrition;
13. Experience of working in Tanzania or East Africa

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (not exceeding four pages) and the names and contact information of three referees before close of business at 1700 hrs on Friday, 19 June 2015, addressed to the Country Director, Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania, by e-mail torecruit.akftz@akdn.org. Please mention the title of the position and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*