Procurement Assistant (Medicines)- UN Cairo, EGYPT

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/15/TA10 Title: Procurement Assistant (Medicines) - (position number 360821) Grade: G5 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract:  6 months (depending on availability of funding)	Date: 19 January 2015 Application Deadline: 2 February 2015 (3 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Cairo, Egypt   Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM) / EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO) Division of General Management (DAF)/ Logistical Support to country Programmes (LSP)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The procurement support services unit is responsible for procurement and delivery of goods and services essentially needed for the implementation of WHO collaborative programme activities.
Description of duties: Purpose of the Post: Provision of assistance for the processing of procurement requests for medicines, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Organizational Context: Work is performed within a normal office environment. Work is assigned by supervisor who gives instructions on non-routine matters. Routine work is performed independently within detailed guidelines. Summary of Assigned Duties: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Technical Assistant, the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Reviewing the submitted requests to ensure correctness of submitted medicines regarding complete and correct specifications. 2. Checking the offered specifications and verifying that they match requirements by WRO/MOH or Technical Unit. 3. Drafting comparative statements and analysis sheets. 4. Communicating with suppliers and Country Offices through drafting replies and follow-up. 5. Reviewing Requisitions below $ 50,000 received from the Country Offices to ensure that all documents are available and prices are reasonable. 6. Providing comparable prices from the local market as well from previous purchases, to ensure that the offered prices by local suppliers through Country Offices are reasonable. 7. Providing Country Offices with an estimate cost of needed medicines "upon request". 8. Drafting letters and memos related to the procurement of medicines including adjudication report, RCRC memo and notes for the records.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: Completion of secondary education. Desirable: University degree in Pharmacy.
Skills:  Competencies: WHO Global Competencies model at: http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way. 2. Producing results. 3. Fostering integration and teamwork. 4. Knowing and managing yourself. Functional Skills and Knowledge: - Broad technical knowledge of Medicine, Medical Supplies, and consumables. - Ability to cope with heavy workload and meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure. - Knowledge of WHO Manual rules and practices. - Analytical capacity and strong attention to details. Other Skills: - Ability to operate PC and good knowledge of Microsoft applications. - Knowledge of GSM/Oracle applications.
Experience: Essential: - At least five years' experience in the procurement of medicines and medical supplies. - Good experience in the practical application of price/costs analysis techniques. Desirable: Experience in WHO is an asset with good knowledge of procurement procedures of WHO.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic. French is an asset.
Additional Information: - This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons residing within the local comuting area. - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interviews and tests, if applicable. The written test might be used as an elimintory tool. - Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. - Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
Annual salary: (Net of tax) 89, 679 EGP at single rate
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

credit to: UN Website

Tablets Counting Trays for Sale

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Here's a quick solution to tablets counting .
All you need do is to have you tray at a cheap affordable price.


One Tray costs 10,000 Tsh - Retail price
Ten Trays cost 80,000Tsh,- Whole Sale price.

For more information please reach us using:

Email: Calmevans@gmail.com
Phone number: +2557548766788 ( Available on WhatsApp)

Public Health Supply Chain Management Course;13-17 April 2015, Nairobi Kenya

What is the course about?

This training will introduce you to managing the end-to-end supply chain as an integrated system, where each function works in tandem with the others to improve accountability through:

• Performance agreements;
• Specialisation and cost-savings in storage and distribution;
• Control without holding stock at each level, lower inventory levels, better use of storage capacity;
• One management system, reduced stock-outs and wastage;
• Alignment of storage and distribution capacity to national need;
• Transparency for partners and stakeholders and improved supply chain decision-making.

Supply chain excellence requires all of its functions working together. For example, decisions on product selection must inform decisions on distribution modes, frequency of delivery and storage specification. Similarly, rational use of pharmaceuticals is a critical determining factor for accurate quantification which, in turn, effects procurement planning. Any supply chain strategy must consider these interactions and the associated trade-offs that exist between alternative supply chains. It is important for everyone involved in supply chain management to have a demonstrable competence in each function.

Most training in supply chain is narrowly focused on specific activities, rather than the higher–order skills required by supply chain managers. Supply chain functions should not be considered as distinct, but, as facets of a single supply chain system.

Who should attend?

Pharmacists, other professionals with key roles in supply chain management, including those supported by national governments and international organisations. Participants will also include professionals with an interest increasing their knowledge skills as independent supply chain consultants.

Objectives

• To comprehend the  procedure and policy issues of product selection in the supply chain process;
• To understand the quantification of needs and pharmaceutical procurement principles (the rules, methods, selection of suppliers and award of contracts);
• To learn quality assurance and its management;
• To analyse and evaluate storage and supply management issues and policies.

Learning Outcomes

• A better understanding of the major principles and policies of product selection for pharmaceuticals;
• Forecasting of supply chain plans and quantification of orders;
• Comprehension of quality assurance and quality control policies and requirements;
• Interpretation of storage and supply management issues and policies;
• Recognition of a systematic approach to the assessment of the supply chain cycle , and the ability to identify bottlenecks and  suggest improvements;
• Confident use of the supply chain tools;
• Budgeting / finance management skills for supply chain. 

Course Content

• Introduction to the nature of medical supply chains in developing countries;
• Enabling environment: policies, legal frameworks, political, economic and social dynamics that influence the supply chain;
• Selection: review of health challenges, treatments and decisions concerning appropriate prescribing of drugs and dosage forms;
• Quantification: estimation of the quantities of drugs needed;
• Procurement: acquisition of supplies through purchase, donation or manufacture;
• Storage and distribution: holding and movement of materials;
• Rational use: dispensing of medications appropriate to clinical needs, in doses that meet patient requirements;
• Supporting infrastructure: systems that support supply chain management (e.g. information management, organisations, performance management systems);
• Quality assurance: activities intended to ensure that products meet quality specifications;
• Disposal of waste;
• Vehicle and assets management.

Email info@pamsteele.co.uk to register your interest in the course. Please acknowledge rubayawenger.blogspot.com

Full time Malaria consultant for the SE Asia region Empower School of Health

There is an urgent requirement in Empower School of Health for a full
time Malaria consultant for the South East Asia region

Duration of engagement: 1 year and extendable

Skill sets required:

   - The consultant must have a strong academic background and
   well-recognized professional status in health commodities and access to medicines
   - The consultant should have a minimum of 10 years experience in
   communicable diseases, preferably in Asia and the Pacific in Malaria with a
   strong knowledge of malaria commodities, with at least 2-3 years of
   experience in a senior advisory or managerial level
   - He or she should have relevant experience and understanding of
   the malaria problem and its impact on countries in Asia and the Pacific

Educational Qualifications:

   - The consultant should have a masters degree preferably in Public
   Health, Management, or any other relevant degree with a background of
   Pharmacy or medicine

Responsibilities:

   - The major responsibility of the consultant will be to work along side
   senior consultants to develop a Road map for malaria elimination by 2030
   (with a focus on access to Quality Assured anti-malarial commodities)
   - The road map should explore the positive externality and impact on
   other diseases and conditions (e.g. other communicable diseases and
   non-communicable diseases)
   - Other responsibilities will be decided later

Remuneration:

   - Based on years of experience

We would request you to please share this with your colleagues.

The applications can be submitted along with a cover letter and a CV to:
sanjay.saha@empower.net.in with cc to sanjay.saha.ct@gmail.com

The deadline for applications has been extended to 2nd January 2015

Ms Ujwal Singh
ujwal.singh@empower.net.in  <ujwal.singh@empower.net.in>
+91 9313479762
New Delhi, India
ujwal singh <ujwal.singh@empower.net.in

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TANGAZO LA NAFASI ZA MASOMO YA CHETI CHA FAMASI

Mkuu wa Taasisi ya Mafunzo ya Afya Mtwara (MHTI)/ COTC Mtwara anawatangazia wahitimu wa kidato cha Nne/Sita na wananchi wote kuwa taasisi inatarajia kuanza kutoa kozi ya Famasi kwa ngazi ya Cheti (Basic Technician Certificate NTALevel 4 Course in Pharmaceutical Sciences) kuanzia Februari, 2015.  Kozi hii ni ya muda wa mwaka mmoja.

Sifa za mwombaji:

·        Awe amemaliza kidato cha nne.

·        Awe na ufaulu wa masomo matatu yakiwemo mawili ya sayansi Biologia na Kemia katika kiwango cha alama D.

·        Awe na uwezo wa kugharamia gharama za mafunzo.

·        Awe na uwezo wa kuishi maisha ya kujitegemea nje ya chuo.

Jinsi ya kuomba,

·        Fomu za maombi zinapatikana katika Ofisi ya Kanda (Mtwara COTC), Halmashauri za wilaya zote (Lindi na Mtwara) kupitia Waganga Wakuu wa Mikoa na Wilaya, Vyuo vya Afya Kanda ya Kusini (Newala NTC, Nachingwea NTC, Mkomaindo NTC, CATC Masasi, Mtwara NTC, Lindi COTC) Taasisi za Dini (Nyangao hospital, Nyangao School of Nursing, Ndanda school of Nursing, Mnero hospital, Kilwa kipatimu Hospital, na mashirika yasiyo ya serikali, mbao za matangazo, vituo vya afya n.k

·        Gharama ya fomu ni Tshs. 15,000/=. 

·        Malipo yote yalipiwe benki katika akaunti ya Chuo Namba 70610004938, MTWARA MEDICAL TRAINING CENTRE PROJECT, NMB MTWARA BRANCH.

·        Mwombaji anaporudisha fomu ahakikishe ameambatanisha nakala za vyeti vilivyohakikiwa na mwanasheria wa serikali pamoja na risiti halisi ya benki (Original bank pay-in slip).

·        Picha moja ya passport size ya hivi karibuni.

Mwisho wa kupokea maombi ni tarehe 31/01/2014

Kwa  mawasiliano zaidi:

Unaweza kuandika barua kwa,

Mkuu wa Chuo,

Taasisi ya Mafunzo ya Afya,

S.L.P 86,

MTWARA.

Namba za simu:  0784-358582/0715-358582 au 0719-676192/0756-683231

Barua pepe:  info_zhtimtwara@yahoo.com

Senior Logistics Advisor - Consultant

Job Title: Senior Logistics Advisor - Consultant

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Deadline Date: 12/31/2014

Starting Date: ASAP

Background:
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a worldwide program managed by John Snow, Inc. and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project strengthens the supply chains of health programs in developing countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to clients. The Senior Logistics Advisor in conjunction with Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) will coordinate and support technical assistance activities in the country and works under the direction of Country Director, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Senior logistics advisor (SLA) works with the SCMU in coordination with in-country and international partners to enhance supply-chain capacity; ensuring accurate supply-chain information is collected, shared, and used; and providing quality, health care products to those who need them.

He/she will support the Country Director in the planning and coordination of all activities and personnel, development of technical strategies and work plans and the organization and provision of in-country technical assistance. He/she promotes collaboration and best practices in the forecasting, procurement, storage, distribution, and information management of health commodities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with SCMU Manager and field office staff, the SLA will manage technical activities concerning provision of health commodities, including product selection; forecasting and quantification; monitoring the pipeline; storage and distribution of products in-country; and logistics management information systems.
• Assist with assessments of supply chain programs in-country, to determine system strengths and weaknesses and identify technical assistance gaps that may be addressed by Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW).
• Working with the SCMU Manager and field office staff to develop and implement a long-term SCMS strategy and an annual work plan in conjunction with relevant units of MOHSW, partners and other institutions.
• Update the work plan and coordinate development of technical reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Define scopes of work (SOW) for short-term technical assistance and obtain necessary approvals and, working with the SCMU Manager and the field office staff, modify SOWs as required.
• Together with the SCMU Manager and the field office staff, organize and manage activities related to the provision of short-term technical assistance (STTA or temporary duty, TDY).
• Report results of technical assistance on a regular basis to SCTWG and SC task force
• Provide direct in-country technical assistance, as appropriate within areas of expertise
• Manage communications with SCMU technical and management staff
• Coordinate performance management including the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
• Post graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education or work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills honed from interacting with senior levels in the public and/or private sector.
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team along with ability to self-manage time.
• Ability and willingness to mentor others and build local capacity.
• Demonstrated abilities and skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• English fluency required in speaking, writing, and reading.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in public health supply chain management or pharmacy management programs in the developing world.
• Five or more years working in developing countries
• Experience with USAID funded projects a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/31/2014 at--http://jsi.com/JSIInternet/Work/jobdescription.cfm?id=76727&intern=0

Malaria Supply Chain Officer - Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, TANZANIA

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Vacancies advertisement

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare the Global Fund for Malaria Grant, is advertising three posts for additional staff for National Malaria Control Program (NMCP)

1. Malaria Supply Chain Officer- ONE post

Roles and Responsibility:

• Liaise with LMU upstream Logistics Coordinator on the forecast, quantification, ordering, receipt and storage at the Central store of malaria drugs and supplies from manufacturers
• Liaise with LMU downstream logistics coordinator on the distribution of malaria drugs and supplies to zonal stores, storage at zonal stores and distribution to health facilities
• Prepare monthly report on the receipt and pipeline quantities of malaria drugs and supplies, every Tuesdayof the first week of each month and submit the same to the PM-NMCP
• Any other duties determined by Head of Malaria Case Management- NMCP
• Responsible to the Head of Malaria Case Management- NMCP

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, or related field will be an added advantage)
2. At least two years experience progressively responsible in supply chain management
3. Demonstrated skills in information systems and Advanced Microsoft Office applications
4. Experience in logistics/supply chain management of public health commodities is desirable
5. Experience and knowledge in procurement will be an added advantage
6. Excellent communication skills are important

Salary:

Salary of all Officers will be paid through the Global Fund Grant (SSF-Malaria) and will be according to the approved MoHSW rates.

Mode of Application:

• All application letters should be sent by post (letters delivered by hand shall not be considered)
• Applications accompanied with a detailed CV with names of two referees; and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary using the address below, so as to reach before 25^th November, 2014
• Application letters should be in hand written.

PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE

6SAMORA MACHEL AVENUE

11478 DAR ES SALAAM

 

 

Source: DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In need of Medical devices and Medical Consumables? - From Amatob

 X-ray films (green sensitive) Below is the list of goods that we have supplied and we can supply  if needed.

ITEMS WE HAVE SUPPLIED

1.     X-ray films (green sensitive)

2.     Latex Examination gloves (various sizes)

3.     G-VIR surgical gloves, (various sizes)

4.     Theatre boots  (various sizes)

5.     Adult and infant feeding tubes

6.     Surgical sutures (catgut chromic)

7.     Hospital beds (mechanical and manual)

8.     Polyether foam mattresses

9.     Infusion rod (IV rod)

10.                        Patient lifting poles

11.                        Hood incubator

12.                         Eschmann SES2010 non vacuum autoclave with printer

13.                        Needle syringe destroyer

14.                        Mobile x-ray unit

15.                        X-ray processing unit

16.                        X-ray slide storage boxes

17.                        Slide racks

18.                        Lead apron

19.                        Apparels, (gonad protection)

20.                        X-ray gloves

21.                        Lead lining

22.                        Infusion set

23.                        Sterotape

24.                        Medical trolley

25.                        Prescription books

26.                        Anesthesia devices: reusable masks and rebreathing bags, cannula for laryngeal-tracheal anesthesia

27.                        Non woven items: respiratory masks FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3, surgical masks, clip caps, shoe covers, hygiene masks, disposable washing gloves

ITEMS WITH SAMPLES

1.     G-VIR surgical gloves

2.     Adult and infant feeding tubes

3.     Surgical sutures

ITEMS WE CAN SUPPLY

1.     Blood bags (various sizes)

2.     Pediatric blood bags

3.     Lab reagents

4.     Surgical sutures (silk braided, coated polyglycolic acid, monofilament polyam)

5.     Gynecological gloves

6.     Orthopedic and surgical gloves

7.     Blood giving set

8.     IV giving set for pediatric

9.     IV cannula

10.                        Spinal needles

11.                        Endotracheal tubes disposable

12.                        Foley balloon catheter (two way and three way)

13.                        Colostomy bag

14.                        Skin traction kit

15.                        Suction catheters

16.                        Urine collection bags

17.                        Care wound products

18.                        Labor and delivery beds with two piece mattress

19.                        Examination lamp

20.                        Kidney dish

21.                        Dental surgical items

22.                        Orthopedic surgical items

23.                        Delivery kits

24.                        General surgical items

25.                        Metric scale for adult and child

26.                        Stretcher trolleys

27.                        Suction pump

28.                        Examination table

29.                        Apparel, cloth cotton, (green sky blue, white), theatre apron, bed sheets cotton,

30.                        Stool specimen container

31.                        Venous blood collecting tubes

32.                        Multisampling needles

33.                        Vaginal speculum

34.                        Syringe feeding disposable

35.                        Dilation & curettage kit with self sterilization tray

36.                        Caesarean section set with self sterilization tray

37.                        Sheeting rubber Macintosh

38.                        Drum dressing

39.                        Vacuum extractor bird complete

40.                        Resuscitator bag with mask (child and adult)

41.                        Patient trolley

42.                        Portable pressure autoclave

43.                        ICU bed with mattress

44.                        Orthopedic implants

45.                        Ventilator machine

46.                        Ultrasound machine

47.                        C-arm mobile x-ray machine

LIn case of anything; Please reach out contact person; Mr. Evans via his e mail address: calmevans@gmail.com