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CHMP Kenya - CEO recruitment

Location: Nairobi, KENYA

Duration: 2 years contract,full-time
Reporting to: CHMP Board
Starting date: 03 January 2017
Application deadline: 30 November 2016

• Coordinating activities between the different departments of CHMP Kenya.

• Defining and developing strategic activities and submitting them to the board for approval

• Defining operation course, strategic plans and objectives.

• Overseeing overall policies and follow-up activities including: procurement strategy, management of stock, marketing strategy.

• Ensuring compliance of standard procedures

• Any other duties as assigned

• Administrative follow-up on CHMP Activities (Legal issues + HR)

• Defining and managing CHMP Kenya salary guidelines.

• Conducting staff appraisals

• Analyzing training needs and approving subsequent training plan

• Preparing overall budget and submit it to the board for approval

• Monthly and annually accounts verification

• Regular follow-up and analysis on financial position

• Authorizing expenses

• Authenticating the exchange rates

• Investments planning

• Defining cost recovery policies

• Official CHMP representative to international institutions, donors, Kenyan authorities and financial institutions

• Regular following on relations with partner NGOs and other humanitarian community

• Defining communication and marketing strategies as well as monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.

• Upholding CHMP vision as an NGO promoting access to quality generic drugs

• Promoting CHMP services and products

HOW TO APPLY:

About CHMP

CHMP is an international non-for-profit pharmaceutical NGO registered in Kenya whose scope is supply of quality assured medicines and medical materials to Non-governmental humanitarian bodies, government purchase centers and foreign missions.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CHMP Board, you will join and lead a respected humanitarian organization and be pivotal in developing the strategic direction of CHMP's activities and network.

You will be responsible for overseeing development of an integrated strategy with the Board and translating that for the business. You will also be accountable for business development, strategic asset management, regulation, human resources management.

About the Person

We are seeking an influential and motivated leader who has successfully developed and achieved the strategic objectives of a similar size organization. You will have a strong understanding of a regulated business environment, significant experience across strategic asset management and be familiar with reporting and interacting with Directors.

You will have previously led similar teams of experienced professionals and have a proven track record of achieving performance targets in a customer centric and competitive environment.

You will have an extensive experience on business management with knowledge in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, procurement and stock management strategy.

You will have experience in Africa, preferably in an English speaking country. Ideally you will have experience with the humanitarian and/or pharmaceutical sectors.

You are fluent in English (French would be added advantage).

You are able to travel in foreign countries such as, but not limited to, DRC, South Sudan, etc.

Activities / Core functions

Management Strategic planning and resources deployment:

Administration and Human resources:

Finance:

CHMP representative:

Application deadline: 30 November 2016

Interested and qualified candidates to send their CV + cover letter to info@chmp-kenya.org with indicating “Application CEO” in the title.

Please indicate your soonest availability date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will take place in Nairobi or Paris. Travel at candidate cost.

Empower PostGraduate Diploma in PSCM February 2017

Empower School of Health (ESH),​ a fully accredited ​​Centre of Excellence for Global Health Supply Chain Management by The Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport, India (CILT) in collaboration with ​​Kent State University (KSU) & UNAIDS is pleased to inform you that the next batch of the online ​​Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is scheduled to begin ​in February, 2017.

Capacity building in PSM is one of the thrust areas of programming for profitability in public health and is an enabler for an organization to achieve its objectives in the context of logistics and supply chain dependencies and also helps resolve supply chain issues in multiple programs. Our course vastly enhances participants’ abilities and effectiveness to work as professionals in the field of PSM.

We have participation from various UN agencies, Ministries of Health and International private and civil society organisations

To apply for this course and for more details, please reach through calmevans@gmail.com

Evans Mwemezi

Pharmaceutical PSM Consultant & Translator (English,French & Swahili)

P.O.Box 71937

Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania

Mob: 0754 876688/ 0715 876688

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Access Campaign - Pharmaceutical Coordinator

Title: Access Campaign Pharmaceutical Coordinator

Location: Geneva strongly preferred

Duration: Permanent contract, full time position

Reporting to: Executive Director, Access Campaign

Application deadline: 21 November 2016

THE MSF ACCESS CAMPAIGN

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a leading international, independent, medical, humanitarian organisation, dedicated to providing medical humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations at times of conflict or disaster. In over 60 countries worldwide, MSF provides both life-saving emergency relief and longer-term assistance to make basic healthcare services available to the most vulnerable or excluded communities.

The Access Campaign was established in 1999 to improve access to existing medical tools (medicines, diagnostics, vaccines) and to stimulate the development of urgently needed better tools for people in countries where MSF works.

The priorities of the Access Campaign are guided by the medical challenges faced by MSF’s operations. The aim is to improve medical practice in resource-limited settings by accessing existing and new tools (drugs, diagnostics and vaccines) that can change the organisation’s medical practice. In 2014-6, the work of the Access Campaign will cover vaccines, tuberculosis, HIV, neglected tropical diseases, viral hepatitis, as well as broader ‘transversal issues’ on medical innovation, intellectual property and access to medical products.  The Access Campaign also responds to operational emergency needs of MSF as required e.g. working on the Ebola response. 

PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

The Pharmaceutical Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director of the Access Campaign and is a member of the Management Team of the Access Campaign. S/he is expected to work closely with the MSF Pharmacist network and the International Pharmaceutical Coordinator (IPC).

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

The Pharmaceutical Coordinator gives strategic input, provides analysis and conducts advocacy to overcome access barriers to health technologies, in particular related to price, production, quality, availability in country and appropriateness of formulations. S/he monitors and influences pharmaceutical policy developments that affect access to essential health technologies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Management:

• Coordinates and supports the Access Campaign Pharmacists Team (based in Geneva and Paris) through technical supervision, HR and administrative management
• Is a member of the MSF Access Campaign Management Team and as such contributes to the strategic management of the Access Campaign, including but not limited to providing specific input on pharmaceutical issues
• Plans and manages the Budget for the Access Campaign Pharmacists team

Strategic and technical responsibilities on pharmaceutical issues:

Stimulates and promotes generic competition, production of appropriate drug / vaccine formulations and presentations and uptake and use of key new products

• Provides strategic mapping of new opportunities to further the objectives of the Access Campaign with regards to stimulating generic competition and production of appropriate formulations, identifying potential emerging gaps (including where technologies are being abandoned) and advocating for action as required
• With the Access Campaign management team, defines the list of “Campaign products” to be followed by the Access Campaign
• Supervises the monitoring of key health technology prices, including coordination of key publications such as “Untangling the Web”, “Under the Microscope” and develops proposals for publications on new priority health technologies 
• In collaboration with the IPC, monitors and provides input to pharmaceutical policies of major donors and global health initiatives, including around procurement models and policies
• Collaborates with the policy analysis team in the analysis and advocacy on intellectual property and regulatory barriers that prevent affordable access, and contributes to Access Campaign strategies and materials to overcome these barriers
• In coordination with the IPC, develops strategies to respond to field requests on access barriers for individual products

Develops strategies to promote adapted regulatory frameworks that allow for timely approval of new and adapted products

• In collaboration with the IPC explores strategies and advocates on strengthening the role of WHO Prequalification Programme and endemic country regulators in the approval of (new) medicines; and regulatory initiatives to stimulate development of adapted health technologies (e.g. paediatric formulations)
• Contributes to MSF work on WHO Essential Medicines List review process
• Monitors and, when appropriate, documents and influences regulatory strategies used by product development partnerships

Promotes policies and systemic changes that ensure quality and reduce substandard medicines (in close collaboration with the IPC)

• Participates in the sourcing of products for MSF according to MSF Internal Qualification Scheme
• Analyses current policy actions and trends on substandard medicines in developing countries and defines policy options that MSF should advocate for
• Understands and advocates on MSF’s access barriers related to quality of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products

Advocacy, Communication and Representation:

• Represents the MSF Access Campaign in external meetings and maintains a network of contacts with relevant experts, including with the pharmaceutical industry, WHO, global health actors etc.
• Active participation in meeting the advocacy and communication objectives of the Access Campaign through high-level meetings, presentations and media interviews
• Coordinates Pharmacists Team input into communications output, including (but not limited to) updates to pricing reports (Untangling the Web, Under the Microscope, etc.), product information on websites including the Patent Opposition Database, press releases, internal and external newsletters, etc.
• Represents the MSF Access Campaign Pharmacists Team within the MSF pharmacists’ network and in other MSF platforms and meetings and establishes close relationships and good information sharing with MSF interlocutors, in particular the International Pharmacist Coordinator (IPC), disease-focused pharmacists and supply center counterparts

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF
• Degree in Pharmacy with at least seven years postgraduate experience including pharmaceutical policy and/or regulatory affairs
• At least three years work experience in or with developing countries; field experience with MSF a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Management experience
• Ability to think and plan strategically in relation to high level pharmaceutical issues
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Effective networker with the ability to interact with a broad range of actors
• Fluency in written and oral English; French and/or Spanish appreciated
• Confident public speaker
• Advocacy and media experience an advantage
• Available for travel

Starting date: 2 January 2017 or to be agreed

Contract: Permanent contract - 100%

Location: Geneva

Deadline for applications: 21 November 2016

Please submit all applications only by email to: IO-recruitment.gva@msf.org stating “AC Pharma Coordinator” in the title.

Please submit only your CV and cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your last name.

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Supply Chain Technical Advisor - AXIOS

Supply Chain Technical Advisor

Job Title: Supply Chain Technical Advisor
Posting Date: October 26, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Washington, DC

Axios is recruiting a person to review and update the National Supply Chain Assessment toolkit that assesses the capability and performance at all levels of a health supply chain. The expected duration is over a period of 3 years, with the first 12 months being full time.

Job description and application information.

Job Title: Supplier Management Leader
Posting Date: October 19, 2016
Submission end date: 11/4/16
Location: Crystal City, VA

Axios International Inc, as a member of the Chemonics/PSM consortium, is filling the position of supplier management leader. The supplier management leader oversees supplier performance, supplier relationship management, product category management, and supply chain systems improvement for the Global Health Supply Chain team.

Please apply by November 4th, 2016 or contact: careers@axiosint.com

Job Title: Specialist, Pharmacy
Posting Date: September 29, 2016
Submission end date: Until filled
Location: New York, NY

The International Rescue Committee seeks a pharmacy specialist to create practical management guidelines and tools and provide technical support to IRC country health programs, including training of relevant staff.

More information/online application. 

Job Title: Country Director
Posting Date: September 15, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Kinsasha, DRC

The country director is responsible for the overall programmatic and administrative aspects of the organization in Democratic Republic of Congo. VillageReach currently supports last-mile supply chain and information systems initiatives at the provincial and national levels in DRC with the opportunity to expand into other last mile system strengthening. The position serves as the primary representative of DRC operations to the government, in-country partners, and to VillageReach’s Seattle, USA headquarters. The position reports to the VP, based in Seattle, and manages up to 10 staff in DRC.

For details and application, click here.

Job Title: Workforce Development Specialist
Posting Date: August 24, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Arlington, VA

IntraHealth is seeking a workforce development specialist to work on the USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain project. Information and application. 

Job Title: Lab advisors
Posting Date: August 4, 2016
Submission end date: Fall, 2016
Location: Washington, DC

Global Biotechnology Solutions, LLC is seeking laboratory experts to serve as short- and medium-term consultants in a large USAID-funded global health project currently underway. Entry as well as senior level candidates are encouraged to apply. Information and application.

Job Title: Buyer/Procurement Specialist, PSM Malaria
Posting Date: June 29, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Arlington, VA

Chemonics seeks a buyer to support our Procurement and Supply Management project, a 5-year, multi-billion dollar United States Agency for International Development-funded project. Apply through our career center.

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Vaccines Supply Chain
Posting Date: June 22, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Lesotho

The Clinton Health Access Initiative is seeking an experienced, talented, highly motivated, creative, and flexible individual to support the Lesotho EPI as it seeks to reach ambitious targets to strengthen the vaccine supply chain and delivery system. energy, and work ethic.

Details and application.

Job Title: Buyer, PSM Family Planning
Posting Date: June 2, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Arlington, VA

Chemonics seeks a buyer to support our Procurement and Supply Management project.
Apply through our Career Center.

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Advisor
Posting Date: May 27, 2016
Submission end date:
Location: Baltimore, MD

The  supply chain management advisor is a member of the Global Supply Chain Management team, within the operational excellence unit of CRS Overseas Operations.  The SCM advisor will be responsible for a range of global supply chain activities, reporting to the director of GSCM.Information and application. 

Seeking PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT’s IN TANZANIA-County Team Leader & Research Project Lead - KHULISA

Seeking

PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT’s IN TANZANIA

County Team Leader & Research Project Lead

Country Team Lead

The Country Team Lead (CTL) will provide oversight to an individual country implementation of a Data Quality Review (DQR) and Health Facility Assessment (HFA) and follow-up quality improvement measures. The CTL should have a good understanding of the overall DQR and HFA processes and be skilled in project management.

Research Project Lead

The Project Lead (PL) will provide oversight to secondary data analysis of existing health data in-country. The PL should have a good understanding of health data including HFAs/DQRs, data use, and data analysis and be skilled in project management.

Qualifications

·            Available for short-term consultancy (not full time employed)

·            Currently based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

·            MA in public health/nutrition/international development

·            5 + years experience in international public health work and M&E

·            Experience working with Ministry of Health and/or Global Fund

·            Experience with data quality reviews, health facility assessments or other similar large-scale surveys

·            Extensive experience required in: Data cleaning, management, analysis and research. Excellent analytical skills required.

·            Experience with managing public health projects including providing technical and coordination leadership

·            Excellent written and verbal communications skills required in English.

Anticipated start date: October-November 2016

Interested?

Do you meet all the above requirements and are currently based in Dar es Salaam?

  Email: Comprehensive CV highlighting the above criteria to jobs@khulisa.com

We will only contact short-listed candidates.  

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Health Commodities and Logistics Advisor - USAID KIGALI- RWANDA

POSITION ATTACHMENT 1

I.                   GENERAL INFORMATION

1.      SOLICITATION NO.:                 SOL-696-16-000007

2.      ISSUANCE DATE:                      September 30, 2016

3.      CLOSING DATE/TIME:             October 21, 2016  at 1:00 p.m. (Kigali Time)

4.      POSITION TITLE:                      Health Commodities and Logistics Advisor

5.      MARKET VALUE:                      Position is classified at GS-13 with annual salary range of

$73,846 to $93,542 p.a. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market rate.

6.      PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:             2 Years.  Level of effort is full time (40 hours per week).

7.      PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:  Kigali, Rwanda

8.      SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRE:             Facility Access Clearance Level

9.      STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

BACKGROUND

Over the last two decades, concerted efforts focused on reducing maternal and child mortality have produced substantial improvements in health in many developing countries. In Rwanda, the achievements have been remarkable. Maternal mortality and under-five mortality are today approximately only one-third of the mortality rates in 1990, with the current maternal mortality ratio at 210 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, and the current under-five mortality rate at 50 child deaths per 1,000 live births (Demographic and Health Survey, 2014-2015). This progress has been driven by focused and systemic improvements throughout the Rwandan health sector.

Despite the significant achievements made to date, there is more to be done. USAID is continuing to focus on its Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) initiative in 24 priority countries, including Rwanda. It is estimated that in Rwanda, scaling up key interventions can lead to 123,000 child lives and 6,800 women’s lives saved by 2020. However, identifying and addressing the remaining challenges in Rwanda will require increased focus—on key interventions to address lagging indicators, on geographic areas that are facing the greatest challenges, and on segments of the population that require increased access to services.

USAID/Rwanda's Health Team oversees a budget of over $75 million annually. The health portfolio covers child survival (immunization, integrated management of childhood illness), reproductive health (family planning, safe motherhood, fistula), infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, malaria), and health systems strengthening. It is led by a US Direct Hire (USDH) Office Director and Deputy, and is comprised of three sub-teams: Health and Social Welfare Promotion (HSWP), Health Service Delivery (HSD) and Health Systems Strengthening (HSS). The 22-member staff manages an integrated portfolio of activities with a vision to build capacity in Rwanda for sustained and improved health outcomes by providing innovative and responsive technical and financial assistance.

A key area of assistance for USAID/Rwanda includes technical assistance in supply chain management and procurement of public health commodities. Rwanda’s public health supply chain system relies on central services for national quantification, procurement, and policymaking through divisions within the Ministry of Health. Health technical programs work with the central warehouse to establish national guidelines, finance, and procure the right quantities of essential commodities. Product integration for in-country ordering, distribution, and data collection allow for efficiencies at the district pharmacy and service delivery point levels. Ensuring data quality and utilization, collaboration between programs and supply chain levels, and building capacity in supply chain management skills, are critical to strengthening Rwanda’s public health supply chain system and ensuring commodity security, so that patients and clients receive appropriate medicines and health products in a timely manner. The Health Commodities and Logistics Technical Advisor position will directly affect this outcome.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The Health Commodity and Logistics Technical Advisor (Advisor) provides technical, management and coordination services to support USAID/Rwanda's Health Team.

The focus of USAID/Rwanda’s supply chain program is technical assistance in health commodity procurement and supply chain system strengthening. In collaboration with the central warehouse and the Medical Procurement and Production Division (MPPD), activities address central functions for procurement, data management and utilization, supply chain integration, warehousing and distribution efficiencies, business process improvement, and long term strategies for supply chain sustainability.

The Advisor will be a member of the Health Systems Strengthening team, and will be responsible for accurate planning, implementation, management, monitoring, results reporting, advocacy, and performance improvement of USAID commodity procurement and logistics activities. The Advisor will serve as the US Government (USG) focal point for all HIV-related commodities procured with The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds, malaria commodities procured with The President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) funds, and all other family planning and maternal and child health commodities procured by the USG in Rwanda. The Advisor will serve as the Activity Manager for USAID/Rwanda’s Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management project Rwanda activities, providing management and strategic planning support. S/he reports to the HSS Team USDH lead and works in close collaboration with the 22 other staff members on the health team as well as with local government counterparts. The Advisor may provide technical mentorship to USAID Health Office staff whose portfolio includes elements of commodities and supply chain management. 

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Advisor works closely with the Health Team, sector partners, and other donors to provide technical expertise, program management and coordination on planning, implementation, and technical monitoring of health commodity procurement and logistics. Specific responsibilities include:

I. Technical Advice in HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Maternal/Child Health and Family Planning

Commodity and Supply Chain Management: (40%)

1. Provide advice and technical support to USAID-supported commodity activities, including HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and malaria.
2. Analyze and report on field data and relevant technical developments in commodities and logistics to Mission staff and management.
3. Maintain high level of technical expertise and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria,

MCH and family planning logistics management and independently analyze and apply current technical data to the local context.

4. Prepare analytical progress reports, technical analyses or briefs for USAID Senior Management and PEPFAR Senior Management Team. Use data for program negotiations and policy dialogue with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) and other partners on how findings generated may impact USG and GOR policy.
5. Participate in workshops, special committees and other activities as a technical advisor to the Mission and make recommendations on program directions and management.
6. Provide leadership in strategic planning for the USG commodities program in Rwanda
7. Support the Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) in coordination of forecasting, quantification, and procurement of USG supported commodities.
8. Identify and address key activities for GOR to prepare for procuring important health commodities, making the health supply chain more sustainable. Areas of focus may include contract management, fiduciary control measures, and business planning.
9. Keep informed on national and international initiatives and policies and state of the art developments related to health commodities and logistics in HIV/AIDS, malaria and family planning, particularly constraints and opportunities to ensure an appropriate Mission response to the changing Rwandan environment.

II. Program Management: (40%)

1. Serve as Activity Manager for selected USAID programs to provide technical direction and administrative oversight for projects budgeted at more than $25 million/year, including: establishing routine communications, conducting and documenting site visits and inspections; maintaining current files on the status of partner activities, resources and work plans; ensuring contract and award management compliance with USAID regulations; identifying successes and barriers to achievement, recommending future actions; ensuring financial records compliance.
2. Provide strategic guidance to implementing partners to ensure their programs are aligned with GOR and USG policies and objectives.
3. Facilitate program implementation by interfacing with GOR and USG to ensure all administrative and bureaucratic requirements are followed and/or fulfilled if necessary. Work to hold stakeholders accountable for implementing important activities around procurement, distribution, policy planning and management.
4. Assist the Health Team in maintaining program technical and administrative documentation related to commodities.
5. Contribute to development of all Mission reports including: country operational plans, annual work plans, quarterly accruals, semi-annual and annual portfolio reviews, data quality assessments and site visit reports.
6. Prepare regular and ad hoc program reports for the Mission, USAID/W, and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), including special technical or field briefings as required.
7. Support USAID reporting, including preparing portions of key documents such as the PEPFAR Annual Performance Report and USAID’s Performance Plan and Report (PPR).
8. Assist the Health Team in monitoring program results by identifying or modifying key progress indicators for short and long term results; providing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; reporting to stakeholders; and making recommendations based on the findings.
9. Mentor USAID/Rwanda Health Office staff whose portfolio includes elements of commodities and supply chain management.
10. Monitor USG logistics partners according to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) they have signed with the GOR, USAID and with other implementing partners.
11. Facilitate the design and creation of MOUs and joint work plans where necessary
12. Ensure that all USG-supported supply chain activities are coordinated with other areas of the health system and GOR.
13. Assess the performance of USG implementing partners and advice on the best practices, procurement mechanisms and priority activities to ensure efficient and effective supply chain activities in Rwanda.
14. Monitor the political environment and other donor activities to inform USAID/Rwanda's funding and programmatic decisions.

III. Coordination: (20%)

1. Work with the Health Office, other Mission Offices, Mission management, other USG agencies, implementing partners, local NGOs and GOR staff at all levels to support strengthening institutional capacity.
2. Collaborate with other Health Team staff in support of USAID/Rwanda in the preparation of program planning and reporting documents for the Mission and USAID/Washington.
3. Serve as a liaison between the Health Team and USAID/W (Bureaus of Africa and Global Health), OGAC and PMI/Washington for specific program elements under his/her responsibility. Keep the Health Team fully informed of developments and program issues.
4. Coordinate with other USG-supported programs in health and other sectors to capitalize on linkages and maximize synergies for greater development impact at the community level.
5. Assist in coordination and planning discussions with the Ministry of Health and other GOR offices, donors and implementers.

10.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The USAID/Rwanda Health Office is a fast-paced, short turnaround environment in a professional office setting.

 

11.   POINT OF CONTACT

Anne Gakuba, email at agakuba@usaid.gov.

II.                MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a.       Education: (20 points): A Master's degree in public health, public health supply chain and logistics, pharmacy, business administration or related field.

b.      Prior work experience (30 points): Minimum seven to ten years relevant experience in public health, or related field including experience in strategic planning and activity design, program planning and budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation with a minimum at least five years' experience, in an international or resource challenged setting, directly managing pharmaceutical and public health supply chain activities, including designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating activities in the delivery of supply chain and pharmaceutical management programs. Also, the candidate should have relevant strategic planning and design of programs to build national systems and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus.  

c.       Language Proficiency (20 points): Level IV fluency in written and spoken English is required. Basic knowledge of French is a plus but not required.

d.      Job Knowledge (15 points): Knowledge of USAID’s family planning, malaria or HIV-related commodities programs, particularly in a decentralized context in the developing world is desired. Familiarity with, and sensitivity to, socio-cultural and institutional factors affecting program development and implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa. A strong understanding of diplomacy and attentive listening skills. A working knowledge of the US Government and its processes or process of a donor development agency in the health field is preferred, but not required.  Candidates who do not have such knowledge must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn about these areas. 

e.       Skills and Abilities (15 points): Demonstrated ability in program management, analytical and decision making abilities, with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to readily analyze, understand, and discuss issues around supply chain management. Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, and a high degree of computer literacy for data analysis, report writing and presentation. Demonstrated ability to identify priority actions, generate and complete work plans within short time frames. Demonstrated ability to follow through with assigned tasks in a timely and responsible manner and the ability to be responsive to competing requests from a range of stakeholders. Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues. Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment. Demonstrated ability to work in a complex political environment and ability to manage host government interests and expectations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary in the interaction with implementing partners, GOR and US government colleagues including the ability to exercise judgment in balancing technical, administrative, bureaucratic and political considerations. Ability to apply professional etiquette to interactions with local and international staff within USAID, across USG agencies, GOR, contractors and grantees, and with other development partners. Ability to travel internationally and within Rwanda.

III.             EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

USAID/Rwanda expects to award a two year personal services contract. Applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct telephonic interviews with the most highly ranked applicants and make the interview a deciding factor in selection.

The incumbent must be:

●     A US citizen, US Resident Alien or Third Country National

●     In possession of, or able to obtain, a Facility Access level security clearance;

●     In possession of, or able to obtain, a State Department medical clearance for assignment to Kigali, Rwanda.  Details of how to obtain US Department of State medical clearance will be provided.

●     Complete Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Training before arriving in Kigali, Rwanda.

●     Available and willing to work outside the regular 40-hour workweek when required or necessary.

●     Applicants must address all the below elements as part of their offer in response to this PSC solicitation.

IV.              APPLYING

For applicants to be considered for this position the following guidelines will be adhered to and forms completed, signed and submitted, to allow the evaluation committee to thoroughly and objectively review your application vis-a-vis the requirements of the position.

i).  Marking Applications:  To ensure consideration of applicants for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter, as well as using the address/delivery point specified in this solicitation.

ii). CV: An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.  Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria.  Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.  Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.

iii).  Form AID-302-3: The submitted form must be signed and completed as much as possible and may reference the CV/resume for a greater detailed explanation of work experience rather than repeat it in the Form AID-302-3.  Form AID-302-3 is available at the USAID web site, http://auslnxapvweb01.usaid.gov/forms/formsnumeric.html, or at USG offices

iv). References: Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.  The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities.  Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists.  If an applicant does not wish for the current employer to be contacted as a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter.  The interviewing committee will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. 

Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.  In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the solicitation.  Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the applications vis-a-vis the Evaluation Criteria.  Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 form is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc.  Applicants are reminded and required to sign the certification at the end of the AID 302-3 form.

Applications must be signed and dated.  In addition, hard copies of certain documents may be requested. Applicants are responsible for submitting the AID 302-3 form, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation.  An application received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received by the Government institution prior to the time and date specified in the solicitation and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.412.

USAID/Rwanda reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Methods of Submission of an Application:

Electronic submission is authorized and the most preferred. Electronic application packages are to be submitted by email to: KIGALIHR@USAID.GOV. Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your email application. Be sure to include the announcement number at the top of each of the additional pages.

v). Late Submissions:  Qualified individuals should note that applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter or they will not be considered eligible for evaluation or award, unless Contracting Officer determines that the documents were mishandled by the receiving agency. The closing time for the receipt of applications is 5:00 pm, local time, on the date specified on the covering letter to this solicitation. You are directed to Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Part 15.208 “Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals” for further information.  USAID/Rwanda reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation.

V.                 LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Once the CO informs the successful Applicant about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Applicant instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

Medical History and Examination (DS 6561)

Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306)

Foreign Activity Date (AID 6-85)

Finger Print Card (SF-87 or FD 258)

VI.              BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized to receive benefits and allowances in accordance with the AIDAR Appendix D; however, as conditions at post change, benefits and allowance may also be changed.

A.     Benefits

• Employee's FICA Contribution
• Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
• Pay Comparability Adjustment
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Medevac Insurance
• Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)
• Access to Embassy medical facilities
• Cost of Travel to/from Post

B.     Allowances (If Applicable):

·         Post Differential (Section 500)

·         Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

·         Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

• Post Allowance (Section 220)
• Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)
• Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)
• Education Allowance (Section 270)
• Education Travel (Section 280)
• Post Differential (Chapter 500)
• Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600)
• Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650)

VII.           TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes.

VIII.        ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRETIVES (AAPDS) AND CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCs

1. AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this web site – http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs to determine which AAPDS/ CIBs apply to this contract.

2. AIDAR:  The Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) Appendix D - Direct USAID Contracts with U.S. Citizens or U.S. Residents for Personal Services Abroad found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf is the primary regulation governing USPSCs for USAID.

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