Business Development Manager (BDM 4) -The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)

Location:  Geneva, Switzerland

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is an independent public health foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, established with the support of UNITAID. The mission of the MPP is to increase access to medicines and technologies for HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis C (HCV), and facilitate development of better-adapted medicines and technologies, such as fixed-dose combinations and special formulations for children, by creating a pool of relevant patents for sub-licensing and product development.

For more information, please see our website, www.medicinespatentpool.org.

Context:

While MPP’s work in HIV is well developed, the field of viral hepatitis, especially hepatitis C (HCV) is relatively new for the organisation. Since its recent entry in HCV, MPP has already signed agreements that will facilitate development of a key drug to cure the disease. There are several other drugs in the development pipeline that MPP would also like to focus on.

Further, generic versions of MPP licensed medicines are now increasingly becoming available in low- and middle-income countries, helping reduce costs and ensuring more people are treated with latest medicines. As this impact escalates rapidly, MPP would provide increased focus on ensuring that this public health impact is created in a timely fashion and measured objectively.

This new position will focus on the above two crucial areas for the MPP.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will be a key member of the Business Development team, will help develop and strengthen MPP’s work in its current areas of viral hepatitis and help create an enabling environment for the impact of MPP’s work. Responsibilities include:

1. Help develop business cases and engagement strategies for licensing novel compounds in the field of viral hepatitis;
2. Forecasting for HIV and hepatitis treatments in collaboration with partners and experts;
3. Modelling MPP’s economic and public health impact;
4. Modelling and helping report MPP’s economic and public health impact
5. Engage with partners and key stakeholders regarding products being developed through MPP licences to help maximize benefit for patients.

Experience/Background/Knowledge:

The Business Development Manager should have:

• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry;
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative modelling/forecasting skills;
• Ability to mine data and information; creativity to work with non-traditional data sets and qualitative information;
• Strong project management skills;
• Strategy development skills;
• Excellent professional writing skills;
• Understanding of the field of viral hepatitis (especially HCV), and HIV would be helpful.

Personal Qualities: Organised, autonomous and able to work within short timelines and new areas;

• Meticulous and excellent attention to detail;
• Collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork;
• Ability to work with relatively senior and more experienced people especially; those outside the direct sphere of influence;
• Sensitivity to different cultures and work styles.

Education and special training:Advanced university degree in public health, economics, finance, business administration or related field. Formal training in modelling, forecasting and quantitative skills is desirable.

Experience (length and nature):At least five years’ relevant experience.

Use of Languages:Native proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of French would be helpful.

MPPs ValuesThe MPP respects all individuals regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status or disability.

Please send a cover letter and C.V. in English to: gro.looptnetapsenicidem@tnemtiurcer by 21 July 2016 indicating “BDM4” as reference in the subject line

Global Fund vacancy: Vacancy: Manager, Global Sourcing Health Technologies

To apply go to:
Global Fund vacancy: Vacancy: Manager, Global Sourcing Health Technologies
http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/careers/current/

Job description
Team Description

The Sourcing team is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies over a wide range of health products with a total spend of over $1.2 billion annually. This includes implementing Market Shaping Strategies on health products and managing the sourcing activities for the centralized procurement facility, i.e. Pooled Procurement Mechanism (PPM).

The PPM annual spend of $1.2 billion, which represents over 60% of Global Fund health products spend and about 25% of Global Fund grant spend annually, is being utilized by 60 countries.

The Sourcing team had through its strategies and procurement decisions generated about $500 million in savings between 2013 and 2015; improved supply terms and condition with On time and in Full (OTIF) of over 75% and mitigated procurement related risks through adequate governance processes.

The Sourcing Team negotiated prices are used for PPM countries and also benchmark price references for non-PPM countries and these prices will be made available on the online platform, Wambo.org.

Role Summary

The Manager, Global Sourcing of Health Technologies will lead one of the three sub-teams within the Sourcing team and has the overall responsibility to develop, implement and manage Global Tenders and framework agreements for the product categories within the Health Technology portfolio (LLINs, Diagnostics (RDTs and lab-based), IRS, Condoms, Lab Supplies)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the sourcing activities of all health technology products spend through the PPM to maximize value for the Global Fund through the identification and implementation of sourcing best practices.
-  Manage the category specifics content and process of the health technology portfolio (LLINs, Diagnostics (RDTs and lab-based), IRS, Condoms, Lab Supplies).
- Ensure the sourcing process is followed as a key business process and to ensure that sourcing is perceived as a value adding business partner.
-  Be an active member of the Global Fund and wider sector Sourcing Community in order to develop thought leadership related to the identification, implementation and continuous improvement.

The Manager will facilitate the estimated $550M grant spend annually through the PPM on health technologies (LLINs, Diagnostics with an
indirect financial accountability (RDTs and lab-based), IRS, Condoms, Lab
Supplies) through:

a) Strategic Sourcing
-  Lead the development, update and implementation of sourcing and market shaping strategies for the specified product categories
-  Design and execute global tenders for specified health products
-   Determine and manage supplier volume allocations and commitments throughout the contractual period

b) Supplier Relationship Management
-   Manage the multi-year and multi-suppliers framework agreements for the specified product categories
-   Manage the Supplier performance management and contract implementation

c) Demand and Supply Management
-    Coordinate the consolidation of demand and develop global forecasting
-    Supervise the management of country demands to support supply planning and framework commitments
-   Supervise the allocation of country orders to suppliers

d) Stakeholder Management and Reporting
-    Contribute to the engagement with partners and stakeholders on sourcing and procurement strategies for specified product categories
-    Contribute to reports on Market shaping / sourcing strategies, KPIs and other relevant topics
-    Engage and support non-PPM countries or entities to expand the benefits on sourcing strategies and framework agreements

e) Transaction Management
-   Oversee execution of PPM orders from supplier allocation through Wambo.org / PPM Procurement Service Agent PSA
-   Supervise the management of emergency orders through Rapid Supply Mechanism

f) People Manager
-   Manage team to achieve objectives and maintain high level of engagement

Qualifications

Essential:
-   Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or other health / medical sciences
Desirable:
-  Training in business administration or financial qualification would be an asset.

Experience
Essential:
-  Minimum 15 years of experience with health products, especially on diagnostics or indirect material requirements and strategic sourcing.
-   Experience working within a matrix organization.

Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Technical Competencies:
-   Business Partnering - ability to communicate and present at all levels, working with stakeholders to deliver appropriate global sourcing strategies
-  Subject Matter Expertise - core technical and market knowledge on products under portfolio
-   Strategic Sourcing - follow governance and proactively deploy continuous improvement methodologies at the function and category level
-   Management - initiating and managing major cross-geographic / supplier sourcing activities.

Martin Auton <Martin.Auton@theglobalfund.org

CICCM- Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager in Maputo- Mozambique, 08-12 August, 2016

We are pleased to invite you to an intriguing, an exclusive opportunity to become a CICCM - Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager, an official designation.

 

It is a very dynamic and practical 5 days training course. The program will be presented by a lead consultant and world class trainer, Dr. Shpend Imeri.

 

This course begins on 08th August, till 12th August, in Maputo, Mozambique at Pestana Rovuma Hotel. It is very intensive and interactive program.

 

By attending this practical 5 day course you will be able to:

 

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of contract administration concepts;

• Apply a type of contract appropriate to the contracting situation;

• Assure that the purchasing organization fulfills its part of buyer-supplier agreement;

• Assure that the supplier's progress and performance complies with the contract;

• Resolve any problems that may arise during the life of the contract (this protects the purchasing organization's interests);

• Ascertain when contract changes are necessary, negotiate fair adjustments, and determine whether increased costs of performance should be borne by the supplier;

• Keep complete and accurate records and documentation pertaining to the contract.

 

By attending this course the added BENEFITS you will receive Includes:

 

• Once in a lifetime opportunity to get certified by the IPSCMI

• International certification that is recognized all over the world

• IPSCMI VIP Membership for 2 years to access online materials, documents and additional discont for attending any other IPSCMI certification program

• New skills and knowledge to deal with complex Contract Management scenarios

• Sharpen strategy, planning skills and

• Increased pay packet improved career prospects 

 

The successful completion of this certified event will bring you the global CICCM Designation, provided by IPSCMI, The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute. http://www.ipscmi.org/

 

For more details about the program, please find the attached CICCM brochure at the bottom.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to register early and save 400$ discount.

 

Your prompt feedback will be highly appreciated as we have a great demand for this program and already 8 places booked.

Please visit our website for more info www.hlti.org. On the bottom of the first page you can find  testimonials from our clients and In the media menu, gallery of pictures taken at the training.

We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully receive the registration form filled and scanned so we can book you a place.

Kind Regards, 

Evans Mwemezi
Pharmaceutical PSM Consultant & Translator (English,French & Swahili)
P.O.Box 71937
Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania
Mob: 0754 876688/ 0715 876688

E-mail: calmevans@gmail.com
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Marketing Material for May15, 2016 Batch - CILT Accreditation

I’m glad to share with you that we are now 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 GD Goenka University.

The accreditation has also been received for all of Empower's Online Certificate & Diploma Programmes.

Please find the home page of the parent org: https://www.ciltuk.org.uk/.

  

    

The CILT is a professional body representing the transport and logistics industries worldwide. The principal

objective of the CILT is "To promote and encourage the art and science of logistics and transport", which it

achieves both through its membership and professional qualifications. It also provides extensive opportunities

for training and mentoring.

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"Recognition as a Centre of Excellence by such an esteemed professional body as the CILT is of particular

significance, to both the Faculty and the students and alumni of Empower. I want to thank CILT for this recognition

as a Centre of Excellence. We shall continue our efforts to grow, excel and support global health initiatives. “

...​​. Prof. Paul Lalvani, Dean, Empower School of Health

​"​This recognition is a major achievement for Empower, and also reflects very positively on the ability of CILT

to recognize the critical role that logistics plays in being able to deliver modern healthcare and the need for

such Centers of Excellence to prepare personnel for modern logistics operations."

…. Prof. Andy Barraclough, Director, Empower School of Health

-- 

 Ms. Kavya RS  |  Training Administrator  |  Empower School of Health |  New Delhi . New York  |  +91.95.99.83.50.01 (India) | info@empowerschoolofhealth.org |  www.empowerschoolofhealth.org

 

"Saving lives by promoting universal access to affordable and quality assured medicines"

       

Centre of Excellence for Global Health Supply Chain Management accredited by CILT

If interested please reach me via my email address:calmevans@gmail.com

Evans Mwemezi
Student Counselor

Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health PSM

Mob: 0754 876688/ 0715 876688

Email: calmevans@gmail.com
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Communication Programme Analyst (Open only to Tanzanians Nationals)

Location :	Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline :	18-Mar-16
Additional Category	HIV, Health and Development
Type of Contract :	FTA Local
Post Level :	NO-B
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	02-May-2016
Duration of Initial Contract :	One year
Expected Duration of Assignment :	One year Renewable
REFER A FRIEND  APPLY NOW

Background

Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective communication of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to communication. The Communication Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for UNFPA Tanzania Country Office. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Communication Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors, and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.  S/he must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. Internal contacts include the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representative and the CO’s programme technical team. External contacts include other UN agencies in country, and counterparts and partners in Country programme activities, including international NGOs, experts etc. The Communication Programme Analyst is located in the Tanzania Country Office (CO) and reports to the Representative.The Communication

Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to the understanding and visibility of UNFPA vision, mandate and priorities, of the 8th country programme and its component programmes to key stakeholders and the public. S/he ensures quality documentation of lessons learned and best practices; Develops the country office communication strategy in partnership with the East and Southern Africa Regional Office Analyses and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA communication and intervention; Develops strategic partnerships and networks with Communication Officers of UN system, key development partners, civil society organizations (including faith-based organization) and national and international media; Participates in the UN Communication Group and contributes to identifying new and creative ways to show how UN programs are delivering results and promoting a coherent image of the UN; Contributes to the development of press and communication materials for media events such as World Population Day, Launch of The State of World Population Report, International Women’s Day, and the World AIDS Day among others, as well as key national events such as dissemination of studies/research/assessments; Expedites and coordinates the production of user-friendly materials on key thematic areas and disseminate to the media, executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies. Maintains and updates the website on regular basis with input from programme staff; Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, RH and gender issues and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies; Organises training workshops for implementing partners and journalists to sensitize and create awareness on UNFPA’s mandates and work in Tanzania; Works in collaboration with the Tanzania Media Network of Population and Development, and coordinates the successful implementation of media-related activities; Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. programme summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events.

Competencies

Core Competencies: Achieving results; Being accountable; Developing and applying professional expertise/ business acumen; Thinking analytically and strategically; Working in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationship; Communicating for impact. Functional Skill Set: Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda; Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships; Delivering results-based programmes; Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization; Exemplifying integrity; Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system; Embracing cultural diversity; Embracing change.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Masters degree in communication, journalism, international relations, public policy, public affairs and/or other related social science field. Experience: Two years professional experience in the field of communication, advocacy and public relations in population and development; Previous experience in development work with the UN system, international NGOs and Civil Society Organisations. Language: Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

HIV/AIDS and TB SPECIALIST - SAVE THE CHILDREN

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RE ADVERTISED

HIV/AIDS and TB SPECIALIST

Save the Children has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years. We're working with government, local organizations and other international agencies to reduce child malnutrition, improve  new-born and maternal health, strengthen  child protection  systems for vulnerable children,  promote  children’s participation and contribution to policy and  resource allocation for services which  concern them,  support the national HIV/TB strategy through the Global Fund program, and respond to emergencies. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and results oriented individual with strong  technical skills, commitment and track record of effective programme delivery through sound technical advice, capacity building skills and a commitment to the promotion of children’s rights to fill the following position:

Role Purpose: The HIV/AIDS & TB Specialist (Global Fund Program Implementation) is a senior management position based in Tanzania, working closely with the Chief of Party in the areas of technical support, assistance and oversight of the HIV/AIDS and TB grant from the Global Fund. This grant, which aims at scaling up HIV and TB interventions in Tanzanian Mainland, has an overall budget of roughly $13million over two years. S/he serves as the technical lead for the program.

Essential Qualifications: A Medical Degree or equivalent health care qualifications plus a Master’s degree in public health or related field. Minimum of 10 years of appropriate technical  experience in a TB/HIV Programs in an international context, with at least 5 years’ experience at the senior management level. Previous Experience working as a senior manager in a Global Fund Program is a distinct advantage. Demonstrated experience in providing technical support to health sector programs in international settings. Understanding of the National TB and HIV Control Programs is an added advantage. Experience interfacing with senior government health staff in an international setting as well as local organizations. Excellent people management skills/experience and proven ability to create an environment which encourages team-working.

How to apply for the position

Please read the full details of the position and qualification  at http://tanzania.savethechildren.net/jobs and apply as instructed. Only submit cover letter and recent Curriculum Vitae in a single file.

Do not attach any certificate at this stage, applications with certificates attachment shall not be considered.

Application closing Date: 23^rd March 2016

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.