Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

SLAPS PROJECT:

POSITION: SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

LOCATION: ABUJA

Overall Responsibilities:

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is responsible for providing direct technical assistance to national TB programs/MoH aimed at ensuring universal access to TB medicines through strengthening pharmaceutical systemsl, supply chain2 management, management information systems, pharmaceutical services3, and providing techical leadership to donors and Global TB initiatives, such as the Global Fund (TGF) and the Global Drug Facility (GDF). S/he supports SLAPS TB Core and country programs protfolios and in-country teams in the development and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequte contribution to SIAPS results. S/he is the primary liaison  between SIAPS TB Core and the USAID Country Missions, Government counterparts, stakeholders, and partnersinvolved with pharmaceutical management activities and/or implementing related programs in the countries and region. The STA is responsible for the adequate development of CPM tools and frame works and national stakeholders to ensure that technical assistance activities are adequately effective and thatdeliverables are meeting quality standards, S/he supports measurement and documentation of portfolio results. The STA also contributes and supports CPM and SIAPS capacity building and knowledge exchange plans.

 

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a health-related field; physician or pharmacist qualification preferred.

• Specialized  training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical systems, management information systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services

• Relevant experience in the implementation of international and country TB precention, care, and treatment programs, strengthening of Nation TB programs, and experience with management of medicines supply and information systems for TB. 

• Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID  and international agencies such as the Gloal Gund, the Global Drug Facility.

• Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is required.

• Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database, applications strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.

• Ability and availability to travel in-country and internationally 30% od time or more

 

For Detailed Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7875/senior-technical-advisor/job

 

The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.

 

To apply for above position, you must follow the link, as applications will not be considered througnh any other channel.

Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application, Friday, November21, 2014.

 

Suitable candidates living withHIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.

For more information about MSH, visit: www.msh.org.