Management Sciences for Health (MSH) USAID RMNCH Project Jobs – Senior Technical Advisor, RMNCH Commodities

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Organisation: Management
Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project
Name: Reproductive,
Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (RMNCH)
Duty
Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
About
MSH:
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health
organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health
programs worldwide.
About Project:
MSH will
be implementing an RMNCH (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health)
Commodities project which seeks to strengthen the Government of Uganda’s health
system and to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines
and health supplies (EMHS). The goals of this project are  to 1) strengthen the policy and legal
environment governing the production, procurement and distribution of
pharmaceuticals in Uganda; 2) strengthen coordination among different
stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector; 3) finance an adequate volume of
pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in both the public and private sectors; 4)
strengthen the organizational structure of the pharmaceutical sector
management; and 5) strengthen the delivery and storage of pharmaceutical and
medical supplies at all levels
Job Summary: The Senior Technical Advisor, RMNCH
Commodities, will contribute leadership and technical excellence in the design
and implementation of interventions to increase availability and utilization/coverage
of RMNCH commodities in the public and private sector and for priority
populations.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant should possess a
    Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Management or other
    closely related field. 
  • At least eight 8 years of experience
    in health commodity/health service delivery logistics  or supply
    chain strengthening, preferably in both the public and private (primarily
    not-for-profit sector).
  • Proven experience providing
    technical assistance to public health programs or projects.
    Familiarization with a broad-based, multi-sectoral framework and approach
    to commodity security at the country level.
  • Knowledge of Uganda’s private sector
    and government structures and awareness of main health issues is a strong
    advantage.
  • Previous experience on a
    USAID-funded health project is desirable.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and
    organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and
    within a team. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and
    opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to
    detail.
  • Evidence of strong negotiation,
    communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the
    diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract.
  • Demonstrated success building and
    maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders and senior-level government
    officials, local organizations, and representatives from international
    agencies. 
  • Willingness to travel within Uganda
    as needed.
How to
Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates should click the web link below to visit
recruiting website.
NB: We thank all applicants for their
interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any
form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.
Deadline:
10th January, 2014

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