5 USAID MSH USSHC Project Careers – Technical Advisor, District Support

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Organization:  Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID funded Uganda Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities (USSHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit international health organization composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 50 countries. 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. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
About USAID USSHC Program:
USAID funded Uganda Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities (USSHC) is a five year program supporting the Government of Uganda’s health system to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected results of USSHC are to:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) strengthen country capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Job Summary: The 5 Technical Officers  will render support in the assigned districts under USSHC program for planning, implementing, and monitoring pharmaceutical management improvement interventions. S/he works closely with district health management teams to ensure that technical assistance, capacity building and pharmaceutical information system activities are adequately implemented; and that results are adequately documented.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, the jobholders will develop district implementation plans, timelines and budgets
  • Actively coordinate with district and sub-district health management teams for defining their responsibilities towards the implementation of USSHC plans, with delineation of clear district targets
  • Coordinate SPARS activities in the assigned districts 
  • Under the guidance of the Technical advisor roll out pharmaceutical financial management to hospitals and HCIV’s. 
  • Actively participate in district coordination meetings
  • Take part in planned operational and impact research 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The candidate should hold a professional degree in a health area; including pharmacy, medicine, public health; pharmacist preferred, a diploma in Pharmacy with qualifying experience may be accepted
  • At least four years’ experience in providing pharmaceutical management services especially in the area of supply chain
  • Past exposure and experience in system strengthening related work preferred
  • Significant experience in Uganda and comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public health system
  • Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
  • Demonstrated strong organizational, administrative and communications skills
  • Strong teamwork and team-building skills
  • Strong English skills required, including ability to write lucid technical reports and documents
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Proven ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Uganda
How to Apply: 
All candidates are encouraged to send their application (cover letter and CV only) addressed to The Human Resources Partner at MSH, Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P. O. Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: HRUG@msh.org.
Deadline: 10th October, 2014 by 5.00pm. 
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