Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSM) Technical Advisor, Lilongwe (reference number 150819)
The PSM Technical Advisor provides high quality technical support
to the NTP for the development of a procurement and supply chain management (PSM) strategic plan, in collaboration with the NTP, HTSS, HIIV and other relevant departments, supports the development and implementation of a capacity building plan for health facilities at all levels from National, Zonal to district for better pharmaceutical management, S/he supports he NTP in developing an efficient stock monitoring system, including drugs and lab supplies, S/he provides daily support to the NTP on the management of all PSM issues, Assists the NTP with completing an assessment on the supply of Expert cartridges and determines a plan for supply management, S/he will report to the NTP Manager, and will work in close coordination with Challenge TB team (attend periodic meetings of Challenge TB)
to the NTP for the development of a procurement and supply chain management (PSM) strategic plan, in collaboration with the NTP, HTSS, HIIV and other relevant departments, supports the development and implementation of a capacity building plan for health facilities at all levels from National, Zonal to district for better pharmaceutical management, S/he supports he NTP in developing an efficient stock monitoring system, including drugs and lab supplies, S/he provides daily support to the NTP on the management of all PSM issues, Assists the NTP with completing an assessment on the supply of Expert cartridges and determines a plan for supply management, S/he will report to the NTP Manager, and will work in close coordination with Challenge TB team (attend periodic meetings of Challenge TB)
A Masters Degree in Pharmacy or a degree in Logistics Management and Procurement , A minimum of 5 yrs experience in supply chain management especially in distribution of health or related commoditiesfor National or Zonal or district level to points of distribution, At least 2 yrs of experience of working in developing countries, including at least one long-term assignment that included work related health programs, including specifically experience in designing and implementing supply chain systems in resource-limited settings, and a proven track record of impact/success High level of proficiency with Logistics software such as QUANT TB etc, Demonstrated flexibility an openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment, Flexible and a team player, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Ability to relocate to Lilongwe, Malawi within the shortest time possible
for National or Zonal or district level to points of distribution, At least 2 yrs of experience of working in developing countries, including at least one long-term assignment that included work related health programs, including specifically experience in designing and implementing supply chain systems in resource-limited settings, and a proven track record of impact/success High level of proficiency with Logistics software such as QUANT TB etc, Demonstrated flexibility an openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment, Flexible and a team player, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Ability to relocate to Lilongwe, Malawi within the shortest time possible
Your application (with CV, motivation letter, 3 professional refs,) should be sent before 30th August to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Po Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands for the attention of Ms Larissa Lutmers, email recruitmalawi@kncvtbc.org with subject “150819 PSM Technical Advisor” Please note the this position will be for a period of 1 2 months with a possibility of extension , For more information please contact us phone 31704167222 For further information on the job description please see www.kncvtbc.org/vacancies Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, Interviews will be held from 8th until 17th September .
