Chemonics seeks a deputy director for field support for the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) project in Mozambique. The PSM project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and provide health commodities, provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The deputy director for field support will oversee all supply chain activities at the provincial and district, and community levels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee all supply chain activities at all levels below the central level, including hospitals, provinces, districts, health facilities and community level.
- Support the collection of field‐level stock status data through the implementation of the SIMAM database software at the provincial and hospital level.
- Serve as the primary contact with the USAID Integrated Health Office partners on issues related to supply chain.
- Manage the assessment and monitoring of malaria and other products.
- Lead project efforts to build supply chain capacity in the field, especially through the implementation of procedures manuals.
- Supervise field‐based staff in the provinces.
- Lead the LLINS distribution process.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in health or management-related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and/or supply chain management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID-funded public health programs or projects in a developing country context.
- Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills.
- Proficiency in English and Portuguese required. level1
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Instructions:
Please send your CV and cover letter by February 19, 2016, to PSM_Mz_Recruit@chemonics.com. Please include “Deputy Director for Field Support” in the subject line. Finalists will be contacted.
