Cost Structure Analysis Consultant
Short introduction
The Malawian Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) provides the majority of medicines and medical supplies for the government health service in Malawi.
A consultant is needed to analyse and recommend appropriate levels of CMST overheads for the period 2016/17- 2018/19.
Responsibilities
· Undertaking a document review, including: CMST founding documents and annual reports, the previous Cost Structure Analysis, evidence on best practice cost structure of similar institutions in the region or globally, the USAID/DFID funded Supply Chain Integration Progress report and other reports as provided by CMST, the MOH and DFID;
· Interview key CMST, DFID, USAID, MOH HTSS Pharmacy Unit and Clinical Services
· Review all direct costs incurred by CMST operations (e.g. salaries, warehouse operations and maintenance, other running costs)
· Unit, CHAM Secretariat and other key drug and supply chain stakeholders in Malawi
Deliverables
· Draft report and presentation for consultation with CMST staff and other stakeholders
· Cost structure analysis report for the CMST Board by 5th February 2017
Person specification
· Post-graduate degree (Master’s or above) in business administration, financial management, organisational development, and/or Chartered Accountant
· Extensive experience, up to eight years, in undertaking organisational or business analyses and costing exercises
· Expert skills in organisational budget and costing analysis
· Excellent knowledge of health supply chain management
· Strong communication skills, both written and spoken English
About Options/programme
Options is a leading UK-based consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
Option’s Malawi Health Sector Programme – Technical Assistance programme (MHSP-TA) is providing expertise to enhance implementation of Malawi’s Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP 2011–2016).
Benefits
N/A
HOW TO APPLY:
Application process
· To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to James Murdoch opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header
· Closing date for applications is: 03/01/2016.
· Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
