Closing
date: 02 Feb 2016
date: 02 Feb 2016
About the Global Health Corps
Fellowship
Fellowship
Global Health Corps
(GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next
generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we
competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of
sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner
organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in
Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and
(GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next
generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we
competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of
sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner
organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in
Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and
Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda,
and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda,
Uganda, the US, and Zambia.
GHC
is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and
expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the
expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global
health.
is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and
expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the
expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global
health.
About Placement Organization
Partners
In Health (PIH), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Dominican
Republic) and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives
in several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
In Health (PIH), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Dominican
Republic) and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives
in several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
In
2005, Partners In Health was invited by the Rwanda Government to start working
in Rwanda, and a sister organization locally known as “Inshuti Mu Buzima” (IMB)
was initiated. Today PIH/IMB accompanies the Ministry of Health (MOH) in three
rural districts (Kayonza, Kirehe and Burera) with a total catchment area of
900,000 people, to deliver high quality health care at three district
hospitals, 40 health centers, and at the community level through roughly 2,700
community health workers.
2005, Partners In Health was invited by the Rwanda Government to start working
in Rwanda, and a sister organization locally known as “Inshuti Mu Buzima” (IMB)
was initiated. Today PIH/IMB accompanies the Ministry of Health (MOH) in three
rural districts (Kayonza, Kirehe and Burera) with a total catchment area of
900,000 people, to deliver high quality health care at three district
hospitals, 40 health centers, and at the community level through roughly 2,700
community health workers.
Position Overview
The
Supply Chain and Procurement Officer will be based in Kigali and will work
closely with IMB programs to support planning and implementation for sourcing
and ordering operations. The Officer will manage the full life cycle of this
work, ensuring all IMB programs have high quality services and compliant
products through data-driven decision making. The Officer will be responsible
for meeting current expectations as well as laying strong plans for future
needs.
Supply Chain and Procurement Officer will be based in Kigali and will work
closely with IMB programs to support planning and implementation for sourcing
and ordering operations. The Officer will manage the full life cycle of this
work, ensuring all IMB programs have high quality services and compliant
products through data-driven decision making. The Officer will be responsible
for meeting current expectations as well as laying strong plans for future
needs.
Responsibilities
- Identify
program needs vs. consumptions, and forecast a plan for future deliveries
for pharmaceuticals and allied consumables - Work
with the existing supply chain to stabilize the clinical supply chain
cycle with one goal: preventing the medical procurements (pharmaceutical
and equipment) shortages and delays at 0% tolerance level - Observe
supply chain records and propose improvements regarding both tools and
internal processes - Work
with the existing team to improve efficiency on old and pending operations
related to IMB assets and stock counts operations
Required Skills and Experience
- Education
and/or experience in end-to-end supply chain management procurement, or
logistics - Ability
to explore supply chain record with an eye toward continuous improvement - Strong
communications skills (in English and/or French) and ability to
professionally communicate in a multicultural environment - Proficiency
in Microsoft Office suites, including Excel, and PowerPoint - Strong
time management skills and high level of integrity
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Specific
experience in humanitarian supply chain management and/or clinical
procurement/ logistics - Ability
to develop supply chain tools as per the line manager recommendations and
narrative reports where and when necessary - Ability
to implement new strategies - Strong
skills in managing people of varying cultural backgrounds and education
levels - Professional
and results-focused - Financial
acumen; analytical and risks assessment skills - Strong
IT skills, including experience with software development
Fellowship Logistics
During
the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A
living stipend of $650/month - Housing
and utilities - Health
insurance - A
professional development grant of $600 - An
award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year - Travel
costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note:
The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
Living
and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and
utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the
placement organization and location within the country. Supply Chain and
Procurement Officers placed at PIH will be provided with shared housing near
the PIH office in Kigali, an urban center and capital of Rwanda.
and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and
utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the
placement organization and location within the country. Supply Chain and
Procurement Officers placed at PIH will be provided with shared housing near
the PIH office in Kigali, an urban center and capital of Rwanda.
To
apply to this position click here: http://ghcorps.com/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
apply to this position click here: http://ghcorps.com/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
Applications
will close February 2nd, 2016.
will close February 2nd, 2016.
If
you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer
to our FAQs page at http:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/
you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer
to our FAQs page at http:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/
For
specific questions, direct them to applyinfo@ghcorps.org.
specific questions, direct them to applyinfo@ghcorps.org.
