Description:
The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a USAID-funded global project implemented by
John Snow Inc. whose objective is to improve the availability of priority
public health products for public and private service delivery in
USAID-supported countries. We do this by increasing the availability of
essential public health supplies to health care providers and consumers through
procurement and delivery of high-quality supplies, strengthening national
supply chains and their policy environments, and increasing national and
international commitment to supply availability as a critical component of
quality health care.
The Country Director Liberia has overall responsibility for planning and
coordination of all project-related activities and personnel in Liberia. Based
in Monrovia, s/he represents the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT to U.S. Government
agencies, Ministry of Health, the National Malaria Control Program and other
donors and cooperating agencies. S/he promotes health commodity security
through collaboration with other stakeholders and implementation of best
practices in the forecasting, financing, procurement, storage, distribution,
and information management for health commodities, especially reproductive
health, maternal and child health and malaria commodities, as requested by the
MOH and the USAID Mission in the country.
The Country Director reports to the Regional Manager in the project’s home
office in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
relationships with our in-country clients and partners including USAID |
Liberia and the MOH.
Work with the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Regional Manager to develop and implement
a long-term strategic plan and annual workplans and budgets that reflect the
priorities of USAID | Liberia, USAID | Washington, the Ministry of Health, and
other Liberian stakeholders.
Work closely with the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Regional Manager to develop and
implement a staffing plan, technical assistance plan, and procurement plan that
will lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and
workplan.
Participate in activities related to the project’s mandate in country and
identify technical assistance gaps or needs where the project can add value.
Ensure that the project works in close collaboration with other in-country
supply chain programs, such as the Global Fund.
Update strategies, work plans and budgets as requested by the USAID Mission and
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT.
Articulate and implement a strategy for building and sustaining supply chain
management capacity in the MOH, NMCP and other priority partners.
In collaboration with the Regional Manager, develop and implement an indicator
based performance monitoring plan that encompasses both commodity security and
logistics management indicators and that to HQ-defined project-wide performance
measures. Ensure that M&E is included in the work plans.
Manage the operation of field office, ensuring compliance with policies and
procedures established by JSI and USAID | DELIVER PROJECT management, including
human resource management, procurement, finance, and administration.
Oversee finances and cash flow and ensure adequate availability of project
funds to complete required project work, working with the Country Management
Team and the financial administrators.
Identify and recruit staff for the in-country field office in consultation with
the home office.
Lead, mentor, and motivate the in-country team.
Identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field office
staff to adequately equip them with the skills and knowledge required to
accomplish their responsibilities.
Report results of the project’s work to USAID | Liberia, the MOH, and HQ as
required and requested.
Coordinate and collaborate with any other JSI projects that may be operating in
country.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post
graduate or graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, procurement,
logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education or equivalent
work experience. - Significant
developing country experience in pharmaceutical management including
malaria and family planning, and/or pharmaceutical supply chain
strengthening. - Proven
ability to effectively network and negotiate with host government
agencies, USG representatives and managers, USG contractors, and NGO
community. Proven success in engaging USAID and senior local government
clients. - A
proven ability to rapidly analyze an existing situation, understand its
strengths and weaknesses, and build on its strengths to achieve program
objectives. - Proven
capacity in strategic planning for in-country public health program
implementation. - Proven
success in managing and implementing USAID-funded public health programs
or projects in a developing country context, with five years or more
management experience preferred. - Proven
experience in managing, motivating, and supervising teams. - Proven
capacity to work independently and to function as an effective member of a
multi-disciplinary team. - Strong
representational and interpersonal skills. - Excellent
written and oral communications skills. - Demonstrated
skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint; familiarity with Pipeline Software and Quantimed Software is a
plus. - This is
a full time position requiring on-site presence in Liberia with domestic
travel to provide technical assistance and some international travel.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary commensurate
with experience.
Interested
candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online.
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