Position Title: A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Pharmaceutical and Health
Commodities)
Grade:
FSN-11(Gross Salary ranges from 17,545,013 to 27,506,614 FRW per year)
Location:
Kigali, Rwanda
USAID/Rwanda
is seeking an Ordinarily Resident citizen or individual with the required work
permit for employment as A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Pharmaceuticals
and Health Commodities).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Pharmaceuticals and Health Commodities Specialist will contribute to the
management and implementation of the health system strengthening portfolio.
S/He will support results and provide expert advice in the area of commodities
and logistics, including procurement, logistics, and pharmaceutical management.
The selected candidate will be responsible for advising USAID/Rwanda Mission,
the health team and other USG agencies and partners on commodity procurement
and logistics issues and programs
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and
responsibilities is available on the website: www.usaid.gov/rw
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criteria detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education:
– Master’s degree in public health, supply-chain, business,
pharmaceutical management, health policy, public administration or related
field required.
Prior Work Experience
– Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience (includes
pharmaceutical and health commodities project management and administration) is
required.
Language Proficiency
– Strong oral and written skills, including the ability to
clearly communicate new program and technical concepts to technical and
non-technical counterparts in English required. (Level 4).
Knowledge:
1. Strong understanding of Rwanda public health and
pharmaceutical sector.
2. Strong understanding of supply chain systems and commodity
logistics for all health products (including HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, family
planning, and essential medicines).
3. Understanding of how supply chains and commodity security
aligns with overall health systems strengthening.
4. Understanding of the components to support an enabling
environment for commodity security and strong supply chain system, including
but not limited to leadership, policy and regulatory systems, financing and
resource mobilization, advocacy, and rational drug use.
5. Experience and/or understanding of quantification,
forecasting, and supply planning preferred.
6. Experience and/or understanding of freight forwarding,
import regulations and custom clearance procedures.
7. Practical experience in Health/Pharmaceuticals procurement
and understanding of international procurement regulations.
Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking).
2. Excellent presentation, research/analytical and
quantitative skills.
3. Excellent skills in representation, liaison and
collaboration with government, private, and non-governmental organizations.
4. Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite
applications, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
5. Proven ability to work as part of a team.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit all of the following:
1. Application for employment as locally employed staff or
family member form (DS-174) which is provided at the website: www.usaid.gov/rw
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the
same information as in the DS-174;
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates,
awards, and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED
WITHIN 30 DAYS SHOULD CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATIONS UNSUCCESSFUL.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office,
USAID/Rwanda
E-mail: Kigalihr@usaid.gov
Tel: 0252-596800, Ext. # 2694 and # 2693
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 22, 2012.
