Chemonics International,Senior Health Systems Strengthening Advisor Jobs Vacancy

h which USAID will 1) procure and
provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve partner
countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key
international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. There are
three main task orders for the project: HIV/AIDS, President’s Malaria
Initiative, and Population and Reproductive Health.

• In
  coordination with the Technical Director, develop strategic direction for
  project-supported health system strengthening and supply chain management
  technical assistance.
• Oversee
  the client-facing presentation of the project’s technical approaches,
  methodologies, and overall management and performance.
• Participate
  and attend key technical meetings and working groups with USAID, partners,
  other donors, and the MOH, liaising with partners and stakeholders at the
  central, zonal and district levels.
• Excellent
  critical thinking, analysis, meeting facilitation, verbal and written
  communication, interpersonal interactions and organizational skills.
• Lead
  the design and implementation of technical assistance and capacity
  building initiatives that improve the ability of MOH personnel, including
  the Logistics Management Office (LMO) staff, to better manage the supply
  and distribution of priority health commodities. This includes supporting
  the LMO’s efforts to continue to build the capacity of District Pharmacies
  (DPs) and SDPs.
• Lead
  the design and implementation of technical assistance and capacity building
  initiatives that improve the ability of MOH to implement the new
  pharmaceutical regulation and services initiatives.
• Ensure
  the development and/or adaptation of tools, guidelines and Standards
  Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assigned areas of interventions.
  Coordinate with other GHSC-PSM staff in the development and update of
  other materials as needed.
• Organize
  and coordinate training programs focused on improving Supply Chain
  Performance for key supply chain functional areas such Forecasting and
  Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory control, Transportation and
  Distribution, Management Information System and the Rational Medicines
  Use, Pharmacovigilance, and any other identified areas of intervention
  that will require interaction and coordination with various partners or
  organizations.
• Conduct
  mentoring visits to DPs in coordination with MOH personnel to conduct
  on-the-job capacity building and to assess the success of technical
  interventions.

• Document
  and publish success, and innovations in collaboration with relevant
  stakeholders as part of Project Performance achievements on regular basis.
• Assist
  the Technical Director and Country Director in the development and
  implementation of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
  plans, and other reporting requirements as requested and required.
• Other
  duties as assigned by the Technical Director.

• Advanced
  professional degree in health, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, or
  related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant
  experience in pharmaceutical management and rational medicines use as well
  as capacity building in pharmaceutical management.
• Experience
  within the health sector with understanding of HIV, malaria, family
  planning, maternal child health and community case management for child
  survival issues.
• Long-term
  working resident experience in Rwanda with strong understanding of the
  Rwanda public health and pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience
  in conducting assessments, developing key recommendations and
  interventions.
• Previous
  experience in the development and delivery of training programs is
  preferred.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally
  with a diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Demonstrated
  competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a
  time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and
  quality.
• Proficiency
  in English including reading, writing and speaking skills with the ability
  to conduct business.
• Demonstrated
  intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
  including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Availability
  to travel within Rwanda as needed.
• Strong
  logistics and organizational experience.