KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight
against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in
the world.
KNCV is an
international center of expertise for
TB control that promotes effective,
efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a
national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB
professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and
epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and
to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.
Over the past
century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by
successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also
shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from
a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central
Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private,
institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead
partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to
decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an
international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic
Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research
& Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA),
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in
Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
(The Union), and the World Health Organization.
The overarching
strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient
centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and
disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.
Position in
the organization
The PSM Technical
Advisor will report to the Technical Coordinator.
Purpose of
the position
The PSM Technical
Advisor provides high quality technical support to the NTP for the development
of a procurement and supply chain management (PSM) strategic plan. In
collaboration with the NTP, HTSS, HIV and other relevant departments, supports
the development and implementation of a capacity building plan for health
facilities at all levels, from National, Zonal to District, for better
pharmaceutical management. He/she supports the NTP in developing an efficient
stock monitoring system, including drugs and lab supplies. He/she provides
daily support to the NTP on the management of all PSM issues. Assists the NTP
with completing an assessment on the supply of Xpert cartridges and determine a
plan for supply management. He/she will report to the NTP Manager, and will
work in close coordination with Challenge TB team (attend periodic meetings of
Challenge TB).
Who are we looking
for?
Education:
- A
Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, or a degree in Logistics Management and
Procurement.
Knowledge/experience:
- A
minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain management, especially in
distribution of health or related commodities from National or Zonal or
district level to points of distribution; - At
least two years of experience of working in developing countries,
including at least one long-term assignment that included work related to
TB care and control; - Experience
in public health programs, including specifically experience in designing
and implementing supply chain systems in resource-limited settings, and a
proven track record of impact/success; - High
level of proficiency with Logistics software such as QUANT TB, etc.
Behavioral
competencies and skills:
- Demonstrated
flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and
environment; - Flexible
and a team player; - Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English; - The
applicant needs to be able to relocate to Lilongwe, Malawi within the
shortest time possible.
Duration of
the contract
12 months with the
possibility for extension.
Your application
(with curriculum vitae, motivation letter, 3 professional references) should be
sent before 30th of August 2015 to:
KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands for the attention
of: Ms. Larissa Lutmers. E-mail: recruitmalawi@kncvtbc.org with subject “150819
PSM Technical Advisor”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
For more information
please contact us: phone +31(0)70-416 72 22. For further information on KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation, please see www.kncvtbc.org.
KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
