Procurement and Supply Management Expert based in francophone Africa

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level. About 850 people from more than 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of Swiss TPH provides training, project design and management, applied research and policy advice in the area of national and global health with the aim to strengthen health systems and improve health service delivery. Our Systems Performance and Monitoring Unit is currently looking for a

Procurement and Supply Management Expert based in francophone Africa

Your responsibilities include:

· Technical: assess systems for the management of health and non-health products (procurement, storage, distribution and information systems, etc.) for different donors; review of quantification and specifications of pharmaceuticals and health and non-health products and equipment to be procured

· Managerial: identify, acquire and ensure leadership of (short term) mandates in relation with the procurement and supply management (PSM) expertise with oversight of a potential small team of experts

To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team, we are looking for candidates with:

· Formal qualification in pharmacy or a health related field (Master degree level) is required. A postgraduate training in PSM of health products, logistics and/or public health, or a MBA is an asset

· Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in managing or advising on the procurement, supply and use of health products, particularly in developing countries with expertise in:

Ø assessing policies, systems and structures in the public and/or private health sector relevant for managing effective and efficient access to pharmaceuticals and other health products, particularly for AIDS, TB and malaria

Ø the procurement of health products including regulations and tendering process

Ø supply chain/logistics management systems and related information systems

Ø quantification and forecasting of health product needs in public health programs

Ø a good understanding of AIDS, TB, malaria market dynamics and existing global supply challenges as well as international health products procurement and supply management practices, applicable national and international laws and recognized standards

Ø strong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents; strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials; experience in proposal writing is an asset

· Minimum of 8 years of management experience, preferably in the health sector with:

Ø strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment; an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to project management in developing countries

Ø ability to attract and acquire short term mandates with different donors

· Excellent command of English AND French (speaking & writing) BOTH required, another language (Spanish or Portuguese) is an asset

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

For further information please consult our websites: www.swisstph.ch/en/about/careers/ and http://www.swisstph.ch/swiss-centre-for-international-health.html

Job Profile:

Start Date: upon agreement

Location: francophone Africa; details to be further discussed

Duration: limited contract, initially two years with possibility of renewal based on performance

Percentage: 100%

Travel Required? duration, frequency and destinations based on needs; details to be further discussed