Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Pharmaceutical Systems Advisor for an anticipated USAID global supply chain and pharmaceutical management project. The project's purpose is to provide Comprehensive Technical Assistance for Health Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management (Comprehensive TA). MSH saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Our staff from more than 70 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. The Pharmaceutical Systems Advisor is a key technical leadership position responsible for overseeing the pharmaceutical management systems strengthening technical strategy, approaches, tools, and implementation of the program at the global and country level. The Advisor will ensure coordination and oversight, quality control, and capacity strengthening of pharmaceutical systems strengthening (PSS) expertise. S/he will be a thought leader in PSS and represent the program at conferences and other public forums to advance the understanding of PSS. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and lead the implementation of the program's overall technical vision and strategy for PSS.Ensure that the project identifies and addresses the technical expectations, needs, and interests of the donor.Develop and promote performance improvement culture and processes necessary for ongoing improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the project's technical approaches and tools at the country level.Ensure high-quality and timely technical assistance across all technical areas.Represent the program and its technical strategy externally; establish and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with USAID's cross-bureau, health elements/programs, and global initiatives.Facilitate and participate in international events to interact with PSS stakeholders, experts, policymakers, and potential partners.Facilitate the generation of evidence-based interventions at the global, regional, and country levels.Write technical reports and publications on the project's technical interventions and results.Coordinate with other technical area leads to ensure coordinated and integrated strategies, approaches, work streams, and high-quality deliverables.Ensure that project activities are compliant with SOPs and MSH policies.In collaboration with the management team, ensure that timely remedial actions are taken to mitigate risks.Participate in business development processes as requested. QUALIFICATIONS:A master's degree in public health, international development, or a related field. Pharmacist or Medicine qualification preferred. At least 10 years of professional experience in the management or implementation of international development activities in/for low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Of the above 10 years, at least 6 of the years must have pharmaceutical management or systems strengthening activities in more than three (3) LMICs. Demonstrated senior-level leadership to programs of similar magnitude and complexity is preferred. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainability and resiliency in LMICs. Demonstrated competence managing and providing technical assistance in key areas of pharmaceutical management systems; executive-level qualities; strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills. Experience in change management through an organizational restructuring process. Demonstrated experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies, counterpart leadership, global health organizations, international donors, multilateral agencies, and other stakeholders. Fluency in English oral and written communication. Ability to interact professionally in one or more relevant foreign languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is preferred. The expected salary range for this position is: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually (U.S. locations only). MSH considers multiple job-related factors when determining an offer. The selected candidate is expected to work from one of MSH's offices in the US. MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
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