Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Expert for Health Products

Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Expert for Health Products

Professional Experience

A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing or advising on the procurement, supply and use of health products, particularly in developing countries with:

(i) experience/expertise in 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;
(ii) experience/expertise in the procurement of health products including regulations and tendering process;
(iii) experience/expertise in supply chain/logistics management systems;
(iv) experience in quantification and forecasting of health product needs in public health programs;
(v) 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 recognised standards; and
(vi) good writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Required
A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) in:

• Public Health;
• Pharmacy;
• Medicine; or
• other related discipline.

Desirable
Professional training in procurement and supply management (PSM) of health products, logistics and/or public health.

Language Competencies

Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work.