Head of Supply Chain TB/HIV Global Fund project

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Oversee supply chain for TB/HIV health products and manage supplier relationships effectively.

You have:

• A degree in supply chain or related education qualification.
• Pharmacist by training or other health science. Masters preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in the quantification of Health Products for HIV and TB, required.
• Experience in laboratory strengthening projects required.
• 5-7 years of experience with Global Fund grants, an advantage/preferred.
• Experience in sourcing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment.
• Extensive experience in medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts.
• Experience with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health programs.
• Knowledge of developments and trends within the HIV/TB pharmaceuticals industry.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is preferred.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Location: The position will be based REMOTELY at the moment.

The Head of Supply Chain TB/HIV Global Fund will oversee the end-to-end supply chain process for pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements encompassing safety, sourcing, product selection, demand planning, quality, inventory, warehousing, and transport. Develop world-class partnerships with suppliers and other organizations.

The Head of Supply Chain TB/HIV Global Fund has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category of the Global Fund grant being implemented throughout Haiti. A good proportion of the total category spend and suppliers will not be managed directly; however, the Head of Supply Chain TB/HIV Global Fund will need to consider the total spend within the strategy and provide support and oversight.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, health products, medical devices, and medical equipment requirements.
• Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment, and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements.
• Develop processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage, and distribution.
• Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about the importation process, sourcing information, and review large pharmaceutical orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement.
• Prepare and submit drug orders following the quantification and track orders, Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels.
• Well-versed in analysis of spending data and cost models for continuous improvement and develop an information-sharing network regarding product safety.
• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process.
• Develop supplier scorecards and other analytics to enable team to effectively manage supplier performance.
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities and demonstrate significant expertise in contract negotiations and cost management.
• Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices.
• Establish and test a robust medicine and device recall cascade and reporting mechanism in case of safety concerns
• Oversee quality control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management. Per national and international standards, including the Guide to Global Fund Policies on Procurement and Supply Management of Health Products.
• Conduct/organize regular and ad hoc inspections of WVI suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to WVI beneficiaries.

Required Professional Experience:

• A degree in supply chain or related education qualification.
• Pharmacist by training or other health science. Masters preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in the quantification of Health Products for HIV and TB, required
• Experience in laboratory strengthening projects required
• 5-7 years of experience with Global Fund grants, an advantage/ preferred
• Experience in supply chain strengthening projects, an advantage/ preferred
• Experience in sourcing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment.
• Extensive experience in medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts.
• Experience with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health programs.
• Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements.
• Knowledge of developments and trends within the HIV/TB pharmaceuticals industry Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues.
• NGO experience is preferred with an understanding of institutional donors’ policies relating to Health Product procurement and management.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Product related quality systems such as GDP and GMP as well as experience of others for example ISO 9000 series.
• Must have proven project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to find solutions and achieve results, the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and the ability to motivate team members.
• The ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance, and identify process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with internal customers is critical to this position.
• Driven to meet or exceed milestones.
• Ability to provide fact-based advice and development of market and industry analysis.
• Has advanced and proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers.
• Experience working in Haiti desired.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. · Complexity of products and projects requires high-quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word
• Knowledge of governmental laws and regulations related to health programs and knowledge of internal control procedures and practices is preferred
• Knowledge of WAMBO, the Global Fund’s online procurement system is preferred

Travel and/or Work Environment, Language Requirement:

• The position will be based remotely until the security stabilizes.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is preferred.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wvi.org