Management Sciences for
Health (MSH) founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization with a
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.
Together with our
partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing and
transitional countries to create stronger management systems that
improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Headquartered in the
United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ
more than 2,000 people from over 73 nations. For more information please
visit our website www.msh.org.
MSH seeks to recruit highly motivated and result oriented individuals for the following positions;
Principal Technical Advisor, Laboratory Commodity Management
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- The Principal Technical Advisor, Laboratory Commodity Management (PTA/LCC) is responsible for leading and managing the Health Commodities and Services Management Program’s (HCSM) technical assistance for laboratory commodity management in Kenya, to ensure the continuous availability of quality laboratory related commodities (for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, reproductive health and overall health).
- S/he works under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party to establish and strengthen systems for effective laboratory supply chain management through implementation of interventions at both central and peripheral levels.
- The PTA/LCC serves as
the HCSM technical assistance lead to National Public Laboratory
Services (NPHLS) and its related organizations (KEMSA, NASCOP,
DOMC, TB), health facilities, partners and other stakeholders. - He/she ensures coordination of laboratory commodity systems strengthening activities at national and regional level in support of the laboratory commodity system by leveraging on partner resources.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Acting as primary liaison for collaborative commodity related activities between Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, and USAID and US CDC projects, especially CDC/Lab, SCMS, and the APHIA Plus,
- Coordinating and supervising the laboratory advisor by providing technical leadership and strategic direction to strengthen laboratory commodity management especially at the regional and facility level, but also at district and provincial, and linking with national level.
- Collaborating with other stakeholders such as the APHIA Plus and the DHMT to strengthen laboratory supply chain systems at the regional level
- Providing technical and clinical guidance in the development of laboratory data tools, and laboratory commodity management information systems
Qualification and Experience
- The ideal candidate is required to have a Postgraduate degree in laboratory technology, virology, and immunology, medicine. (Masters, M.D. or PhD) will be an added advantage.
- Ten (10) years experience in providing clinical laboratory and/or pharmaceutical services in hospital and /or in primary health care settings is required.
- Strong demonstrated experience in managing and laboratory ordering systems is required.
Experience in designing, implementing, teaching HIV/AIDS treatment and care programs preferred. - Hands-on experience
in laboratory testing, and techniques for the diagnosis and monitoring
of the following (but not limited to):
HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, STIs, and Hepatitis B.
Demonstrated senior level management experience, with the ability to collaborate with other stakeholders.
Experience in implementing or backstopping USAID or NGO-supported projects preferred. - The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical, planning, management, and communication skills. Successful candidate needs to be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal, facilitation, relationship-building, negotiating and influencing skills.
- S/he should work with minimal supervision under tight timelines and be able to travel extensively in Kenya.
Management Sciences for
Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and
national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap.
For further detail and to
apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities
section of our website at www.Jobs-msh.icims.com by October 12, 2012.
If you cannot apply
online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your
problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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