Senior TB Technical Advisor Global (Local Hire only)

Global (Local Hire only)-ID: 5512

The Senior TB Technical Advisor (Global) is to provide technical assistance aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services in developing countries, and providing technical leadership to Global TB initiatives and TB programs in the field. 

• S/he supports SIAPS portfolio managers and incountry teams in the development and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to SIAPS results. 
• The STA is responsible for the adequate deployment of CPM tools and frameworks and their adequate customization and ownership at the country level. 
• S/he works closely with country portfolio teams and national stakeholders to ensure that technical assistance activities are adequately effective and that deliverables are meeting quality standards. 
• S/he supports measurement and documentation of portfolio results. 
• The STA also contributes and supports CPM and SIAPS capacity building and knowledge exchange plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have a degree in a health-related field; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred. 
• Specialized training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical systems, management information systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services. 
• S/he should have relevant experience in international public health particularly in the implementation of TB prevention, care, and treatment programs, strengthening of National TB programs, and experience with management information systems for TB such as e-TB Manager.
  Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred. 
• Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is required.
  Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred. 
• Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff. 
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese is desired, as are languages of other USAID-supported countries.
• In addition, S/he should have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit. S/he should have interest and ability to travel internationally 30% of time or more.

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.