Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management Advisor (OLKM), Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project, Rwanda

Proposal Summary: 

The anticipated USAID-funded Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project will provide support on performance monitoring, data verification, and program evaluations for USAID/Rwanda’s entire program portfolio. Support provided under the contract is likely to include assistance in designing and executing performance and impact evaluations, various sector and portfolio assessments, knowledge management and organizational learning, and training for USAID/Rwanda, stakeholder staff and the USAID/Rwanda program portfolio, covering the following technical areas:

•                 Health
•                 Education
•                 Economic Growth
•                 Trade
•                 Agriculture
•                 Food Security
•                 Water/Sanitation
•                 Conflict Mitigation

Position Summary:

The OLKM Advisor will work with the Chief of Party, MSI home office Technical Director, the Senior M&E Advisor and other team members to lead activities surrounding advancing USAID/Rwanda’s learning agenda to guide program interventions.

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor—Partnership for Growth Component, Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project, Tanzania

Proposal Summary: 

The anticipated three-year USAID-funded Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project will provide on-the-ground support on performance monitoring, data verification, evaluation of the impact, output and outcome results and environmental compliance of the USAID/Tanzania program portfolio, covering the following technical areas:

• Health

• Education

• Economic Growth

• Democracy and Governance

• Agriculture

• Natural Resources

• Partnership for Growth Initiative

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor—Partnership for Growth Component, Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project, Tanzania

Proposal Summary: 

The anticipated three-year USAID-funded Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project will provide on-the-ground support on performance monitoring, data verification, evaluation of the impact, output and outcome results and environmental compliance of the USAID/Tanzania program portfolio, covering the following technical areas:

• Health

• Education

• Economic Growth

Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management Advisor (OLKM), Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Project, Liberia

Project/Proposal Summary: 

The anticipated USAID/Liberia CLA program will help to achieve the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) goal of “Strengthened Liberian Institutions Positioned to Drive Inclusive Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction” by strengthening USAID/Liberia’s monitoring, evaluation & learning capacities; improving USAID’s staff and organizational practices and aptitudes for learning and adaptation, coordination and collaboration within the Mission and with other key stakeholders; and, strengthening the Government of Liberia’s own capacity to monitoring and evaluate its own development programs falling under the 2012-2017 “Agenda for Transformation.”

Position Summary:

The OLKM Advisor will work with the Chief of Party, MSI home office Technical Director, the Mission M&E Advisor and the project’s CLA Trainer to lead the third component of the project: advancing USAID/Liberia’s learning agenda to guide program interventions.

Chief of Party, Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Project, Liberia

Project/Proposal Summary:  
The anticipated USAID/Liberia CLA program will help to achieve the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) goal of “Strengthened Liberian Institutions Positioned to Drive Inclusive Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction” by strengthening USAID/Liberia’s monitoring, evaluation & learning capacities; improving USAID’s staff and organizational practices and aptitudes for learning and adaptation, coordination and collaboration within the Mission and with other key stakeholders; and, strengthening the Government of Liberia’s own capacity to monitoring and evaluate its own development programs falling under the 2012-2017 “Agenda for Transformation.”

Technical Advisor - Supply Chain

Grade: I

Job ID: 13-7213

Location: AO-Luanda

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SIAPS

Application Due Date: 2014-02-21

Overall Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor (TA) is responsible for providing technical guidance and support in the planning and implementation of SIAPS/Angola Program interventions that promote achievement of USAID objectives, as directed by the Country Project Director (CPD) and under the supervision of the Senior Technical advisor. S/he provides technical assistance (TA) to apply SIAPS tools and training materials, coordinating study protocols, assessments and data collection activities. S/he provides pharmaceutical management TA to the Angola Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement activities in relation to supply chain of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP) commodities.  He/she will contribute to reporting on activities and results of the SIAPS Angola program and to the conceptualization of strategy, activities and budgets for the SIAPS Angola program. S/he provides technical assistance to the MOH to develop and implement strategies to strengthen the national supply chain logistics system, tailored to the local context. S/he will work closely with the local counterparts, stakeholders and partners to design, implement, monitor and evaluate locally appropriate interventions to improve selection, quantification, procurement, storage and distribution and use of safe, efficacious and good quality medicines and related public health commodities, and promote quality health for the Angolan people. The work includes but is not limited to providing TA to the MOH National Directorate of Medicines and Equipment (Direcção Nacional de Medicamentos e Equipamentos–DNME), National Essential Medicines Program (Programa Nacional de Medicamentos Essenciais–PNME), National Malaria Control Program (Programa Nacional de Controlo da Malaria–PNCM), National HIV/AIDS Control Program (Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra o Sida-INLS), National Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program, National Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP) Program, National TB program (NTP), among others.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and monitor processes for effective quantification, forecasting of needs and supply planning of needed medicines and related public health commodities for HIV/AIDS, malaria and RH/ at national and peripheral levels. Support the set up or strengthening of an effective and efficient pipeline system for key HIV/AIDS, Malaria, RH/FP medicines supplies.
2. Provide TA support to the DNME, CECOMA and PNME to build supply chain logistics management capacity of provincial and municipal health facility staff, to ensure constant availability HIV/AIDS, malaria and RH/FP commodities.
3. Provide TA support to the DNME, PNME and CECOMA to strengthen the receipt and distribution of malaria and RH/FP/MCH commodities at national, provincial and health facility levels. Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of transaction records
4. Provide TA support to the DNME, PNME and CECOMA to develop and implement pharmaceutical supply chain management capacity building interventions in Angola.  
5. Liaise as needed with  key national and provincial stakeholders involved in pharmaceutical supply chain management, including Universities.
6. Provide TA support, as needed, to the MOH to pilot and implement new tools, approaches and technologies in supply chain management. Ensure that logistical management systems envisioned will be adapted to existing Angola national infrastructure.
7. Provide TA support to the DNME, PNME and CECOMA to strengthen the logistics management information system (LMIS) for public health program commodities, as needed, including HIV/AIDS, Malaria, RH/FP commodities. If needed, assist local counterparts to redesign the existing LMIS and related tools into a simple, user-friendly, timely reporting system– Work with MOH key stakeholders to support central and peripheral levels to collect, synthesize and transmit data & information related to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, RH/FP related commodities. Develop clear supply chain performance indicators for public health program commodities, including RH/FP/MCH commodities
8. Provide TA and mentoring support to the provinces on pharmaceutical management, forecasting and quantification, good pharmacy practice, inventory management and rational use of medicines.
9. Collaborate, as needed, with other partners specialized in pharmaceutical and supply chain management and capacity building for individual facilities.
10. Maintain regular communications with SIAPS Country Project Director and other senior SIAPS project staff to ensure that all technical assistance needs in pharmaceutical systems and services for the MOH institutions are adequately addressed.
11. Coordinate, as needed with the CPD, and other technical staff to develop and implement SIAPS work plan, technical activities and budgets as needed.

Qualifications

1. Graduate degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical management, or supply chain/logistics/procurement required; additional training in business administration, or public health considered a plus.
2. Significant experience in pharmaceutical supply chain systems implementation and strengthening in developing country context, including demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Reproductive Health and Capacity Building. Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required. 
3. Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and planning skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, project stakeholders, government officials, collaborators, and private-sector partners. Previous experience in the development and delivery of training programs is preferred. 
4. Relevant experience in international public health with experience in pharmaceutical supply chain systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the management of malaria, RH/FP and HIV health commodities. Previous experience in working with USAID programs or other large donor initiatives useful
5. Preference is given to Angolan citizens and individuals legally authorized to work in Angola and with strong understanding of the Angola public health supply chain system  
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse staff, clients and consultants. 
7. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality. 
8. Proficiency in Portuguese including reading, writing and speaking skills with the ability to conduct business. Proficiency in English is highly preferred. 
9. Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Skills in relevant forecasting software a plus.
10. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support the progress of program activities.

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Technical Advisor, Field-based Logistics Support

Grade: I

Job ID: 13-7194

Location: BD-Sylhet

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SIAPS

Application Due Date: 2014-01-24

Overall Responsibilities

SIAPS has been providing technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Directorate General of Health Systems (DGHS) and the Directorate general of Family Planning of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) of Bangladesh for the strengthening of supply chain management systems required to manage health commodities. The scope of this work involves strengthening of procurement planning and management systems, logistics management information systems, warehousing and distribution capacity, as well as supporting the development of public sector capacity in supply chain management including capacity building of national indigenous institutions. 

The Technical Advisor for Field-based Logistics Support provides direct technical assistance to the DGFP and DGHS logistics personnel in the field to improve logistics management systems of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, specifically distribution, storage and inventory management of health commodities including contraceptives and other reproductive health commodities undertaken by the DGFP and DGHS. He or she will spend significant time visiting regional/district reserve stores (DRS)/ warehouses (WHs), Upazila stores, health clinics and other service delivery points and work with relevant logistics personnel in order to ensure product availability.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Provide direct technical assistance to support the logistics management of health commodities including contraceptives and other reproductive health commodities at the regional level and below. This may involve work on:

• Inventory Management: The Technical Advisor (TA) is to assist DGFP and DGHS logistics personnel about order processing, receiving procedure, storing commodities, issuing supplies, maximum-minimum stock level, average monthly consumption, lead time, stock on hand, safety stock, record keeping, waste management, Physical inventory etc.
• Warehouse Management: The TA is to work to introduce warehousing best practices at different levels of DGFP and DGHS logistics systems. Orient and introduce storage guidelines, store layout principals, optimum utilization of storage space, commodities location, proper use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), etc.
• Distribution and transportation: The TA is to assist in preparing distribution plan, follow push-pull system, delivery schedule, considering storage capacity, analyzing consumption data, following FEFO method, route planning, etc.
• Management Information System: The TA is to work to keep all the MIS tools functional at all level. Orient field level DGFP and DGHS staffs on relevant management tools and the rational use of data in decision making. Work closely to generate quality data in the monthly reporting and assist to entering and uploading data in the portal.
• Performance Monitoring: The TA visits warehouses, Upazila Health and FP stores, Clinics (both GOB and NGO) in order to monitor their performance in logistics management and provide on the job training if require. 

2. Under take capacity building activities with MOHFW/DGFP/DGHS staffs responsible for logistics functions through mentoring, facilitating training, on-job training etc.
3. Attends different meetings at divisional, district and Upazila level and share logistics related issues in order to update changes in the logistics management systems.
4. Assist WHs and Upazila stores personnel during conducting of half yearly and yearly physical inventory of commodities.
5. Assist in de-junking of unusable/slow moving/obsolete items from the regional/district WHs and Upazila Stores.
6. Participate in logistics management related different working groups meeting and discussion forum and discussed different logistics issues.
7. Undertake joint monitoring visit with regional counterparts and assist them in using monitoring checklist and build their monitoring capacity as well.
8. Prepare and submit monthly monitoring visit report to the Senior Technical Advisor (STA).
9. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by MSH.

Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy and or relevant discipline with background in public health or related field.
2. Experience in providing technical assistance in public health program/projects especially supply chain management program implemented by international organizations
3. Significant experience in public health with at least three years’ experience related to pharmaceutical management and or supply management or relevant public health program, preferably in work funded by USAID.
4. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
6. Self-motivated, strong initiative.
7. Experience and ability working with senior government officials.
8. Experience with USAID and other donor agencies desirable.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
10. Demonstrated intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.
11. English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading;
12. Ability to travel frequently in-country
13. Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to the US as needed.

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Senior MIS Associate

Grade: G

Job ID: 13-7210

Location: SZ-Mbabane

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SIAPS

Application Due Date: 2014-01-24

Overall Responsibilities

The Senior MIS  Associate provides software and IT support to the rollout and implementation of the computerized systems developed by SIAPS to support the Ministry of Health and its technical activities in Swaziland. She or he works under the Senior Technical Advisor, working closely with the local counterparts, technical partners, donor agencies, the Pharmaceutical Services staff, the Strategic Information Department (SID) Office, and any other relevant departments.

She or he will assist in the ongoing rollout and implementation of institutional and regional systems as proposed in the approved SIAPS implementation plan. The Senior MIS Associate works to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the implementation and maintenance of information systems and tools related to health services and programs such as HIV/AIDS and TB programs in Swaziland. S/he works very closely with the SIAPS team responsible for systems development and support. S/she is involved in the electronic generation of routine programmatic, analytic and strategic information to support Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and health system reporting requirements in Swaziland

Specific Responsibilities

1. Rollout the SIAPS software packages to health facilities as in the approved implementation plan.
2. Prepare baseline assessments on deployment of software packages with regular follow-up assessments of the status and the impact of the deployed software package.
3. Train users at the health facilities, as well as others who may be responsible for the operation of the computerized system and other systems as required.
4. Provide SIAPS software and other software support to health facilities as needed.
5. Work collaboratively with the MOH, donors, technical partners and other program staff in order to support data management program needs.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders, at the regional and facility levels, in order to strengthen the health management information systems.
7. Assist with the planning and delivery of MIS and M&E training activities to support health professional staff at health facilities.
8. Identify hardware/software gaps for the implementation of MIS systems as well as identify errors and program failures with timely reporting to SIAPS and the MOH.
9. Liaise with the relevant stakeholders to coordinate and organize interventions by team(s) responsible for the identified gaps.
10. Make recommendations for the modification and/or enhancement of existing tools (both manual and computer-based) to the partners responsible for systems development and support.
11. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the implementation of MIS systems and assist in the development of management reports templates.
12. Prepare activity reports and assist with the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), programming or relevant equivalent experience.  Experience in Computerized Health Information systems will be beneficial.

2.Experience in database development and maintenance (Microsoft SQL and MySQL preferred) an advantage.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in maintaining electronic tools and programs, especially in health system information management, is required

4. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse staff, clients, and consultants.

5. Proficiency in computer hardware and software support.

6. Desire to be a self-starter, using independent judgment to identify needs and take the initiative to address them.

7. Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.

8. Proficiency in English, including speaking, writing, and reading, with the ability to conduct business in English; proficiency in local languages helpful.

9. Hold a valid driver’s license.

10. Willingness and ability to travel to the different sites and Regions in Swaziland

Notes

There are no relocation benefits or allowances available for this position.

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Grade: H

Job ID: 13-7214

Location: ET

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CHS - PPM

Project/Program: Ethiopia CHAT CS

Application Due Date: 2014-02-01

Overall Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates the quality of HIV/AIDS services, analyzes the results and prepares regular reports. Actively involved in the development/adaptation and oversees field implementation of an effective quality assurance (QA) program e.g. FFSDP/SoC that evaluates the effectiveness of the program. Participates in the incorporation and evaluation of QA system for sub-contractors in collaboration with contracts manager. Works with RHBs, other GOE agencies and partners in the development of QA measures and provides technical assistance for their utilization.

LOCATION:                Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Period of Assignment:   For 9 months

Specific Responsibilities

1. Actively participate in the development of project QA measures e.g. FFSDP, SoC
2. Oversee field implementation and documentation of QA:
1. Oversee the Regional Quality Assurance Officer’s collection, analysis and reporting of health center QA data
2. Oversee mystery client assessments to ensure quality services at health centers
3. Assist in the development of training materials in concert with other units to help ensure compliance to standards and assist in training
4. Oversee training of staff on utilization of QA measures
5. Develop consensus best practices Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and auditable performance checklists
6. Incorporate quality control systems into sub-contractor activities
7. Conduct qualitative surveys through observation, beneficiary assessments, key informants, exit interviews to evaluate perceptions of quality and utilization of services
8. Work in collaboration with other partners and the GOE in the area of total quality improvement system in the health sector
9. Disseminate and ensure appropriate implementation of GOE QA standards and procedures
10. Develop and oversee technical assistance and RHB and woreda/health center staff on QA
11. Support project reporting, including quarterly reports to USAID and RHB:

1. Incorporate data quality assurance and controls in the program’s M&E and SI system
11. Participate in GOE technical working groups and other information sharing/technical fora
12. Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the M&E/Operations Manager and central office senior management

Qualifications

1. Advanced University degree in public health with health related professional background (Nurse, Health officer, MD) and minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
2. Three recent years of experience in providing training or clinical practice on ART/chronic care after receiving relevant training from acceptable organization is strongly required for this position
3. Experience and capacity in data management and statistical analysis
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and spoken English
5. Proven ability to develop effective working relationships and excellent organizational and prioritization skills, and attention to detail
6. Previous USAID experience preferred
7. Amharic fluency and English competency essential
8. Willing and ability to travel
9. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a leading international health organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 60 countries and employ staff from over 65 nations

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Portfolio Manager

Grade: K

Job ID: 13-7204

Location: US-VA-Arlington

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SIAPS

Application Due Date: None

Overall Responsibilities

The Portfolio Manager (PM) provides management support to the Country Project Director. S/he supervises field-based Country Project Directors, ensure that quality work plans and reports are delivered on time, mobilize technical and other resources, and liaise with USAID/Washington, other MSH technical units, and other partners to ensure that country programs have the required resources to achieve their goals. The PM provides support to country teams to develop and manage work plans and budgets. S/he is accountable to provide (a) effective supportive supervision to the Country Project Director; (b) mentoring and high quality technical, management and political coaching as needed to the Country Leadership Team; and (c) ensure timely mobilization of relevant, high-quality and effective technical support to the country teams.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Support the Country Project Directors in the design, implementation, and monitoring of programs to achieve the results assigned by USAID Missions and USAID/Washington.
2. Facilitate the technical review and approval of country technical strategies, work plans and budgets.
3. Ensure that all technical and operational inputs required for successful implementation of programs under PM’s responsibility are in place, that the programs run smoothly, adhere to technical quality, fulfill programmatic objectives within budgetary guidelines, and comply with contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
4. With the support of Senior Technical Advisors, ensure appropriate integration of technical approaches and tools into programs’ design and contribute to technical or management cross-fertilization within Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceutical Services (SIAPS) and MSH.
5. Provide support to Country Project Directors to develop work plans and budgets closely aligned with programs’ technical mandate and in compliance with established standards and procedures. Monitor program implementation and use of resources. Regularly review financial reports with the Deputy Director, Country Programs and SIAPS senior management team.
6. Keep SIAPS senior management informed of project activities, challenges, strategic plans, and team dynamics through scheduled meetings.
7. Facilitate the documentation of programmatic achievements of field office activities, including USAID and other donor reporting requirements, SMS, TraiNet data, SIAPS communication materials and technical reports, and technical reviews.
8. Ensure that Field Office Leadership Team has the knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes and behaviors needed to execute its job, and support Country Project Directors to develop and implement appropriate capacity building plans to address weaknesses or gaps identified.
9. Provide supportive supervision to Country Project Directors as per MSH values, policies, guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management plan which focuses on expected results and Country Project Director accountability, and including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.
10. Actively coach and mentor Field Office Leadership Team, as needed to address leadership or management challenges identified, leverage team's strengths, and develop needed technical, management and political/relationship management skills.
11. Support Country Project Directors to identify and prioritize technical support needs, develop short-term technical assistance plan and budget.
12. Collaborate with SIAPS Deputy Directors and the CPM Short-term Technical Assistance Coordinator to identify and mobilize MSH Global Talent and/or external consultants as needed, and ensure timeliness, responsiveness and accountability of internal and external consultants.
13. Ensure and support effective field office participation in MSH Technical Exchange Networks, cross fertilization and south-to-south exchanges.
14. Ensure effective project collaboration, coordination and partnership with the corporate-level Country Operations Support Team, the COMU, the MSH Representative (where applicable) and other projects, Centers and Offices.
15. Contribute to performance evaluations for team members not formally under his/her supervision. Mentor Program Coordinators in the implementation and management of projects. Supervise selected SIAPS and MSH staff, as well as consultants participating in teams under his/her management, in accordance with the project’s and MSH’s norms and standards.

Qualifications

1. Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to Pharmaceutical Services required; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred. MPH or MBA degree advantageous
2. At least Ten (10) years of progressively responsible, related experience is required.
3. Significant relevant experience in pharmaceutical management systems development and strengthening in developing country context required. Relevant experience in international public health with experience in pharmaceutical services and systems strengthening in developing countries strongly preferred.
4. Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
5. Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory abilities, particularly with senior-level colleagues. Well-honed active listening skills, combined with a desire to actively coach, mentor, and provide thoughtful feedback to colleagues, peers, and subordinates.
6. Prior experience and success directing large international donor-funded projects. Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
7. Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
8. Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
9. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives and sharing credit.
10. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
11. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
12. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
13. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
14. Proficiency in French or Spanish is desired, as are languages of other USAID-supported countries.
15. Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required to support the progress of program activities.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Grade: I

Job ID: 13-7200

Location : BI-Bujumbura

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SCMS

Application Due Date: 2014-01-31

Overall Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (senior) will serve as a core member of the project management team and is responsible for developing the project’s M&E plan, including development of a project performance monitoring plan and reporting system to assess the impact of the project activities on health service delivery, disease control and public health. S/He will provide technical leadership and support in M&E related activities including strategic planning, metrics development, data analysis, performance reporting, tool development, communication and M&E capacity building of staff and country counterpart’s. S/he will provide support to the Project Director and Deputy Director to ensure that all necessary information from both routine reporting, as well as from ad hoc data collection efforts and prior approved surveys, is collected, analyzed and used in guiding internal project planning and informing external partners about project activities and accomplishments

In addition, the M&E advisor will develop sound indicators to track the progress of the projects, documenting and communicating the projects results to stakeholders. The M&E Advisor will also be responsible of monitoring the Project progress towards the achievement of the project’s results as stated in the Project’s performance management plan (PMP) of SCMS and Performance Monitoring Matrix as well as M&E plan of SIAPS. The M&E Advisor will provide advice on the development of new tools and approaches for M&E, consolidation of existing tools, design of special studies, data collection and analysis, and capacity building needs.  S/he will be responsible for building the capacity of staff within the CAMEBU, DPML, PNILP and the districts in the M&E and data use areas for decision-making. The M&E Advisor will also coordinate the alignment of the Projects’ inputs to other USAID data collection activities, in order to maximize the use of data in gauging progress.

Specific Responsibilities

M&E

• Support the development and implementation of appropriate plans to monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, and disseminate achievements.
• Develop, test and finalize operational guidelines/plan for supporting M&E within Burundi
• Maintain data collection systems, ensuring that all necessary information for routine reporting are collected, analyzed and used to guide internal project planning and communicated to external partners
• Complete and submit the PMP report(s) quarterly with the support of the technical advisors.
• Ensure data and reports are regularly entered in the Newdea system
• Conduct appropriate analyses on monthly, quarterly and annual basis; including the use of complimentary data sets and secondary analysis and flag actions areas to the senior project management.
• Link and analyze resource inputs , outputs and outcomes and report on project effectiveness and efficiency
• Communicate performance results, Collect and document projects’ baseline performance, regularly monitor performance highlighting trends and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare TRAINET reports on a regular basis and discuss results with the supervisor.
• Develop and adapt M&E tools as required to complete data collection, analysis and assessment of the supply chain
• Prepare and conduct data quality audits on regular basis
• Work with the senior management team to document and publish nest practices
• Coordinate writing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and take responsibility for compilation of joint project report to the donor and partners

Capacity building

• Specifically provide capacity building through ongoing mentoring and oversight of the M&E technical team for SCMS and SIAPS the supported districts, and the MOH.
• Provide advice on the staffing and other requirements for the strengthening of the national M&E system to support the collection, collation, reporting and use of high quality and valid data.
• Develop and institutionalize appropriate systems and tools for data quality assurance.
• Support the development of staff capacity and data collection systems, ensuring that all necessary information, from routine reporting as well as from ad hoc data collection efforts and special studies, are collected, analyzed and used in guiding internal project planning and in informing external partners about project activities and accomplishments.

Communications:

• Monitor the implementation of the communications plan for SCMS & SIAPS
• Document and disseminate accomplishments of different interventions in the form of reports, publications, and oral presentations.
• Coordinate the completion of the MSH Burundi newsletter, including editing and dissemination plan. Success stories
• Provide day-to-day management and coordination of knowledge management activities, products to support communication strategy

External relationships:

• Liaise with other key stakeholders to support the harmonization of M&E systems and tools currently in use within Burundi.
• Participate in relevant meetings and stakeholders workshops, including those related to PEPFAR performance monitoring system, Strategic Planning and relevant Trainings, serve as a resource that will promote and advocate for the policies and needs to support M&E development within SCMS, SIAPS, MOH and at the district level.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications

1. Masters’ degree in Project Management, Development, in public health, demography, epidemiology, program evaluation,  Socio-Anthropology, or a related field
2. Minimum 4 years work experience in the M&E field with development projects and, international organizations. Experience with PEPFAR, PMI or other US Government development programs preferred
3. High level of skill in different techniques for field work, conducting surveys, data collection and analysis, metrics, including evaluation research, experimental and quasi-experimental design and methods for measuring project and organizational performance against identified goals.  Demonstrated ability to triangulate data from different sources to describe the achievements of different interventions.
4. Extensive practical field experience across a broad range of programmatic areas in development, including, HIV/AIDS, Malaria case management, Supply Chain, and access to pharmaceuticals, project management. .
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally and build capacity among colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds and in different settings.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English and French is a must
7. Experience in field work, and ability to undertake extensive domestic travel to the supported districts and provinces to harness the culture of data is strongly required. Flexibility and sound judgment are required professional attitudes.

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to close the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them, particularly in developing and transitional countries. The USAID-funded Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) and Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) projects, both managed and implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Burundi, are a comprehensive program of technical assistance, providing technical support to the Burundi health sector.

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IT Associate

Grade: E

Job ID: 13-7199

Location: BI-Bujumbura

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SCMS

Application Due Date: 2014-01-31

Overall Responsibilities

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our staff from 73 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.  

MSH seeks an IT Associate for the MSH office in Bujumbura, Burundi

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IT Associate is responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure (servers, network equipment, PBX, etc.) and the distributed equipment (PC’s, printers, peripherals, phones) provided to local staff for the entire PHC Project in Burundi.  The IT Associate is expected to follow MSH corporate policies and standards when procuring, configuring and installing ICT hardware and software and to collaborate closely with the MSH corporate Network Infrastructure team.  The IT Associate ensures that the latest updates and patches for the operating systems, antivirus software, and other applications in use at the office are regularly tested and installed. Additionally, s/he works closely with the Operations Officer. This includes working with the MSH Corporate Network Infrastructure team in drafting specifications for servers and networking needs of the client as well as the implementation of the IT infrastructure.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Assist with Daily IT Helpdesk Support
2. Assist staff and visitors with laptop and connectivity set up as well as access to scanner and printer
3. Provide orientation to new staff on the MSH IS Systems, usage, IT Policies, intranet and other MSH electronic resources
4. Assist staff and visitors to setup laptops for presentations and/or meetings.
5. Set up and monitor internet link, office switches and wireless. Monitor link availability
6. Setup network diagrams and change accordingly when system changes
7. Develop and monitor backup tracking sheet and setup backups for all projects. He/she will ensure data is backed up to the disk and external media.  Store regularly backup medias in separate location other than the server room
8. Report on backups and network uptime to management. Ensure that backed up data can be restored and healthy by doing regular exercise 
9. Monitor antivirus statuses on laptops and computers
10. Monitor devices and printers. Report technical faults and liaise with service provider to provide after sales support. Advice when a cartridge needs replacement or device is offline.
11. Ensure maintenance of equipment is undertaken according to agreement with the service provider. Troubleshoot and fix desktop, printers, laptops and network problems per requests
12. Responsible for PC and server maintenance, cabling, network infrastructure and minimize system downtime. Assist with telephone system and reporting when needed
13. Setup new systems when needed e.g. Payroll, HRIS and provide training on how to use new systems.
14. Clean-up of unnecessary documents from server e.g. folder management and server update 
15. Advise Management on ways to improve network performance and speed. Find ways to save costs in areas related to IT
16. Identify performance issues and coordinate with IT manager for correction to improve system performance deficiencies
17. Keep up to date with MSH IS procedures, policies and innovations by networking with MSH IT Associates in the region and at HQ.
18. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. An IT Bachelor’s degree specializing in Systems Administration and Networking or an equivalent qualification;
2. Computer Hardware and Networking Certifications will be a definite advantage; e.g. A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), etc.
3. 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position
4. Experience in troubleshooting/isolating Windows Server 2003 and 2008 problems.
5. Proficiency in computer hardware and software support.
6. Experience with network technologies, including local-area network (LAN) protocols, wide-area network (WAN) protocols, IP routing, DHCP, DNS, TFTP, and WINS.
7. Strong organizational skills and ability to evaluate priorities effectively while maintaining a service-oriented outlook.
8. Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision; ability to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
9. Strong verbal and written French communications skills. English knowledge would be a distinct advantage

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Human Resources Manager

Grade: I

Job ID: 13-7207

Location: US-VA-Arlington

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: HRM - General

Project/Program: None Specified

Application Due Date: None

Overall Responsibilities

MSH has an immediate opportunity for a Human Resources Manager. This position will act as a liaison between the Human Resources Teams, Supervisors/Managers, and employees on a variety of key human resources functions. The Human Resources Manager will collaborate with Center Leaders, Project Directors and designated in-country representatives on policies and procedures, compliance, compensation & benefits, performance management, and employee relations issues.  This position will provide HR support to projects in Latin American countries.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide support to the organization by understanding the recruiting and interviewing process, counseling managers on candidate selection, conducting and analyzing exit interviews, and recommending changes.
• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Uphold the organizations pay philosophy by exhibiting a working understanding of how pay is derived, be able to explain and train on pay basics, monitor and schedule individual pay actions.
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees, hearing and resolving employee grievances, counseling employees and supervisors.
• Uphold employee benefits programs by exhibiting a working knowledge of the organization’s benefits policy and answering basic questions and conducting educational programs on benefits programs.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources federal and state requirements, conduct investigations, maintain records, and represent the organization at hearings.
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and or recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintain historical human resource records by ensuring that filing and retrieval system guidelines are used to keep past and current records.
• Contribute to the HR team effort by assisting other HR Partners and HR Specialist as necessary to support a high performing work group
• Communicate organizational changes and assist managers and employees, as needed.
• Manage HR Metrics and effectively report data. 
• Manage Federal and State specific laws including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and STD/LTD plans. 
• Maintain employee engagement by being actively involved in employee surveys and focus groups.
• Counsel managers and employees regarding company policies and procedures.
• Understand, assist, and be familiar with the full life cycle of assignments, domestic and international hires/transfers and trainee programs including immigration and visa processing, global mobility logistics ,relocation, COLA, etc.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants will have a strong generalist background, hold a BA or BS degree in Business Administration or HR and have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience; three (3) of which should be in international human resources.  USAID or Government Contracting experience in a Development Company is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   

• A team player with the ability to work well and communicate effectively with others as this role requires serving multiple constituencies and moving initiatives forward.
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, planning and analytical skills are essential.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures relevant to global HR Management. Demonstrated excellence in writing and developing personnel policies and procedures is required. Demonstrated ability to develop sound recommendations and effectively plan, direct and evaluate the work of others. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience living or working in developing countries preferred. 
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required. 
• English proficiency required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Desire and ability to travel to developing country offices.

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

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Human Resources Associate

Grade: E

Job ID: 13-7198

Location: BI-Bujumbura

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SIAPS

Application Due Date: 2014-01-31

Overall Responsibilities

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our staff from 73 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.  

MSH seeks a Human Resources Associate for the MSH office located in Bujumbura, Burundi.  He/she will manage HR for both SIAPS and SCMS projects.

The Human Resources Associate implements practices and activities of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Burundi, providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs linked to short and long-term organizational needs and objectives. He/ she works closely with MSH Regional HR Partner, Project Director, the Deputy Director and the Operations Officer, to support the achievement of organizational and center goals and objectives through the development, implementation, and management of activities to deliver HR capacity and infrastructure in the Burundi office. The HR Associate will be directly reporting to the Operations Officer.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and placement :

• Ensure all recruitment policies, procedures and techniques are adhered to and recommend improvements.
• Review and prepare recruitment materials including job descriptions, job specifications, adverts and interview questions for positions to be filled.
• Carry out short listing, coordinate & participate in interviews as requested.
• Conduct and manage bio data forms and antiterrorist and reference checks.
• Manage all new hire employment forms.
• Maintains an active and organized data bank of applicants for various positions.
• Update the recruitment status of vacant positions on ICMS, to ensure the accuracy of recruitment reports.
• Provide weekly update on status of all active recruitments 

2. On-boarding /exit of staff :

• Plan with respective projects ( SCMS and SIAPS) to conduct/coordinate new employee orientation including facilitating new hire HR briefing, distribution of the new hire packets, completion of new hire checklist and facilitating the deployment of resources such as laptop, email accounts, office space by coordinating with IT and facilities manager
• Schedule training on the MSH intranet and SCMS Knowledge tree training for new hires by partnering with Management Information Systems Unit
• Management of staff exits, including conducting of exit interviews.

3. Policies /Procedures and legislation

• Provide support to ensure that MSH practices and policies conform to best practice and country laws.
• Maintain and update the Burundi Employee Handbook. 
• Roll out of the MSH Policies, practices across the projects

4. Performance management

• Work with Supervisors/Managers to ensure that all new staff has set objectives for the probation period; manage due dates and decisions to confirm further      employment.
• Manage the full cycle PPRD process and ensure that deadlines are met. Alert the HR Partner of any delays. In collaboration with the HR partner, ensure that staff and supervisors receive training during PPRD process.
• Report performance issues to the HR Partner.

5. HR Information systems

• Responsible for managing information in the NuView system – accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintain records and personnel iles.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate mechanisms to share ideas i.e. HR database, open discussions, employee-management meetings etc.

6. Employee services

• Periodically review vendors / service providers and select those to be recommended for use.
• Participate in the review of employee benefits.

7. Work environment

• Support initiatives geared towards creation of a safe, healthy and happy workplace such as open door policy, one MSH Family policy, trainings and safeguards that promote safety and security at workplace.

8. Employee relations

• Alert the HR Partner of any disputes and grievances, in order to manage the processes effectively.

9. Training and staff development:

• With the HR Partner plan and conduct HR related and supervisors’ training.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management, or equivalent combination of educational qualification and work experience in a relevant area
2. 1-3 years’ experience in HR environment, experience with recruitment and personnel management preferred.
3. Must have demonstrated understanding of Burundi Labor laws and other relevant laws.
4. Strong organizational skills , attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in fast-paced , time-sensitive environment
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
6. Demonstrated computer proficiencies, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
7. Strong verbal and written French and English communications skills required.

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Finance & Administration Manager

Grade: K

Job ID: 13-7189

Location : GH-Accra

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CHS - General

Project/Program: Proposal

Application Due Date: 2014-04-02

Overall Responsibilities

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our staff from 73 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.  

MSH seeks a Finance & Administration Manager for a five-year USAID Health Systems Strengthening project that will support equitable improvement in health status in Ghana . The project will be managed from Accra, and is expected to work at national, regional and district levels, with implementation in at least three regions.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

Specific Responsibilities

The Finance & Administration Manager provides oversight of project finances and liaises with MSH operations units and USAID to ensure that all project financial, administrative and operations requirements are effectively met.  S/he also is responsible for the project budget, expenditure monitoring, and pipeline analysis. S/he prepares financial and other reports and develops, maintains and monitors budget details.  S/he participates in preparation for, and completion of, work plans and semiannual/annual reports and the annual performance review process. The F&A Manager ensures that project staff understands their responsibilities in ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the areas of finance and accounting, human resources, procurement and operations, and acts as signatory authority for project expenses. 

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce or related field.  
2. Significant (8+ years), senior-level experience of managing a project of similar or related nature, size, and complexity, with national governments, NGOs, or donors.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience managing USAID-Funded projects on a similar scale and complexity preferred. 
4. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, financial planning and management and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required.
5. Excellent planning, management, and organizational skills. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
6. Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and supervisory skills and ability to interact professionally with donors, local governments and municipalities, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the organization.
8. Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
9. Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
10. Willingness to travel within Ghana as needed.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Database Management and Statistics

Grade: F

Job ID: 13-7201

Location: HT-Port-au-Prince

# of Positions: 1

Center/Office: CPM - General

Project/Program: SCMS

Application Due Date: 2014-02-17

Overall Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will be responsible for data management, control of data quality, training and technical support to the M&E Associates assisting staff of the institutions supported by the SCMS project. It is primarily responsible for providing technical assistance to institutions supported by the project for the use of the Logistics Management Electronic Dispensation tool.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will also be responsible for organizing and importing SCMS Haiti’s Excel data files composed of commodities distribution, reception, and consumption indicators into STATA. The database will constitute the proper statistical platform to performance based evaluations and assessments of the supply chain operations to improve the leadership team decision making with evidence based facts. The STATA database will allow thorough analyses to identify specific Interventions and other factors impacting SCMS-Haiti PMP and PWS measures and take proper actions. 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will specifically focus his/her work on organizing the SCMS-Haiti’s Excel data files according to STATA basic database architecture to ensure consistency. Moreover, once available in STATA, he/she will structure the database by yearly waves. The database will  be organized by year, quarter, month, site, network, geographic area; and distribution, reception, consumption, work plan interventions status and processes statistics.

Specific Responsibilities

Database Management (30%)

Routine LMIS update and maintenance

• Manages the SCMS-Haiti Excel’s database on site reception, distribution and consumption in coordination with the M & E Advisor to facilitate the processing and archiving system.

Data organization and management in STATA

• With the site as the unit of observation he/she will organize the database by year, quarter, month, site, network, geographic area; and distribution, reception, consumption, work plan interventions status and processes statistics.
• Under the guidance of the M&E Advisor, creates from the project’s work plan a list of process measures and indicators that will be used.
• Create appropriate variables created from :
• Work plan process measures
• PMP and PWS measures
• Label each variable, adding notes where further information is required to convey appropriate meaning.
• Aggregate if possible the variables labeled differently over time but collected from the same data source and defined the same way.
• Ensure that the type and format of each variable is consistent with the data source.
• Define the units of measurement of each variable.
• Other duties as assigned

Statistical Analysis (30%)

• Provides technical support on health commodity supply chain logistics database and the analytic capabilities of these data.
• Collaborates with officials within and outside of the agency.
• Represents the organization on data collection and analysis matters at meetings or at other agencies.
• Develops and implements sample and instrument designs for surveys collecting data related to commodity supply chain logistics.
• Develops statistical analyses to produce unbiased estimates and estimates of variances from complex sample designs.
• Plans, designs, implements and manages the statistical analysis program of that involves routine impact studies of SCMS-Haiti Operations defined in the work plan and PMP and PWS measures.   

Coordination of LMIS Technical Assistance to networks and sites (40%)

• Discusses with site managers and network logistics advisors to propose solutions to the problems observed in the LMIS data processing and data collection forms to coordinate proper follow up with the M&E coordinators to improve the source, the quality of data.
• Designs and ensures implementation of an information distribution system guaranteeing a feedback return to sites.
• Designs procedures for quality control of data collected by site staff 
• Coordinates with the M&E coordinators regular field visits based on the validation plan defined by the M & E Advisor.
• Coordinates the technical assistance provided by the M&E coordinators to networks and sites for interpreting, handling and use of the tool Dispensation Electronics
• Ensures with the M&E coordinators proper interpretation, manipulation and use of Electronic Dispensation tools by the sites.
• Drafts recommendations to the M & E Advisor for site performance monitoring.
• Attends data validation and results analysis workshops.

Qualifications

• University degree in statistics, public health, economics, or equivalent;
• Minimum two years of experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation of projects;
• Proven experience in sampling, collecting,computing,and analyzing statistical data; and applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency,dispersion,skewness,sampling error,simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
• Minimum three years of experience in the field of processing and analyzing data;
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Also knowledge of SPSS, STATA or SAS required but Excel and STATA preferred.
• Strong ability to plan,organize,supervise, monitor, analyze and communicate;
• Demonstrated skills in technical assistance and capacity building ;
• Excellent oral and written knowledge of French, English. Haitian Creole would be a plus;
• Autonomy, team spirit, strong sense of responsibility, performance and ethics;
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with the demands of deadlines.

Background Information

The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) is implementing the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for USAID as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. SCMS strengthens or establishes secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains capable of meeting the care and treatment needs of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. In coordination with in-country and international partners, we assist programs to enhance their supply-chain capacity; ensure that accurate supply-chain information is collected, shared, and used; and provide quality, affordable, health care products to those who need them. The project presently has field offices in sixteen countries that provide significant technical assistance to supply chain organizations in strengthening their capacity to manage national supply chains for medicines and laboratory equipment and consumables essential to strengthening public health systems. Effective management of medical and pharmaceutical wastes is a key priority within the SCMS project and is likewise central to successful public health systems.

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Only pre selected candidates will be contacted.

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Business Development Manager

Grade: J

Job ID: 13-7209

Location: KE-Nairobi

# of Positions : 1

Center/Office: BRD - General

Project/Program : None Specified

Application Due Date : 2014-01-31

Overall Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager plays a key role in all aspects of new business acquisition at MSH Kenya through working with the MSH Kenya Leadership Team (KLT) and project staff to position MSH to win new business. This includes scanning the environment, capturing, documenting and sharing with the KLT new business opportunities that exist within the Government of Kenya, development partners and private sector environments. S/he will regularly assess the competitiveness of MSH Kenya to win new business in Kenya and prepare MSH Kenya documentation such as capability statements that support new business development. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and compilation of the annual and multi-year business development strategies and plans that leverage MSH capabilities to identify and win new business opportunities;
• Identify and prioritize new business opportunities for MSH Kenya and market MSH capabilities to diverse clients;
• Identify potential partners, prepare and negotiate teaming agreements for joint effort and collaboration on new business;
• Liaise with MSH home office in collaboration with the KLT to identify and access support for new business development;
• Prepare MSH Kenya new business development forecast, plans, budgets and monitoring indicators for new business for incorporation into the MSH Kenya annual operational plans;
• Prepare and monitor proposal development calendars and provide direct support to technical teams and talent acquisition personnel to write proposals to ensure timeliness and quality; and
• Lead teams to write winning technical proposals in MSH Kenya areas of focus.

Qualifications

Master’s degree with significant experience in public health, health care management, international development or public policy, or equivalent experience in business development. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of seven years’ experience in managing the development of technical proposals to funding agencies in Kenya and active in international development, preferably in international health.  S/he should have had at least two years management experience.

The preferred candidate should have significant work experience in identifying funding opportunities, negotiating and developing new business with major donors, such as USAID, DFID, Global Fund, AusAID and large foundations. The candidate is required to have demonstrated experience with management of winning bids. Experience in writing proposals is a must.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to manage proposal processes and team relationships. S/he should demonstrate good judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, work with minimal supervision under tight timelines and be able to work with cross-cultural teams.

In addition, the candidate should have significant organizational and leadership experience with proof of managing complex proposal processes that led to success. Excellent research, data analysis/synthesis and presentation skills are required. A writing test, as well as submission of writing samples will be required. At least five years of prior experience living and working in a developing country strongly preferred.

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.

Notes

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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