Consultants for Assessments of Procurement and Supply Management Systems of Health Commodities

Consultants for Health and Development (CHD) is an international advisory agency, specializing in public health and development. CHD is based in The Netherlands. It offers services to governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and international organizations, and financing agencies such as the development banks and the European Union. CHD has a passion for the development and delivery of effective health care to disadvantaged and poor populations, and for actively fighting major human epidemics, such as AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. For further information on CHD, please visit http://www.chd-consultants.nl/

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (the ‘Global Fund') is one of CHD's key clients. CHD holds responsibilities for the assessment and monitoring of procurement and supply management (PSM) systems in over 60 countries, through a collaborative agreement with one of Global Fund's Local Fund Agents. As the Global Fund has grown exponentially in recent years, so has CHD's PSM related work. For information on the Global Fund, please visit http://www.theglobalfund.org/

To accommodate this increased demand, CHD is looking for:

Experts for Short-Term Consultancy Assignments

Procurement and Supply Management of Health Commodities

CHD wishes to contract short-term consultancy services for the assessment and monitoring of systems to procure and supply health commodities (drugs, diagnostics, lab materials, etc). Services relate to the full cycle of selection, quantification, procurement, quality assurance, storage, distribution, inventory management, management information systems, and rational use of commodities.

Responsibilities:

Experts will assess and monitor PSM systems, aiming at ensuring best practice and risk minimization. They will work under the supervision of CHD's senior PSM experts. Activities are generally carried out through 1-2 weeks lasting country visits, and through desk reviews of PSM plans and related documentation. Requests often come at short notice, while the Global Fund expects swift responses.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates have an advanced university degree in pharmacy, health or related areas, and several years of experience in international procurement and supply chain management. Training in pharmaceutical procurement, international tendering, pharmaceutical supply chain management and/or project management are desirable, as is experience in the management and implementation of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and/or Tuberculosis control programmes in developing countries.

Requirements:

CHD experts have a strong commitment to health and development, and a special interest in issues related to public health. They have an open mind-set, flexible attitudes, and an entrepreneurial approach. Strong interpersonal skills are indispensable, as are strong self-management skills and an ability to deliver in a timely fashion. They express themselves clearly and concisely, especially in written form.

Languages:

Excellent verbal and written knowledge of English is a key requirement. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish, and knowledge of other languages (in particular Russian and Arabic) will count as an asset.

What we offer:

CHD will agree on a daily fee for defined assignments. The fee will be paid on a ‘per day worked' basis, once services have been satisfactorily performed according to a contract with terms of reference.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent by email to office@chd-consultants.nl . Please include the following: 

 

• Curriculum Vitae
• Short letter of presentation (½ - 1 page), describing your abilities to meet the essential requirements in this notice.
• Names and contact details of minimally 2 references
• Your daily fee expectations

 

Applications can be received any time, but preferrably as soon as possible, as current needs are high.