Posted on 16/02/10
Employer Name: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
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Company: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Job Title: Program Associate
Job Location: Kigali
Deadline date: February 26, 2010
Job Description:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a leading international organization dedicated to closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. By helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money and information, MSH saves lives and improves health.
MSH Rwanda is looking for 2 candidates to fill for the position of Program Associate.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Center for Pharmaceutical Management
Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS) Program
Title: Program Associate, Rwanda
Band: 5
Reports to: Senior Program Associate, Rwanda
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Overall Responsibilities:
The Program Associate works under the supervision of SPS Senior Program Associate. She/he provides assistance to other senior staff members, in planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring project activities. The Program Associate assists in strengthening the capacity of MOH institutions and hospitals in terms of rational drug use and Pharmacovigilance, and pharmacy and laboratory staff in terms of pharmaceutical and commodity management at district and service delivery.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide assistance to facilitate the implementation of activities at the facility and community levels related to Community Case Management for Child survival, Pharmacovigilance and drug safety and Rational Drug Use, such as development or adaptation of tools, guidelines and Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs);
2. Assist the technical staff in supporting target referral and district hospitals to implement quality service indicators and intervention through Drug and Therapeutics Committees or any other entity in the Ministry of Health (MOH);
3. Assist the technical staff in supporting the relevant staff at target service delivery facilities to improve good dispensing practices at the dispensing window, antimicrobial resistance containment and the rational use of HIV/AIDS medicines and related commodities, antimalarial and other delivery programs;
4. Assist in organizing and coordinating training programs focused on the Rational Drug use and Pharmacovigilance that will require interaction and coordination with various partners or organizations. Facilitate work of external consultants’ as required;
5. Assist in conception of public awareness messages focused on the Rational Medicine Use;
6. Assist with the monitoring of project activities, including collecting and analyzing data related to key indicators established within the Management of Information System (MIS), identifying and reporting problems, implementing solutions in coordination with other members of staff, and writing activity reports;
7. Other duties as required;
Qualifications:
1. Graduate degree in a health related field required (medical background or pharmacy) or a combination of education and relevant experience;
2. Resident working experience of a minimum of 2 years in Rwanda in the health sector, preferably with or in hospital settings;
3. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
4. Knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting;
5. Strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point;
6. Fluent in both French and English, and ability to work in those languages;
7. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently;
8. Willingness to travel extensively 75% of time work on the field inside Rwanda;
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 US Armed Forces.
Note: There are no relocation allowances for this position.
Apply for this Job:
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, CV, Certified copy/s of diplomas to:
Attn: Senior Technical Advisor/ Team Leader
for Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems
Management Sciences for Health
Avenue de La Paix, 185, Kiyovu (opposite CHUK, ex BCDI building), P.O Box 371 Kigali Rwanda
Deadline for submission is February 26th, 2010 at 12.00 AM
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Program Associate
