National Senior Procurement and Supply Management (PSM)

National Senior Procurement and Supply Management (PSM)

based in Guinea Bissau

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and teaching and training. The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project management, training and applied research work in international health.

Your position

• Contributions to the conduct of activities related to the appraisal and performance monitoring of health sector development projects.
• Hands-on verification of the implementation of health programs with special consideration of aspects relating to financial accounting and financial administration and management.

Your profile

• Minimum Msc. Equivalent in Pharmacy, Medicine, Public Health, or other related discipline
• Professional training in procurement and supply management (PSM) of health products, logistics and/or public health.
• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing or advising on the procurement, supply and use of health products, particularly in developing countries with: (i) experience/expertise in assessing policies, systems and structures in the public and/or private health sector relevant for managing effective and efficient access to pharmaceuticals and other health products, particularly for AIDS, TB and malaria; (ii) experience/expertise in the procurement of health products including regulations and tendering process; (iii) experience/expertise in supply chain/logistics management systems; (iv) experience in quantification and forecasting of health product needs in public health programs; (v) a good understanding of AIDS, TB, malaria market dynamics and existing global supply challenges as well as international health products procurement and supply management practices, applicable national and international laws and recognized standards.
• Good writing and analytical skills.Excellent command of English and Portuguese (speaking & writing) both required, another language (French, or Spanish) is an asset
• Experience in Africa as well as knowledge of Global Fund procedures and requirements is an asset

We offer you
An initial contract of two years will be offered with possibility of renewal based on performance.

Application / Contact
In case of interest, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and covering letter including your expected salary and three (3) references in English by 07 August 2022 to email [email protected] with the heading “Application national senior PSM position in Guinea Bissau”.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview, the recruitment for the position will be finalized by end of August 2022.
For further information please consults our website:
http://www.swisstph.ch/jobs.html and http://www.swisstph.ch/swiss-centre-for-international-health.html
www.unibas.ch