Procurement and Supply Management Expert National position based in Cameroon

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To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for candidates with:

- Formal qualification in pharmacy or a health related field (Master degree level) required. A postgraduate training in PSM of health products, logistics and/or public health, or a MBA is an asset.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in managing or advising on the procurement, supply and use of health products, particularly in developing countries with 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 as well as vaccines;
• the procurement of health products including regulations and tendering process;
• supply chain/logistics management systems and related information systems;
• quantification and forecasting of health product needs in public health programs;
• a good understanding of AIDS, TB, malaria, vaccines market dynamics and existing global supply challenges as well as international health products and vaccines procurement and supply management practices, applicable national and international laws and recognised standards
• strong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents; strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials; experience in proposal writing is an asset
• Excellent command of English AND French (speaking & writing) BOTH required, another language (Spanish or Portuguese) is an asset