senior Technical advisorManagement Sciences for Health

Overall Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) provides technical assistance for the design and implementation of interventions to strengthen pharmaceutical management systems in MTaPS Philippines. The STA provides guidance to the technical staff assigned to specific activities to ensure that the work is of the highest quality. The STA works closely with other Technical Advisors to identify opportunities to use new and existing tools and to coordinate technical work.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required:
Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to supply chain management required
Preferred:
Physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification will be a plus.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Required:
Seven plus years of relevant experience in international public health particularly in the implementation of pharmaceutical systems and supply chain in developing countries.
Experience in one or more of reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and TB prevention, care, and treatment will be an added advantage
Preferred:
Significant relevant experience in pharmaceutical systems development and strengthening in developing country context, including demonstrated expertise in key Pharmaceutical Management technical areas including quantification, procurement, storage and distribution, transportation, LMIS, pharmaceutical services, pharmacovigilance, regulatory system strengthening, governance and organizational systems for pharmaceutical management.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
Knowledge and experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the public health programming in the Philippines, including program design, implementation and evaluation with experience in providing or supporting pharmaceutical care at health facilities
CORE JOB COMPETENCIES:
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.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Team Relationships, Resource Utilization;
Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Approachability and Developing direct reports and others;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with multi-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups and Collaborating Agencies;
Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
Track record of, and strong commitment to, transparency and collaboration as demonstrated by sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
Budgeting and Cost Management Skills;
Behavioral Competencies:
Ethics and Values,
Integrity and Trust,
Listening to others;
Motivating others;
Collegiality
Travel requirements: Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and permitted for around 15-20% of time.
Note: Only Filipino National are eligible to apply
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
Management Sciences for Health

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time