Genesis Health is recruiting the LEAP Local project, Senior TB Supply Chain Management Advisor to provide technical guidance, strategic direction, and evidence for improved and effective TB program with uninterrupted and seamless supply of quality assured TB pharmaceuticals, lab supplies and commodities. S/He will provide state-of-the-art technical support to the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) in proper forecasting, quantification, procurement and supply of TB pharmaceuticals, lab supplies and program commodities as per the priorities reflected in the latest National TBLLD Strategic Plan (NSP), USAID and TB funding request priorities. S/He will provide national and sub-national levels on highest standard pharmaceuticals supply management (PSM) system and guidelines. With the guidance and direction of NTP manager, S/he will coordinate and collaborate with technical agencies of the health ministry including Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Services (EPSS), other implementing partners, USAID implementing partners, WHO and other donors. The expected outcome of this technical assistance will be to build the MOH/NTP’s and EPSS’s capacity to run a highly effective program with modern and effective PSM systems in place.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the NTP in timely and accurate forecasting, quantification, procurement and supply planning of TB pharmaceuticals, TB lab supplies and commodities.

• Provide technical oversight and support to the NTP develop annual plans for TB program pharmaceuticals and commodities forecasting quantification and supply planning.
• Provide technical guidance to NTP, EPSS, MOH PMED team and partners in the conduct of annual and periodic TB pharmaceuticals, lab supplies and commodities forecasting, quantification and procurement order.
• Provide technical guidance support in quarterly supply planning exercises.
• Strategic advice to NTP in procurement decisions through analytic information

Technical Support in end-to-end tracking of all procurements initiated by the TBLLD program using standardized tracking and management tool.

• Technical leadership support to the NTP in preparation/updating standardized procurement tracking tool/system.
• Provide analytic support to the NTP in the end-to-end tracking of all procurements initiated for timely decision making.
• Build the capacity of NTP, MOH PMED team and EPSS in standardized tracking system for procurements of TB pharmaceuticals, lab supplies and other program commodities.
• Produce periodic analytic report to NTP and USAID on TB pharmaceuticals and supplies procurement status.

Strategic and technical leadership support in communication with GDF and other suppliers of TB supplies serving as POC for TB program.

• Support the NTP in communicating with GDF and other supply agencies functioning as POC for TB supplies.
• Establish regular forum with GDF Ethiopia POCs for seamless procurement and supply of TB commodities procured through GDF.
• Engage with GDF in mobilizing GDF Technical assistance support to the country as required.

Capacity development of NTP staffs and other relevant MOH units in TB PSM cycles and use of latest TB PSM tools for accurate forecasting, quantification, procurement and supply of TB pharmaceuticals, lab supplies and commodities.

• Develop capacity development plan and provide technical leadership in capacity building of NTP staffs, MOH PMED team, EPSS and partners working on TB PSM on latest TB PSM tools and anticipated changes in PSM system.
• Provide embedded mentorship support on latest TB PSM tools, PSM dashboard analysis and other relevant latest PSM tools/guidelines.
• Engage NTP staffs, PMED team, EPSS staffs and partners working on TB PSM in global update webinars, symposium, and capacity building activities.

Strategic leadership and embedded technical support for effective program coordination, program management, partnership and enhanced communication capability development focused on TB PSM processes.

• Technical oversight support to NTP in TB PSM coordination forum, meetings, and activities
• Support the NTP in standardized documentation and communication strategies for TB PSM related activities including production of quarterly information notes on TB PSM status.
• Support the NTP in oversight and supervision of TB PSM to sub-national structures (RHBs, EPSS branches, Health facilities).
• Technical leadership and support to NTP in periodic TB PSM review meetings, sessions, and technical working group sessions.

Competence-based programmatic mentorship for national and sub-national TB program officers/coordinators on essentials of effective TB PSM capability.

• Hands on mentorship support on TB PSM for national and sub-national TB program staffs
• Periodic supervisory visits to sub-national structures on TB PSM area
• NTP Capability development program for NTP on use of latest PSM tools (QuanTB, others)

Strategic leadership in Laboratory supply chain optimization

• Engage in different lab supply coordination platform.
• Provide strategic input and devise plan of action by monitoring progress its implementations.

Requirements

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy or Public Health or Supply Chain Management System or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of TB PSM and GF related experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in provision of strategic and technical guidance to NTPs on global strategies, policies, and guidelines.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and review of national TB strategic plans including external program reviews.
• Experience and knowledge of Global Fund systems, GF PSM processes including development of concepts, implementation, and review of Global Fund plans.
• Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and advise all aspects of supply chain management and TB PSM processes at national and regional level.
• In depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the TB PSM processes, working with global supply agencies such as GDF.
• Up-to-date knowledge of WHO and national policies on all aspects of TB program management, latest PSM tools and guidelines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in TB PSM, international policy, evidence development and TB control strategies
• Experience working with the key stakeholders in TB programs, preferably the national stakeholders and international donors.
• In depth knowledge of the Ethiopian health system and National TB program including the gaps, performance barriers and successes.
• Ability to work independently under stressful conditions and ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as determined by NTP and USAID.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Should have the legal right to work in Ethiopia as an Ethiopian citizen.