Expertise for Local Fund Agent Tanzania and Zanzibar (multiple positions)
About the project
Africa Label Group Inc, a leading international development consulting firm established in various regions and countries in Africa seeks professionals in order to propose its services to The Global Fund in Tanzania and Zanzibar. The Team will be composed of national and international experts. Various roles are needed. The assignment will be conducted on a part time basis for a duration of 12 months. The purpose of the intervention is to provide best value to the Global Fund, when both technical and cost factors are combined.
Key experts roles
Role |
Professional Experience | Qualifications | Language Competencies |
| Team Leader (TL) | 10 years of management experience, preferably in the health, social or financial sector, with
(i) strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment; (ii) an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to project management in developing countries; (iii) strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; and (iv) strong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents. |
A Graduate Degree, or a degree followed by membership in an industry-recognised professional body (e.g. ACCA, CPA etc), in:
· Public Health; · Finance/Accounting; · Public Administration; · Business Administration; · Social Science; or · other relevant discipline. |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Finance Professional (FP) | A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in a financial role, preferably with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience related to:
(i) financial accounting, with the ability to review and analyse accounting transactions; (ii) reviewing and negotiating budgets; (iii) financial management systems, with the ability to review and assess internal controls and financial processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement; (iv) review of financial statements (including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets and cash reconciliation statements); and (v) review and interpretation of audit reports. |
It is preferable to have an internationally recognised professional finance or accounting qualification – e.g. Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant Certification, Chartered Financial Analyst or Fédération des Experts-Comptables Européens etc.
• In the absence of a professionally recognised qualification a Graduate Degree/second level degree in Finance/Accounting with appropriate experience would be considered along with other factors; |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Expert for Health Products | 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 recognised standards; and (vi) good writing and analytical skills. |
Required
A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) in: · Public Health; · Pharmacy; · Medicine; or · other related discipline.
Desirable · Professional training in procurement and supply management (PSM) of health products, logistics and/or public health. |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Programmatic/ Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert | A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the health sector, notably in monitoring and evaluating health programs in developing countries, and with the following expertise:
(i) ability to interpret performance results of health programs and analyse the implications of such results in the country context; (ii) strong understanding of public health monitoring and evaluation systems; (iii) a thorough knowledge of epidemiology and programmatic interventions related to at least one of the three diseases (HIV, TB, or malaria); (iv) understanding of the dimensions of health service quality and familiarity with reviewing and interpreting national service delivery guidelines; (v) strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; and (vi) strong professional oral communication and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents. |
A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) in:
· Public Health; · Medicine; · Epidemiology; or · other relevant discipline. |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
Additional Experts roles
Role |
Professional Experience | Qualifications | Language Competencies |
| Procurement (Non- Health) Expert | A minimum of 5 years relevant experience of procurement in developing countries, and with the following expertise:
(i) procurement at a senior level for large projects in either the public or private sector involving procurement of goods and services; (ii) procurement and contract management using World Bank / multilateral funding agency or internationally recognised guidelines; (iii) review of purchasing/procurements systems to establish that best practices are followed resulting in delivery of best prices; (iv) assessing the source of supplies, price trends and quality of materials and equipment; (v) procurement planning and preparing bidding documents/request for proposals; and (vi) good computer skills are essential as are good writing and presentation skills. |
Professional qualification and/or training in purchasing and logistics.
Professional membership such as CIPS or other recognised professional body. A University Degree in: · Finance/Accounting; · Business Administration; or · related discipline with significant experience in procurement audit. |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Supply Chain Expert | A minimum of 12 years of experience of leading practice Supply Chain principles and their contextual appropriateness; including:
(i) experience of supply chain systems, stakeholders and networks in developing countries, especially Africa. This should include senior operational Supply Chain experience – for example with a private sector 3PL and 4PL organization, a functional role within an international industrial corporation, or within a leading consulting organization. (ii) Proven project and program management expertise gained in implementing change and leading Supply Chain techniques in similar situations. (iii) Proven success working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, requiring decision making abilities with limited information available and under tight deadlines. (iv) Strong experience of implementing and managing contracts for large technical assistance providers, Public Private Partnership (PPP)-type arrangements, outsourcing or 3PL/4PLs.
Desirable
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Required
A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) directly related to Supply Chain Management Desirable · Formal training in Supply Chain Management or membership of a recognized professional supply chain organization, e.g., CILT · Project Management Certification (PMI Accreditation preferred or Price2 with relevant experience) |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Laboratory Expert | A minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in laboratory services and the management of diagnostic products, including:
(i) Experience with international agencies on strengthening laboratory services and/or diagnostic product/equipment matters (ii) Experience with and strong understanding of the diagnostic platforms used for the management of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria programmes in limited resource settings (iii) Proven expertise in working with and understanding Quality Assurance (QA) systems, the selection of laboratory diagnostics and the implementation of diagnostic programs especially in resource limited settings. (iv) Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain good practices for diagnostic products. (v) Good understanding of the WHO prequalification program and the work of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) (vi) Experience in preparing policy documents and technical guidelines. |
Required
Advanced University Degree in medical biology or pharmacy |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Biomedical Engineering Expert (Oxygen) | A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing or advising ideally on the financing, design, specifications, sourcing and procurement, installation/assembly/ commissioning, storage and distribution, maintenance and use of equipment (and systems) used for treating patients, particularly in LMIC countries with:
(i) experience/expertise in design and specification of medical oxygen equipment and systems in the public and/or private health sector; (ii) experience/expertise in oxygen storage and distribution systems; (iii) experience/expertise in installation, assembly and commissioning of oxygen equipment to PSA plants, with required infrastructure needs, maintenance and servicing; (iv) a good understanding of the global and/or regional oxygen ecosystem, applicable national and international laws and recognized quality standards; and (v) good writing and analytical skills. The below expertise/expertise would be very advantageous: (vi) experience/expertise in the sourcing and procurement of all oxygen-delivery systems (PSA plants, ancillary devices and equipment) including regulations and tendering process; (vii) experience/expertise in advising on financing of oxygen systems, incl. total cost of ownership. |
Required
A Bachelor’s degree essential, recognized by relevant accreditation institutions, in: · Biomedical engineering, · Electrical engineering, or · Mechanical engineering A graduate degree (MSc. equivalent) preferred, which can be compensated by additional four years of professional experience.
Desirable · Oxygen industry experience highly preferred · Professional training in various medical oxygen plant design, procurement, installation/assembly and maintenance. · Experience in overall system design and delivery of medical oxygen services in hospital. |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Biomedical Engineering Expert (Biomed Equipment) | A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing or advising ideally on the financing, design, specifications, sourcing and procurement, installation/assembly/ commissioning, storage and distribution, maintenance and use of biomedical equipment used for treating patients, particularly in LMIC countries with:
(i) experience/expertise in design and specification of biomedical equipment in the public and/or private health sector; (ii) experience/expertise in installation, assembly and commissioning of biomedical equipment, with required infrastructure needs, maintenance and servicing; (iii) a good understanding of the global and/or regional biomedical equipment ecosystem, applicable national and international laws and recognized quality standards; and (iv) good writing and analytical skills. The below expertise/expertise would be very advantageous: (v) experience/expertise in the sourcing and procurement of all biomedical equipment (incl. ancillary devices) including regulations and tendering process; (vi) experience/expertise in advising on financing of biomedical equipment, incl. total cost of ownership. |
Required A Bachelor’s degree essential, recognized by relevant accreditation institutions, in: · Biomedical engineering, · Electrical engineering, or · Mechanical engineering A graduate degree (MSc. equivalent) preferred, which can be compensated by additional four years of professional experience. Desirable · Biomedical industry experience highly preferred · Professional training in various biomedical equipment design, procurement, installation/assembly and maintenance. · Experience in overall biomedical equipment design and delivery of medical oxygen services in hospital |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
| Civil Engineering Expert (Infrastructure Construction) | A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing or advising ideally on the design, specifications, contracting, construction and commissioning, and maintenance, particularly in LMIC countries with:
The below expertise/expertise would be very advantageous: Healthcare infrastructure, ideally hospitals, labs, oxygen plant, waste management, etc. |
Required
A Bachelor’s degree essential, recognized by relevant accreditation institutions, in: · Civil engineering, or · Structural engineering A graduate degree (MSc. equivalent) preferred, which can be compensated by additional four years of professional experience. Desirable · Healthcare construction industry experience highly preferred · Experience in various healthcare infrastructure (hospitals, labs, oxygen plant, waste management, etc.) design, procurement, installation/assembly and maintenance · Required professional trainings |
Must have good written and spoken English and, preferably, a good working knowledge of the official language(s) spoken in the country or countries in which the individual has been assigned to work. |
Application:
Send updated CV, indicated the role for which you are applying to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected], no later than August 22, 2021.
