Chemonics
/ Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project whose primary objective is to
establish and operate a reliable and sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain
management system including forecasting, procurement, warehousing and
distribution of quality assured HIV/AIDS related commodities.

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Director of Technical Coordination will
manage and coordinate the day-to-day work of the technical team members
responsible for forecasting and quantification, procurement, supply chain
logistics, field operations and the electronic Supply Chain Management (eSCM)
system.

The Director of Technical Coordination will also be responsible for supporting the implementation of
Chemonics/Kenya Pharma project by performing the following tasks:

a) Assist the Chief of Party in overall project
implementation, contract management, program planning and budgeting, and
liaising with US Government and other collaborating partners.

b) Oversee the development of standard operating
procedures, technical guidance documents, project best practices, locally
proven approaches and other project innovations.

c) Development of annual workplans, new activity
implementation plans, quarterly and annual project reports, and other project
reports as required.

d) Manage, oversee and coordinate the Kenya Pharma
technical team to prioritize, plan and implement project activities.

e) Oversee procurement processes and ensure timely
release of RFPs and evaluation of pharmaceutical procurements and liaises with
USAID for necessary approvals.

f) Manage the performance of subcontractors to
ensure compliance with contract specifications, Chemonics, GoK and USAID rules
and regulations.

g) Oversee the implementation ISO 9001:2008 in the
technical team operations.

Qualifications:

a) Masters degree in public health, or a related
field preferred;

b) 10 years experience in project implementation,
experience in managing operations of a supply chain management, health project
or organization preferred;

c) Demonstrated leadership, management ability and
effectiveness in team-oriented work environments;

d) Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual
and reporting requirements;

e) Demonstrated ability to work in a professional
and cordial manner with implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant
NGOs and government agencies;

f) Ability to work independently, to accept and
discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet
deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

How to apply:

Send your CV and cover letter with three professional referees to recruit@kenyapharma.org not later
than November 6th, 2011.

Please include position title in the subject line of the email.


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