Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Senior Pharmacist : Basel and Africa

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and teaching and training.

The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project management, training and applied research work in international health. We are contracted by the Global Fund to provide Local Fund Agent (LFA) services and are seeking applications for the following positions:

Two Senior Pharmacists:
1 position covering African Countries based in Africa
1 position covering Latin America Countries based in Switzerland

Tasks:

• Assess systems (national or principal recipient) for the management of health and non-health products (procurement, storage, distribution and information systems, etc);
• Review consistency of procurement and supply management plan, work plan and budget and performance targets;
• Review of quantification and specifications of pharmaceuticals and health and non-health products and equipment to be procured;
• Review a sample of tenders for the procurement health and non-health products for consistency with Global Fund procurement policies and principles;
• Review information entered in The Global Fund’s online reporting system;
• Regular site visits to cross check information reported by Principal Recipients.

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

• Formal qualification in pharmacy or a health related field (Master degree level) required. A postgraduate training in public health or a MBA is an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience required in managing or advising on the procurement, distribution and supply of health products, particularly in developing countries with expertise in:
i) supply and demand issues in the implementation of public health programs
(ii) experience in assessing policies, systems and structures in the public and/or private health sector that are relevant for managing effective and efficient access to pharmaceuticals and other health products, particularly for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria and focusing on identifying relevant strengths and weaknesses and on developing action oriented recommendations;
(iii) strong understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria market dynamics and existing global supply challenges as well as international health-products procurement and supply management processes, applicable national and international laws and recognized standards;
(iv) experience in quantification and forecasting of health products needs in public health programs.
• Excellent command of English and French (writing and speaking) required for the African position
• Excellent command of English and Spanish (writing and speaking) required for the Latin America position
• Good writing and analytical skills in English
• Knowledge of Global Fund procedures and requirements is an asset
• Availability to travel on a regular basis

How to apply:

If you are interested, please address your application mentioning on email subject for which position you are applying, in English with CV (maximum 3 pages) and names of 3 referees to Nina Reinau (Human Resources) with copy to Odile Pham-Tan (Head of Unit), by e-mail at: nina.reinau@unibas.ch with copy toodile.phamtan@unibas.ch .

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.