Chemonics
Chemonics seeks a country director for the USAID Global Health and Supply Chain Program, Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Mali. The GHSC-PSM project performs three main objectives 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. This position will be based in Bamako, Mali. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including USAID, the Pharmacie Populaire du Mali, and other implementing partners
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Work closely with the USAID Mission in Mali and USAID backstops in Washington to develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders
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Develop, implement, and review appropriate staffing, technical assistance, and procurement plans that lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan
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Provide key management of project staff, overseeing office operations in adherence with policies and procedures in project management, including HR management, procurement, finance, and administration
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Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, for both in-country procurement and international commodity procurement, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems
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Report results of the projects’ work to USAID, Ministry of Health, other donors, and the home office; ensure timely submission of all deliverables
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Identify and conceptualize potential activities that respond appropriately to the current security situation and established program goals and objectives
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Closely monitor political, military, and other developments within area of responsibility on a regular basis
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Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
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Work closely with the PSM Mali team to problem solve implementation challenges
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in medicine, public health, supply chain, management or a related field required or the possession of a bachelor’s degree in the same field and an additional five years of work experience beyond the ten required above may be substituted for a graduate degree
- Minimum of ten years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems
- Minimum of five years of experience leading development projects overseas; experience working with U.S. government preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID, CDC, international, or non-governmental organization (NGO)-funded public health project in a developing country context
- Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent written and oral communication skills are required in both English and French
How to apply
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Chemonics seeks a country director for the USAID Global Health and Supply Chain Program, Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Mali. The GHSC-PSM project performs three main objectives 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. This position will be based in Bamako, Mali. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including USAID, the Pharmacie Populaire du Mali, and other implementing partners
-
Work closely with the USAID Mission in Mali and USAID backstops in Washington to develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders
-
Develop, implement, and review appropriate staffing, technical assistance, and procurement plans that lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan
-
Provide key management of project staff, overseeing office operations in adherence with policies and procedures in project management, including HR management, procurement, finance, and administration
-
Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, for both in-country procurement and international commodity procurement, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems
-
Report results of the projects’ work to USAID, Ministry of Health, other donors, and the home office; ensure timely submission of all deliverables
-
Identify and conceptualize potential activities that respond appropriately to the current security situation and established program goals and objectives
-
Closely monitor political, military, and other developments within area of responsibility on a regular basis
-
Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
-
Work closely with the PSM Mali team to problem solve implementation challenges
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in medicine, public health, supply chain, management or a related field required or the possession of a bachelor’s degree in the same field and an additional five years of work experience beyond the ten required above may be substituted for a graduate degree
- Minimum of ten years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems
- Minimum of five years of experience leading development projects overseas; experience working with U.S. government preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID, CDC, international, or non-governmental organization (NGO)-funded public health project in a developing country context
- Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent written and oral communication skills are required in both English and French
Application instructions:
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Country Director, GHSC-PSM Mali” in the subject line to [email protected] by August 31, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
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