Job Description
Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
G and PS – Other
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
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PwC Tanzania invites applications from qualified candidates for the position below: –
Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Expert for Health Products
As a Procurement and Supply Management Professional, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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;
- Experience/expertise in the procurement of health products including regulations and tendering process;
- Experience/expertise in supply chain/logistics management systems;
- Experience in quantification and forecasting of health product needs in public health programs;
- 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;
- Proven project and program management expertise gained in implementing change and leading Supply Chain techniques in similar situations;
- Proven success working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, requiring decision making abilities with limited information available and under tight deadlines;
- Good writing and analytical skills.
Required qualifications
- A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) in Public Health, Pharmacy, Medicine or other related discipline.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in managing or advising on the procurement, supply and use of health products, particularly in developing countries.
Desirable skills and attributes
The successful candidates will possess the following:
- Professional training in procurement and supply management (PSM) of health products, logistics and/or public health.
- Several years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
- Knowledge and experience of the Pharmaceutical Sector and understanding of pharmaceutical Supply Chains in developing countries.
- Knowledge and experience of public health with relationships with some Global Fund high impact countries.
- Membership of a recognized professional organization.
- Must have good written and spoken English and Swahili languages.
- Must be physically based in the United Republic of Tanzania.
If you are keen to grow your career your own way and to discover how a career with PwC will benefit you, find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.co.tz and apply online. Your career path will be unique, diverse, and exceptional as we give you the best opportunities to excel and shine.
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Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
March 12, 2023
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