[e-drug] IDA Solutions positions available

["Heather Houlihan" <hhoulihan@ida.nl>]

E-DRUG: IDA Solutions positions available
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[2 vacancies in the area of essential drugs; please note E-drug only accepts non-profit adverts. WB]

The International Dispensary Association (IDA) is the world's largest
not-for-profit supplier of essential drugs and medical supplies. IDA
works with Ministries of Health, non-governmental organizations and
public health organizations to make quality assured products available
at the lowest possible prices. 

IDA Solutions, a separate, autonomous department within IDA Foundation,
seeks to enhance access to essential medicines by improving
pharmaceutical management skills and increasing local capacity in low-
and middle-income countries. IDA Solutions (IS) works with public and
private sector partners at national and international levels.  IS has a
presence in the Netherlands as well as in South Africa and has a
portfolio of standard training and tailor made training packages.  IS
seeks a French-English bilingual Technical Officer to expand the reach
and depth of training activities in developing countries.  The Technical
Officer position is fulltime and based in Amsterdam with considerable
travel internationally.

Title of the position

Technical Officer

Reports to IDA Solutions Manager

Overall responsibility

Developing, conducting and facilitating pharmaceutical and health care
related training programmes.

Key areas of responsibility

*	Develop new training programs or modify training courses into
tailor made programs where required.
*	Conduct or assign translators to conduct translation of training
materials into French, Spanish, Portuguese and possibly Russian.
*	Evaluate training packages, including outline, text, and
handouts translated by sub contractors or written by instructors.
*	Train instructors or technical advisors to conduct training
programs or provide on the ground technical assistance.
*	Monitor instructors during lectures and exercises to evaluate
performance.
*	Seek participants for training session and liaise with
participant sponsors.
*	Oversee all details of training sessions in country, including
participant selection, aiding with travel arrangements, workshop
organization (venue selection and preparation) etc.
*	Evaluate training courses, techniques and materials to determine
effectiveness and modify training materials based upon evaluations.
*	Prepare reports and communications on training and development
matters for supervisor and client requirements.
*         Provide management with budget reports listing translation
costs, training costs, such as instructor, course fees, venue and
equipment costs, to justify expenditures. 
*	Build training as a product and generate regular income.

 
Qualifications

*	At least 5 years of practical field experience in pharmaceutical
supply chain management in developing countries.
*	Fluency in oral and written English and French, knowledge of
additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese or Russian a plus.
*	Experience in training, coordinating and facilitating training
activities.
*	Ability to seek and secure clients or participants for training
sessions.
*	Experience in HIV/AIDS treatment and care an added advantage.
*	Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple
tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team-oriented
environment.
*	Self driven with a high sense of quality, efficiency and meeting
tight deadlines.
*	Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
*	Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of time as required.
*	Strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and
Microsoft Office applications including; Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Reaction:

Please send your CV and cover letter via email to: hhoulihan@ida.nl,
subject Technical Officer or to: IDA Solutions c/o Personnel Department,
PO Box 37098, 1030 AB Amsterdam, Fax: +31-20-403-1854.

Deadline for applications is 15 April 2005.  Only applicants with
eligibility to work in the European Union will be considered.

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and
experience.

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IDA Solutions

The International Dispensary Association (IDA) is the world's largest
not-for-profit supplier of essential drugs and medical supplies. IDA
works with Ministries of Health, non-governmental organizations and
public health organizations to make quality assured products available
at the lowest possible prices. 

IDA Solutions, a separate, autonomous department within IDA Foundation,
seeks to enhance access to essential medicines by improving
pharmaceutical management skills and increasing local capacity in low-
and middle-income countries. IDA Solutions (IS) works with public and
private sector partners at national and international levels.  IS has a
presence in the Netherlands as well as in South Africa.  IDA Solutions
is currently seeking a Senior Consultant that will take the lead in
building and expanding consultancy services and technical assistance to
developing countries.  The fulltime consultant will be based in
Amsterdam with considerable travel internationally.

Title of the position

Senior Consultant

Reports to IDA Solutions Manager


Overall responsibility

Conducting "solution oriented" pharmaceutical supply chain management
consultancy services aimed at building local (in-country) capacity.

Key areas of responsibility

*	Perform consultancies on components of the supply chain
including quantification of needs, procurement services,
warehousing/storage, and distribution.
*	Build consultancy services as a successful business pillar of
IS.
*	Monitor and evaluate performance of consultants assigned to
field activities.
*	Evaluate previous consultancies and advise local decision makers
and/or donors on next steps.
*	Prepare reports and communications on consultancies performed in
a standardised and customer satisfactory manner.
*	Advise management on creating and implementing new consultancy
opportunities.

Qualifications

*	At least 5 years of experience in the provision of consultancy
services in pharmaceutical supply chain management in developing
countries.
*	Experience in information technology and software packages for
pharmaceutical warehousing and logistics.
*	Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple
tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team-oriented
environment.
*	Self driven with a high sense of quality, efficiency and meeting
tight deadlines.
*	Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
*	Fluency in oral and written English and French, knowledge of
additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese or Russian a plus.
*	Experience in HIV/AIDS treatment and care an added advantage.
*	Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of time as required.
*	Strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and
Microsoft Office applications including; Word, Excel, and Power Point.
*	Ability to work independently in the field and handle travel
arrangements, organization of workshops etc if required.

Reaction:

Please send your CV and cover letter via email to: hhoulihan@ida.nl,
subject Consultant or to: IDA Solutions c/o Personnel Department, PO Box
37098, 1030 AB Amsterdam, Fax: +31-20-403-1854.

Deadline for applications is 15 April 2005.  Only applicants with
eligibility to work in the European Union will be considered.

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and
experience.