Somalia: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment Expert for Capacity Assessment of Las Anod and Erigavo Hospitals, Somaliland

Country: Somaliland

Project Holder: Ministry of Health

Project: Sool and Sanaag Health Project

Fund: Somaliland Development Fund

IFA Title: Consulting opportunity for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment Expert for Capacity Assessment of Las Anod and Erigavo Hospitals, Somaliland

IFA No.: P233

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Sool and Health Project implemented by the Ministry of Health in Somaliland. This project will re-activate these two hospitals through: 1) Capacity Development and System building 2) Rehabilitation of the Infrastructure, re-equipping and resupply of essential medicines, 3) Development of management and quality assurance systems and policies and 4) financial support (gradually reducing) to salaries, supplies and running costs for a period of one and half years in Las Anod and Erigavo Hospitals of Sool and Sanaag regions of Somaliland. The MoH intends to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a Pharmaceutical & Medical Equipment Expert to assist the Ministry in conducting a capacity assessment the two hospitals. The Pharmaceutical & Medical Equipment Expert will work in a team of four experts led by a Team Leader who is a clinical Expert. The other members of the team are a Human Resources Expert and a Financial Management Expert.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified professionals to apply for this assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

The expert will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

Qualifications and skills

· At least a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English;

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills; and

· Excellent knowledge of drug management soft wares.

General professional experience

· At least 10 years’ experience of working as pharmacists/drug and equipment management expert/logistician in health care setting or hospital or pharmaceutical industry in rural setting; and

· Experience in countries emerging out of conflict or fragile states.

Specific professional experience

· At least 7 years’ experience conducting pharmaceutical reviews, assessments in hospitals or health institutions preferably in rural areas.

· Having 2 year experience in development and management of essential drugs and equipment program for health or health care industry.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 25 June 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

This role is open to Somaliland Nationals and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply