Technical Officer

Technical Officer

Chemonics International seeks a Technical Officer (based in Hanoi, Vietnam) to support the Global Health Supply Chain Program - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. The purpose of the GHSC-PSM project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USG-funded public health initiatives around the world.

In Vietnam, the project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In supporting USG-funded global health activities, GHSC-PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.

In close coordination with quantification and procurement team, the Technical Officer will support in providing technical assistance for relevant government authorities, including the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), National Centralized Drug Procurement  Center (NCDPC) at the Ministry of Health (MOH), and Vietnam Social Security (VSS), in quantification, procurement and supply management activities related to HIV/AIDS commodities procured by Social Health Insurance (SHI) fund.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • In conjunction with Health System Strengthening Manager and other technical staffs, will assist to implement technical assistance activities in the approved workplan.
  • Work closely with technical teams to support government partners in technical assistance on matters related to quantification, procurement and supply chain management of health commodities, and others requested by donors and government partners.
  • Be active in following up with related partners on technical assistance activities to ensure deliverable timeline and quality.
  • Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual;
  • Produce and/or provide inputs on annual workplan, routine and ad-hoc reports requested by Health System Strengthening Manager and project management team;
  • Support the achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance;
  • Maintain effective working relationship with donor, government partners and other stakeholders;
  • Assist with other duties, as requested

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in pharmacy or health sciences
  • At least three years of experience working in health sector.
  • Preferably experience with USAID or donor funded projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
  • Fluency in Vietnamese and advanced English required.

Location of Assignment

This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Supervision

The Technical Officer will report directly to the Health System Strengthening Manager.

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to [email protected] by May 03rd, 2018, Hanoi time.

Please include "Technical Officer” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Chemonics International
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Thu, 2018-05-03