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Chief of Party - Malawi
Chief of Party - Malawi
Position Summary
| Position Title |
Chief of Party - Malawi |
| Organization Name |
Crown Agents USA, Inc. [click name to learn more about the organization]
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| Job Category |
Other - Not Listed - |
| Global Health Area |
All Health Areas - |
| Location |
South Africa South Africa
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| Position Type |
full-time |
| Salary |
Not Disclosed |
| Experience |
5-10 Years |
| Language Requirements |
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| Desired Education Level |
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| Reports To |
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| Opening Date |
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| Date Posted Here |
Fri, 11/12/2009 - 4:30pm |
| Closing Date |
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| Job Tracking ID |
09-83 |
Position Description
Our Business
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has a core staff of over 1000 employees in more than 35 countries.
Project Background
A major international donor has an on-going program to support the health sector in a southern Africa country covering family planning, maternal child health, nutrition, malaria and HIV/AIDS. Supply chain management of public health commodities represents a key area for this donor and the recipient country. The objective of the new procurement is to build on gains made in the past as well as to solidify and grow technical capacity, collaboration, and implementation of the various actors involved in the procurement, distribution, storage, and dispensation of medical supplies. Overall, a safe, secure and consistent supply of commodities represents an essential component of public health. This southern Africa country’s supply chain for pharmaceuticals and other essential health commodities faces many challenges. The overall goal of this project is to ensure that the national populace have access to adequate quantities of affordable essential medicines and health supplies of high quality by strengthening the national supply chain for essential health commodities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee project management including HR, finance, reporting & client relations.
- Spearhead local capacity building of MoH, and Central Medical Stores (CMS) staff.
- Build & maintain constructive and strong relations with CMS and MoH officials and other international stakeholders present on the ground.
- Leverage improvements in supply chain management made by the donor and local government to identify lessons learned/best practices.
- Bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas and strategies to the long-standing challenges facing the national health commodity supply chain via implementation of innovative private sector approaches and/or new technologies.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in progressively upward management of international development projects.
- Significant experience in management of either health systems or supply chain projects.
- Significant experience in resource poor settings.
- Proven experience building consensus with international stakeholders and clients to achieve common aims on national level.
- BA in health, business, international relations or related field.
- Masters degree desirable.
- Strong knowledge of health commodities very desirable.
How to Apply
Contact Person: Recruiter
Link to organization's application form:
Other Information: Application Process:
To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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