Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Fund and supply agency (EPSA) would like to hire qualified candidates in Supply Chain Senior Advisor position.

Scope of work

• Work in the Implementation PSTP II major initiatives as Head of Project Implementation Office
• Local and Manage EPSA’s System Strengthening Projects emanating from the PSTP II
• Develop Business Cases,Plans,Project Charters and concept Notes of Major Activities that will strength the supply chain system.
• Monitor and Follow up each project grant utilizations and write report for relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and collaborate with partners and donors to mobilize funds for the initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and M and E Frameworks to track the progress of each project.
• Coordinate and manage the teams and functional units working with and under the project implementation office in various scopes
• Develop Risk Analysis and Risk Registrar for the Projects and proactively communicate with supervisor
• Develop Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly report on the progress update of projects.
• Makes sure each project is finalized and a project closing report is written.
• Closely work with Delivery Unit to coordinate major activities and they are implemented by project office or by the Functional Units (Directorate).
• Allow EPSA to adapt project plans by identifying different opportunities and risks.
• Develop system or tools to schedule, follow up, and report on different initiatives undertaken by EPSA, and provide visibility forDirectors, Deputy Director Generals and the Director General.
• Manage the information flow from the project to the directors and vice versa.
• Advice the directors on issues that will impact the successful completion of the different projects.
• Coordinate various Directorates in implementation of Each Project.
• Any other works and deliverables requested by the supervisor.

Term of period 12 months with possible extension

Educational Background

Essential

• Experience in managing projects in systems strengthening and processes transformation.
• At least 10 year experience in the health sector supply chain or program delivery out of which 5 must be in Leadership and Management position.
• Experience in monitoring, Reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is asset.
• Experience in project and team management and sills development.
• Experience in working in the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply chain arena.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent command of the Amharic and English language.

Desirable

• Previous experience in development and Implementation of the previous PSTP is highly advantageous.
• Experience in the delivery of projects that specifically relate to system transformation.
• Ethiopian national, with good understanding of Ethiopian health sector id preferred.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.