Job Openings at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior Technical Advisor, Health Economics & Financing

Job Code: R3397
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities of the Position

• The STA will support MSH-led health financing projects and be responsible for increasing worldwide knowledge and understanding of MSH’s health financing work publications in journals; presentations to donors, stakeholders, and other development partners; and at conferences.
• The incumbent will also be expected to identify other project opportunities with health financing elements and participate in developing new business development proposals.

More Specifically
Technical Assistance and Expertise 70% LOE:

• Provide technical oversight on current and future projects and technical activities related to Health Financing for current MSH project.   

External representation 15% LOE:

• Ensure strong representation of MSH Health Financing activities to local, regional and global partners – including USAID, governments, and other donors. Strengthen collaboration with these partners to advance MSH’s global mission.
• Establish and manage relationships with partner organizations. This will include prime and subcontractors.
• Partner and build strong relationships with thought leaders and engage new audiences in the area of practice.
• Represent MSH at industry conferences and workshops as appropriate and as funding permits.

Business Development 15% LOE:

• Use network and connections to identify and build relationships with strategic partners and funders on practice priorities.
• Support the development of  strategic plans for growing the business portfolio for MSH in Health Financing.
• Provide critical strategic guidance and insight into pre-positioning for practice area bids as needed.
• Work in coordination with BD Unit to track funding opportunities.  Lead and/or participate in pitching ideas to donors and funders on practice area topics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key players among US government and non-US government donors and partners.
• As a technical leader, participate in new business development efforts and act as a reviewer of proposals.
• Work in close coordination when needed with MSH’s Business Development (BD) BD Unit reviewing bid opportunities, determining the opportunities that MSH should pursue in the practice area.
• Partner with MSH’s BD in scanning both the market and potential competitors.

Qualification
What do you need to apply?

• MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices. The successful candidate for this role will be driven by passion for achieving the operational excellence required to achieve MSH's mission. 

Required Education:

• Master's Degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or other related field.
• Advanced graduate degree (Masters level or above); formal training in health financing, health economics, health systems strengthening, health technology assessment, public health, health services research, policy analysis, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related discipline preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in leading health sector projects and activities in low-resource settings with an emphasis on managing and coordinating economic evaluations and analytical assessments.  
• Significant and successful experience in providing technical assistance in the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of health finance policies and programs at the country level.
• Demonstrated success in leading successful proposals to donors, especially USAID, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, or the World Bank.
• Extensive experience in providing capacity-building training in LMICs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative analysis skills and a track record of leading technical activities in the field of Health Financing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of publications in the field of health economics in established peer-viewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated familiarity with USAID, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, other donor and country-level policy and strategy orientations in relation to the practice area.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building competencies in both developed and developing country settings coupled with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English required, working professional knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese language preferred.
• Proven skills in working and collaborating with donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated management experience.
• Fully aligned with MSH mission and values.

Competencies:

• Energetic, forward-thinking, independent, creative person with intellectual depth and high ethical standards.
• A collaborative leadership approach that contributes to a positive team environment, and builds strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
• Excellent ability to build personal networks at all levels, resulting in securing new opportunities and strategic growth for the organization in relation to the practice area.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative with intellectual flexibility and depth and strong ethical reasoning.
• High-level capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environments and fragile states.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams towards a shared vision.

Physical Demands:

• Up to 25% travel (domestic and international) may be required.

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2.) Compliance Officer I

Job Code: R3095
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• The Compliance Officer will conduct verification of internal controls and compliance of all financial and operational functions in the GF-Malaria Project, Nigeria.
• The position holder will verify that all staff are well versed in donor and MSH policies and procedures, and are adhering to such standards.
• S/he will identify gaps in existing internal control systems, and provide recommendations to strengthen them; will identify gaps in knowledge and skills; will provide recommendations for training.
• In coordination with the Senior Compliance Officer, s/he will develop a plan and evaluation tools, and then carry out independent appraisals and verifications of the effectiveness of MSH and donor policies, procedures and standards, and (country) law, by which MSH (country/project) financial resources are managed.
• S/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguarding of assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all MSH Nigeria GF-Malaria Project financial and operational activities are in compliance with Nigeria law (tax laws, labor laws and government pension agency laws), donor rules and regulations, and MSH policies and standards.
• Develops an annual customized compliance monitoring plan, including evaluation tools, standards, ethical considerations, and schedule to evaluate all country/project functions, including remote staff/office locations, and to visit sites needing attention and further verifications.
• Develops compliance framework for the MSH Nigeria/GF-Malaria office; including compliance checklists for the various business processes, transaction classes, country laws governing NGO operations, and specific donor requirements.
• Periodically reviews and updates the compliance monitoring checklist and other tools to stay current with MSH procedures and policies.
• Examines the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance within MSH Nigeria/GF-Malaria policy framework and identifies gaps in procedures and controls systems and provides recommendations to the Country/Project Leadership Team for strengthening them.
• Tests internal controls, targeting high risk areas, including Procurement Workshops, Vehicle usage, Inventory control and Cash advance management, Payroll and Fleet Management.
• Documents internal control weaknesses and compliance deviations and their impact, and makes recommendations to address these weaknesses.
• Identifies gaps in knowledge and skills and provides recommendations for training.
• May be requested to provide training directly to staff.
• Stays abreast of laws, directives, and current trends in the local legal and NGO environment.
• Provides risk assessment for financial and operational landscape. Identify high risk, high probability events, and provide recommended mitigation plan. Provide ad-hoc risk assessments for specific scenarios by request.
• Provide ad-hoc advice, helping staff to achieve the goal of establishing sound risk management and internal control systems; offer practical advice on how best to comply with financial policy and donor guidelines.
• Prepares detailed reports of each compliance review and other task assignments, with prioritized findings and recommendations.
• Presents final reports to the MSH Nigeria/GF-Malaria Country Leadership Team after review and approval from Supervisor.
• When necessary, collaborates with internal and external audit on investigations of whistleblower cases, suspected fraud, mismanagement, loss of assets, etc.
• Follows-up on recommendations from the internal and external auditors to ensure the recommendations have been implemented and adhered to. Assists the Project Management and Finance/Operations Lead in providing response to ad hoc requests from auditors.
• Conduct 100% review of project vouchers and documents monthly and provide immediate recommendations were necessary to address weaknesses and correct errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management or related area.
• Advanced degree preferred
• Professional certification in Accounting, Internal Audit, and Fraud Examination
• 6 years + of experience in compliance, risk management or audit required.
• Professional proficiency in English required
• Perspective, Dealing with ambiguity, Organizational Agility, Political Savvy and Strategic Agility
• Functional/Technical skills, Client Focus, Managing through systems, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Information Sharing, Process Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making
• Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Written Communication
• Extensive familiarity of Global Fund and US government grant rules and regulations and/or other donor rules and regulations (E.U, USAID, CDC, DFID) required.
• Experience in international development programs preferred.
• Excellent planning, management, and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skill.
• Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Resource Utilization
• Travel requirements: Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Up to 50% domestic travel.
• Physical Demands: Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10lbs., e.t.c.

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Note: Interested applicants substantiated as the subject of an investigation for misconduct (exploitation, abuse or harassment) are not eligible to apply

3.)Supply Chain Management Systems Specialist

Job Number: R3291
Job Location: Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• The objective of the SCMS specialist position is to provide technical leadership that will ensure the reliable availability of diagnostics ( RDT), Anti-malarial, Insecticides Treated Nets (ITN), and other public health commodities, care, and support as well as other consumables at designated health facilities in each focus state supported by the Global fund project, in close coordination with the supply chain management systems Senior Technical Manager Supply Chain Management.
• Build and strengthen the capacities of both LGAs and State Logistics Management Coordinating Units (LMCUs), and support same to facilitate and improve data collection, validation, and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of all SCMS activities implemented under the GF project in the designated focus state
• Member of the state project management team that is responsible for overall project implementation and performance at the field level.
• Provide TA to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) to ensure the institutionalization of an efficient and effective inventory management system at designated partner health facilities and the State central medical warehouse
• Provide guidance to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) on Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs) real-time monitoring, documentation and reporting (monthly and quarterly)
• Provide technical assistance (TA) to a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) to streamline the process for requesting malaria commodities/medical supplies by the partner health facilities and order the same from state medical stores.
• Work closely with Chemonics to ensure tracking of commodities distribution from the central medical warehouse to facilities and provide feedback to the central office.
• Support LMCUs (LGAs and State) to present at TWG meetings ADRs reported and State Stock status report from facilities.
• Work closely with LCMUs (state and LGAs) to ensure that malaria commodities in the medical warehouse have appropriate accountability through real-time documentation of all transactions.
• Report monthly/bi-monthly state medical warehouse and facility-level stock position
• Working closely with the Senior Technical Manager SCMS to coach and mentor service providers and state government partners to strengthen the SCMS capacity at the state level and in each partner health facility.
• Provide TA to the state government and partner health facilities to ensure the effective reverse logistics and safe disposal of expiries across the supported sites in the state, in line with national and global fund waste drive policy.
• Liaise and network with relevant GF SRs partners, state government, and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities, and promotion of shared advocacy agenda for SCMS at the state level.
• Utilizing adapted tools, build the capacity of relevant health facility staff (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/laboratory scientists) on forecasting, inventory management, and reporting.
• Working closely with the Senior Technical Manager SCM, provide TA to the state logistics technical working group (TWG)/ LMCUs to ensure the implementation of a harmonized logistic management system and framework
• Participate at state-level PSM Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings hosted by the same or other international agencies as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor (Senior Technical Manager SCMS)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Post-graduate degree in public health or an MBA is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years of field-level experience with malaria programs and public health commodities supported by bilateral agencies such as GF, USAID/CDC, and other funders particularly those related to supply chain management both at facilities and state level.
• Applicants should attach a copy of their most recent annual license to practice as Pharmacists to their resume.
• Working knowledge of health commodities SCM at health facilities and state level. Ability to demonstrate skills in components of Pharmaceutical Care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English Excellent organizational skills
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body-Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Have an excellent grasp of SCMS issues and current literature on SCMS in a developing country context Have an excellent understanding of comprehensive malarial programming, including program design, implementation, and evaluation
• A thorough understanding of state-level supply chain operations particularly the LMCU functions
• Have an excellent grasp of SCMS issues and current literature on SCMS in a developing country context Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
• Strong working competency in computer applications to carry out management and data analysis as may be required
• Must possess the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.

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