UNDP Jobs - 49129- International Consultant for Training in Forecasti

International Consultant for Training in Forecasting and Quantification of GFATM (Drugs & Lab Consumables)

Location :

Khartoum, SUDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

31-Aug-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP is key partner to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) and is the UN agency assuming the role of Principal Recipient for Global Fund grants in Sudan. In the role of Principal Recipient, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programme management of the Global Fund grants as well as procurement of pharmaceutical, non-health items and required services. In all areas of implementation, UNDP provides capacity development services to relevant institutions, sub-recipients and implementing partners.

The Central Medical Supplies Corporation (CMS) and federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in collaboration with GFATM and UNDP has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the supply chain management system for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria commodities in an attempt to match the country’s scale-up of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria services at the different levels.

According to the Ministerial decree in 2011, CMS becomes responsible about the national supply chain system and coordinator of all supply chain system components including storage, distribution, reporting, forecasting and quantification, and quality assurance. Additionally, the decree called for supply chain systems integration to get the benefit of the facilities and capabilities that CMS obtained at central level and states medical supply funds at state levels.

As part of its responsibilities as the PR, UNDP is currently coordinating all procurement management related activities. Furthermore UNDP is responsible for the procurement of health items and their delivery to Sudan. UNDP, through GFATM resources, has been working with the CMS to support the country’s supply chain system for the three programmes for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. The three vertical programmes (SNAP, NMCP and NTLP) are currently the end-beneficiaries of GFATM support, while UNDP is responsible of financially management, monitoring programme implementation, auditing and monitoring the utilization of the funds. UNDP works in coordination with CMS- PSM Unit is to coordinate forecasting, reporting, storage and deliveries for the three programs, in order to increase the efficiency and minimize the risk of wastage and of products being out of stock.

Forecasting and quantification of the GFATM pharmaceuticals and lab consumables is key role in supporting the patient of the three diseases and saving the resource with low risk of treatment interruption or over stock, and it’s so important that the national technical working group NTWG to be trained in the updated technique and tools in this activity, this consultancy is to support the NTWG by training the members from CMS and National program on such tools and techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose:

The purpose of this consultancy is to build the capacity of the Supply Chain National technical working group in Forecasting and Quantification for pharmaceutical commodities utilizing Quantmed and Pipeline for HIV and Quant Tb software for TB commodities, in addition to quantification of lab consumables.

Specific objectives:

All participant acquired knowledge related to forecasting and quantification of GF commodities;
All participants learned best approach and methodologies to conduct forecasting and quantification;
All participants understand to use the tools quantimed, pipeline and quant TB for forecasting and quantification;
All participants acquire the required knowledge, skills and tools that enable them to forecast and quantify for lab consumables for the HIV,TB and Malaria.

Expected deliverables:

The applicant is required to deliver Two trainings workshops as follow:

First training:

Facilitation of Training for 10 days for the 15 Members of the NTWG in forecasting and quantification principles utilizing quantmed and pipeline for HIV and quantTB for TB.

Submission of detailed Training report including pre-post test results, attendance sheets, major findings and bottle necks with recommendation for solutions.

Second training:

Facilitation of Training for 3 days the 10 Members of the NTWG Training workshop in forecasting and quantification of lab consumables.

Submission of detailed Training report including pre-post test results, attendance sheets, major findings and bottle necks with recommendation for solutions. The report should also include F&Q guidelines for lab consumables, SOPs.

Competencies

Functional competencies:

Excellent communication, inter-personal and facilitation skills;
Ability to work in context of diversity;
Creativity in conducting training sessions;
Skillful in managing participative training, facilitating focus group discussion and leading team work.

Corporate competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Post graduate degree in Pharmacy, Public health, or procurement and supply management;
Certified in forecasting and quantification tools namely quantmed & pipeline for HIV and/or quant TB for TB.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and supply chain management including 3 years of relevant experience in Forecasting & Quantification training in pharmaceutical supply chain capacity building institute;
Professional knowledge on Forecasting & Quantification principles, Tools and methods;
Past experience in facilitating trainings in forecasting and quantification utilizingtools as quantmed & pipeline for HIV and/or quant TB for TB;
Past experience in facilitating trainings in forecasting and quantification for lab consumables;
Previous similar training experience in Sudan or similar context is an asset.

Language:

Fluency in English is mandatory.