3 Positions at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 7 May 2021)

3 Positions at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 7 May 2021)

Project Director to USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Project at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 7 May 2021)

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd seeks to recruit a Project Director for USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply (TRMS) Project.

Background

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd is a state owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda.

The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future needs and manage increasing complexity.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in partnership with Rwanda Medical Supply looks to procure and provide health commodities for USAID/Rwanda’s health program, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health through the TRMS (Transforming the Rwanda Medical Supply Chain) Project. The aim of TRMS is to address operational inefficiencies in Rwanda’s supply chain system such as lengthy procurement processes, poor inventory management and high end user mark-up.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of; Project Director for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Purpose

The Project Director will work closely with RMS management and USAID/Rwanda to ensure successful implementation of this project. S/He will be responsible for all aspects of the project including planning and budget management implementation. S/he will provide leadership and oversight of the TRMS project. S/He will also serve as the primary contact to USAID/Rwanda.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of all project related activities and deliverables.
• Primary point of contact to USAID on the TRMS activity related matters.
• Leads and oversees the implementation of all the project’s activities with the aim of achieving the project goals and objectives.
• Provides overall technical, administrative and financial oversight of the project.
• Supervises the four Key Personnel and liaises closely with RMS leadership
• Provides change management advice to the RMS Ltd management particularly in the application of results-based human resources management and cash flow management.
• Maintains effective communication with the project staff, the MOH and its stakeholders, public, private, and FBO/NGO sector and other USG cooperating agencies and programs.
• Serves as the RMS liaison with USAID Third Party Monitoring partner.
• Report directly to the RMS Ltd Deputy CEO
• S/he will align reports in accordance to RMS Ltd procedures and guidelines

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain or medical logistics related field. S/he expertise in global supply chain management, procurement of health commodities
• Minimum ten years of experience in management, international development including or public health with at least seven years of executive experience as Project Director and/or Deputy Director for development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams across different capacities
• Demonstrate ability to work and collaborate with different stakeholders including with senior government officials and external donors
• Knowledge of the Rwanda country context (preferred)
• Ability to ensure successful transition with change management and change organization mindset.
• Strong Leadership and motivational ability
• Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make appropriate decisions
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis, and reporting

Level of Effort and Location:

This is a contract based position and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel throughout the country

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health Insurance

How to apply

Interested persons should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@rmsltd.rw, include; “Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) Project Director” the subject heading of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted, no later than Friday, May 7th, 2021.

Procurement and Logistics Manager to USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Project at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 7 May 2021)

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd seeks to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Manager for USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply (TRMS) Project.

Background

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd is a state owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda.

The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future needs and manage increasing complexity.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in partnership with Rwanda Medical Supply looks to procure and provide health commodities for USAID/Rwanda’s health program, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health through the TRMS (Transforming the Rwanda Medical Supply Chain) Project. The aim of TRMS is to address operational inefficiencies in Rwanda’s supply chain system such as lengthy procurement processes, poor inventory management and high end user mark-up.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of; Procurement and Logistics Manager for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Purpose

The Procurement & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of procuring of goods and services for the TRMS project while adhering to USAID and RMS procurement rules and regulations. S/he will also coordinate and ensure provision of logistical and administrative support for all project activities throughout Rwanda. The procurement and Logistics Manager will serve as the main point of contact for procurement issues related to this project.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure competitive procurement of safe and efficacious health commodities procured under this contract
• Review and validate procurement and inventory processes and documentation
• Ensure that requisition order notifications and commodity reception notifications and reports are complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Assist with operational planning for physical inventory and inspections
• Provide training and capacity building to RMS personnel in procurement and commodity logistics management
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to sound practices of fairness and transparency
• Report directly to the Head of Procurement and Quantification department RMS Ltd.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in procurement and supply chain with a minimum of seven years working experience in the pharmaceutical field. A CIPS certification is an added advantage.
• Experienced professional in the area of health commodities procurement at global, regional or national levels,
• Skilled in commodity supply planning, shipment and freight forwarding services,
• Demonstrated ability to maintain contingency plans and product risk management,
• Demonstrated ability to analyze the global health commodities marketing systems and project possible scenarios that will affect procurement and product availabilities,
• Skilled in supplier relationship management and performance management,
• Knowledgeable in health programs supply chains and factors affecting procurement and global market, and
• Familiarity with global industry standard procurement processes and requirements.
• Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make appropriate decisions
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis, and reporting

Level of Effort and Location:

This is a contract based position and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel throughout the country

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health Insurance

How to apply

Interested persons should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@rmsltd.rw, include; “Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) Procurement and Logistics manager” the subject heading of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted, no later than Friday, May 7th, 2021.

Project Director to USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Project at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 7 May 2021)

SCOPE OF WORK

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd seeks to recruit a Project Director for USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply (TRMS) Project.

Background

Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd is a state owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda.

The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable, and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future needs and manage increasing complexity.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in partnership with Rwanda Medical Supply looks to procure and provide health commodities for USAID/Rwanda’s health program, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Family Planning, and Maternal & Child Health through the TRMS (Transforming the Rwanda Medical Supply Chain) Project. The aim of TRMS is to address operational inefficiencies in Rwanda’s supply chain system such as lengthy procurement processes, poor inventory management and high end user mark-up.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of; Project Director for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Purpose

The Project Director will work closely with RMS management and USAID/Rwanda to ensure successful implementation of this project. S/He will be responsible for all aspects of the project including planning and budget management implementation. S/he will provide leadership and oversight of the TRMS project. S/He will also serve as the primary contact to USAID/Rwanda.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of all project related activities and deliverables.
• Primary point of contact to USAID on the TRMS activity related matters.
• Leads and oversees the implementation of all the project’s activities with the aim of achieving the project goals and objectives.
• Provides overall technical, administrative and financial oversight of the project.
• Supervises the four Key Personnel and liaises closely with RMS leadership
• Provides change management advice to the RMS Ltd management particularly in the application of results-based human resources management and cash flow management.
• Maintains effective communication with the project staff, the MOH and its stakeholders, public, private, and FBO/NGO sector and other USG cooperating agencies and programs.
• Serves as the RMS liaison with USAID Third Party Monitoring partner.
• Report directly to the RMS Ltd Deputy CEO
• S/he will align reports in accordance to RMS Ltd procedures and guidelines

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain or medical logistics related field. S/he expertise in global supply chain management, procurement of health commodities
• Minimum ten years of experience in management, international development including or public health with at least seven years of executive experience as Project Director and/or Deputy Director for development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams across different capacities
• Demonstrate ability to work and collaborate with different stakeholders including with senior government officials and external donors
• Knowledge of the Rwanda country context (preferred)
• Ability to ensure successful transition with change management and change organization mindset.
• Strong Leadership and motivational ability
• Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make appropriate decisions
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis, and reporting

Level of Effort and Location:

This is a contract based position and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel throughout the country

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health Insurance

How to apply

Interested persons should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@rmsltd.rw, include; “Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) Project Director” the subject heading of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted, no later than Friday, May 7th, 2021.