Technical Specialist, Supply Chain

FHI 360 Vietnam is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve in the role of Technical Specialist, Supply Chain based in our office in Hanoi.

Main responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Specialist will provide subject matter expertise to support the GOV to develop and implement policies/mechanisms that address key procurement challenges for HIV and TB commodities. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening the government of Vietnam's capacity in supply chain management and procurement. These activities may include supporting the Ministry of Health to enable market openness for HIV and TB commodities; supporting the government to develop and implement policies/mechanisms that address key procurement challenges; develop and implement an annual HIV/AIDS and TB commodities procurement and supply plans, and a long-term HIV/AIDS and TB commodities supply chain strategy.
• Manage the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening the supply chain management capabilities in ARV and TB medicines procured using SHI fund at all levels following the updated procurement related policies and procedures.
• Ensure supply chain management activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project and government of Vietnam activities
• Support the development of in-country capacity for procurement and supply chain management
• Contribute to the documentation and reporting of technical strategies, activities and results
• Implement activities in a way that is harmonized with project objectives to ensure complementary and efficient implementation
• Contribute to the timely production of quality deliverables, such as quarterly and annual reports, work plans, budgets, technical reports, and publications
• Collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation of cross-cutting activities
• Coordinate with international and local subcontractors, working with regional and technical staff to ensure that all activities and outputs are technically sound and appropriate

Experience and abilities for the position:

• Masters Degree (minimum) in Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant fields
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with health financing system development and strengthening, including central level coordination and systems integration
• Proven experience working with the Government of Vietnam and Ministry of Health strongly desired
• Knowledge of Social Health Insurance (SHI) issues and key stakeholders in Vietnam, including experience with MOH and VSS highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government counterparts and coordinate various actors such as different Ministry of Health units, Vietnam Social Security other ministries and government agencies, donors and NGOs
• Proven professional knowledge of MS Office applications and appropriate organizational skills
• Fluent in Vietnamese with excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel as necessary.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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