Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary
The Blood Supply Consultant will assess the blood supply chain and transfusion practices and gaps in Luapula Province supplementing the 2022 SWOT analysis and generate focused, actionable evidence for a potential two-year PMI pilot of interventions to improve the system for the benefit of severe malaria patients. This period is inclusive of and incorporates estimated time for check-in meetings by the study team and PMI, as well as review and submission of draft and final reports. The estimated period of performance is 35 to 45 working days starting in November 2024.

Responsibilities
• Compile relevant statistics on disease burden from HMIS, MIS, and other sources.
• Review secondary data from selected facilitated in Luapala province through reviewing laboratory registers to collect data on specific use of blood by disease burden.
• Conduct physical assessments of materials.
• Conduct a desk review of relevant blood supply report from the Ministry of Health, ZNBTS, and donors to estimate the cost of resources and materials at various levels of the blood supply chain.
• Create an analysis table to develop findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to complement the previous blood supply chain SWOT assessment, with a view to inform a potential future PMI funded pilot
• Prepare a report using a re existing template.
• Present findings to PMI, ZNBTS, and NMEC.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s dress in public health, health system strengthening, health economics, or other relevant field required. Master’s degree in public health, health system strengthening, health economics, or other relevant field preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in working in developing countries in the area of public health, malaria case management or health system strengthening with a focus on Africa required.
• Experience in conducting blood supply assessments and/or field research in blood safety preferred.
• Experience working in Zambia preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills in working with government and donor organizations.
• Ability to travel to Luapula.
• Proficiency in English required.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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Project opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
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Additional Information
• Organization: 216 MSI

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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