Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Specific Responsibilities
• In coordination with project senior management and member state points of contact,
• oversees and leads the implementation of country-based activities defined in approved member state microplans.
• Manages local processes and activities to ensure the project is adding value and contributing high quality technical support.
• Engages stakeholders in assigned countries to understand user requirements for the regional, pharmacovigilance reporting platform.
• Supports creative problem solving at the country level to identify activities to improve safety surveillance data reporting and investigation.
• Travels to countries to oversee implementation and engage member state representatives.
• Manages a team of local consultants and ensures each consultant appropriately documenting activities and collecting necessary administrative data.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree (highly preferred) in health informatics, data analytics, pharmacovigilance, vaccinology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing informatics or public health programs in East or Southern Africa
• Previous experience with project and organizational representation to the Ministry of Health at national/regional/local levels is required.
• Self-starter who will thrive through exemplifying ownership and initiative against complex and challenging delivery schedules
• Excellent technical writing, quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent skills computer skills with fluency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive
• English fluency required. Additional competencies in French, Portuguese, Swahili or Amharic desired.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal instruction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to productively communicate remotely Location and Term
• This is a remote position with extensive travel required. The initial contract will be for a 1year term.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the Data Systems Support Manager, who will review and approve time records.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with references to careers@akros.com  with "Application: SLL Country Manager" as the email's subject


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