Senior Technical Advisor - Pharmaceutical (PMIS/PV) Management Information Systems & Pharmacovigilance
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Senior Technical Advisor – PV/PMIS provides technical assistance to the MOH, JFDA and other relevant entities under the MOH to build capacity and strengthen the pharmacovigilance system and support pharmaceutical management information system.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Support 50%
Support Medicines, Technologies and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) and the MOH in assessing the PV capacity of JFDA, identifying priority gaps and determining most feasible options to address these gaps.
Support MTaPS to select and adopt technical strategies and frameworks for designing, planning, and implementing strategies and interventions necessary for strengthening pharmacovigilance and pharmaceutical management information systems in Jordan
Oversee the implementation of technical assistance activities for PV & pharmaceutical management information systems in Jordan ensuring that products and deliverables meet quality standards and clearly contribute to the overall MTaPS goals.
With support from HO based technical team, work with the MOH and JFDA to strengthen the pharmacovigilance functions of the JFDA including supporting the establishment of active surveillance for newly introduced medicines and vaccines
Support JFDA to promote reporting and analysis of adverse events, from the use of medicines and related health products, including COVID-19 products
Support MOH and JFDA to review and strengthen pharmaceutical management information system, its processes and tools, including regulatory information especially related to PV
Provide technical leadership for the development and implementation of appropriate strategies and guidelines for the strengthening of pharmaceutical information systems including regulatory information within JFDA and also regional and health facilities level
Work with HO technical team and other MTaPS technical teams in the country to maintain the functioning of and facilitate the upgrading/updating of MTaPS-supported tools and systems including integration and interoperability with the existing national systems
Prepare and give technical presentations on key project activities and achievements as needed.
Coordination 20%
Work closely with the MTaPS Jordan Management Team and the Finance and Administration Manager to develop and monitor appropriate/adequate budgets to support relevant technical activities.
Report regularly to the Country Program Director on progress/results achieved in technical work plans and barriers encountered, and resolve any challenges faced.
Represent the program at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies and participate in various working groups as required, including making technical presentations on key activities and achievements of assigned areas as needed.
Maintain close liaison and coordination with senior officials in the MOH, jFDA and regional offices and other key stakeholders e.g. WHO, UNICEF, USAID implementing partners, to ensure technical assistance activities are carried out with their active participation for building ownership.
Work closely with other MTaPS team members to ensure technical work plans are being implemented in a timely and technically sound manner, and productively leverage collaboration with key government and other stakeholders and partners.
Capacity Building 20%
Contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of capacity building activities related to PV and pharmaceutical information system for JFDA and MOH to be included in the MTaPS Jordan workplan.
As required, participate in the planning and delivery of broader capacity building programs aimed at national pharmaceutical system strengthening.
Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Monitoring and Evaluation 10%
In coordination with other team members in the country and home office, contribute to the development of country project M&E plan, and support the collection and validation of relevant data to report project indicators.
Contribute to the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned, including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required: Advanced Degree in pharmacy, medicine, pharmacology, health management, public health or related field with other relevant disciplines and hands on experience in public health programs especially related to health, medicine management and patient safety and/or pharmaceutical information system.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a public health or health related field.
Experience:
Required:
At least 7 years of relevant experience in the areas of pharmaceuticals management, pharmacovigilance, patient safety, regulatory system strengthening or health technologies management, preferably with international donors and organizations such as USAID, Global Fund, UN agencies-WHO, UNICEF and World Bank.
Preferred:
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing regulatory and/or pharmacovigilance systems strengthening interventions obtained from working with national regulatory authority, national pharmacovigilance centers, or from the pharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated experience in implementing or supporting regulatory information system or health information system and coordination in low- and middle-income countries desired.
Knowledge of international regulatory and pharmacovigilance guidelines (e.g., WHO, USFDA, ISO, etc.)
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory systems including health systems of low and middle-income countries preferably Jordan and other middle eastern countries
Advance knowledge and understanding of pharmacovigilance concept, principles and strategies including managing adverse reactions data
In-depth understanding of design, planning and functionalities of e-health related tools and also integration issues between tools desired.
Significant experience in providing technical assistance on management information systems and implementing information manual and electronic tools to strengthen health/pharmaceutical systems desired.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
Experience and ability working with senior government officials.
Experience with USAID and other donor agencies desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.
English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading
Competencies
Functional competencies: Highly motivated, resourceful, results driven and persistent. Ability to think strategically, gather and analyse information in order to make appropriate decisions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Core MSH competencies: adaptability, communication, problem solving, creativity and innovation, timeliness of work, quality of work and team relationships, resource utilization.
Sound judgment, self-motivated, strong initiative
Physical demands :
Ability to travel in-country to support technical activities.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to the US as needed.
Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10lbs., ETC.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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