Job Description
USP was recently awarded the Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+), a USAID-funded global program designed to sustainably strengthen medical product quality assurance systems in low-and-middle income countries.
PQM+ is currently in the process of starting up activities in Mali and is seeking a Bamako-based consultant to provide in-country oversight of the day-to-day project implementation by working with LNS, DPM, USAID and other stakeholder.
S/he will work under the guidance of the program manager for West Africa and in coordination with technical staff at USP headquarters in Rockville, MD.
The period of performance for this consultancy will begin on 01 December and run through September 30, 2024.

Scope of Work:

· Provide in-country oversight of the day-to-day project implementation by working with LNS, DPM, USAID and other stakeholders.
· Participate in direct implementation of PMS activities
· Represent USP in all PMS TWG meetings
· Assist in finalizing PMS protocols
· Facilitate sampling and screening of PMS samples
· Monitor testing of PMS samples to ensure is it conducted as per project timelines
· Provide on-ground logistics support to plan workshops, meetings, training etc such as PMS dissemination workshop and QC/QMS training sessions.
· Support USP technical experts in the execution of activities under the project while in Mali.
· Attend all training sessions for LNS and DPM personnel
· Attend monthly USAID meetings and submit meeting report
· Attend all meetings and workshops organized under the project.
· Provide periodic updates to the program manager on LNS, DPM activities and assignments.
· Facilitate all logistics arrangements for USP project staff and international technical experts when in-country.
· Other assignments requested by the program director/deputy director/manager.

Deliverables:

· Monthly activity-based report to USP project manager
· Minutes and sign-in sheet of meetings attended on behalf of the project
· Trip reports of within country and out of country technical support travels (if applicable)

Minimum Requirements

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical/life science or related field.

Experience:

· Prior USAID experience in global health programming and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred

· At least 5 years professional experience working in a Quality Control laboratory either within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company or a medicines regulatory authority.
· At least 2 years’ experience in project management support/coordination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work independently and to effectively liaise with relevant parties, including government and non-government stakeholders.
· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail
· Must be proficient in English and French and possess excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
· Must have basic project management skills.
· Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet.
· Firm knowledge of the operations of drug regulatory authorities and national quality control laboratories.
· Understand the basics of monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
· High level of integrity and commitment to quality.
· Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to write lucid technical and management reports in English, preferred.
· Ability to travel within Mali


Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance will begin in December and run through September 30, 2024.