Consultant for the development of SOPs for the use of anti-tuberculosis drugs in MSH Inc. / SAFEMed

International organizationManagement Sciences for Health (MSH),supported by USAIDimplements in Ukraine the project "Safe, affordable and effective medicines for Ukrainians" (SAFEMed). /span>, looking forA consultant on the development of anti-tuberculosis drugs.

SAFEMed will support the improvement of medical knowledge and skills primary care workers regarding the handling of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs. 

For this activity, SAFEMed proposes to conduct an in-depth analysis to assess the current level of involvement of primary care providers in the management and use of TB drugs. This analysis will focus on identifying gaps in providers' knowledge, processes and practices, as well as exploring legislative gaps that may affect effective TB care. Based on the results of the analysis, the consultant will develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for primary care medical workers. These SOPs should detail the supply chain of drugs to the patient - from the moment of receipt of drugs at the regional level directly to the dispensing of these drugs to patients, which will ensure the improvement of medical care for TB patients in the future. The main duties of the consultant:

The main purpose of the consultant is the development of SOPs for primary care medical workers regarding use of anti-tuberculosis drugs. 

The main duties of a consultant:

• Analysis of current involvement: conducting research to assess the current role of primary care providers in the management/management of TB drugs, including the extent and sequence of their involvement in the treatment of TB patients; identifying gaps in knowledge, processes and practices; as well as involvement in the process of analyzing potential gaps in legislation that may affect effective treatment of tuberculosis. 
• Develop SOPs: create clear and practical SOPs for handling TB drugs, including their transportation and delivery, storage, write-off, disposal, control over the availability of the necessary amount of such drugs, etc., as well as ensuring their compliance with national health care standards, Ukrainian lawthe process of European integration, taking into account the need to eliminate existing gaps. 
• Present SOPs to SAFEMed and CGZ: present the developed SOPs to representatives of SAFEMed and CGZ, and finalize them, in case of comments and observations from the involved parties.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in health care, health system management, biomedical engineering, law and/or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Desirable:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health programs or public health system reform.

- At least 5 years of experience in healthcare system management, with an emphasis on developing standard operating rooms procedures,

- Experience in providing technical assistance for public health programs/projects, 

- Experience in managing and providing medical care with anti-tuberculosis drugs, 

- Experience working with national health care institutions, preferably those responsible for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.