Project Manager for Strengthening of the Cold Chain for the Extended Programme on Immunization

Background

Montrose (www.montroseafrica.com) is an international development project management and consultancy company working in Africa and Asia. We are specialized in the sectors of health, education, enterprise and water and sanitation. We provide technical advisory services as well as comprehensive project design, implementation and monitoring services. Our clients include bilateral and multilateral organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other development stakeholders. A growing focus of Montrose’s portfolio of work is supporting the extractive industries in the design, implementation and monitoring of their social performance programmes.

As part of a new project, Montrose is currently seeking to recruit a Project Manager to support the strengthening of vaccine cold chain systems in Equatorial Guinea.

Key responsibilities • Be responsible for the in-country management of the EPI cold chain project • With support from the Cold Chain Technical Advisor, carry out an initial review of the vaccine management system • Provide regular support supervision visits to the five cold chambers located at referral hospitals on the mainland (4) and Bioko Island (1). • With support from the Cold Chain Technical Advisor, carry out training workshops for the cold chain chamber technicians • Review and provide support to the referral hospitals in ensuring vaccines are distributed from the cold chambers to district hospitals and health centres on a timely basis • Support the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare properly budget and plan for the management and maintenance of the cold chambers once the project ends • Liaise closely with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, WHO and UNICEF and ensure the project’s activities are in line with Ministry’s needs and are closely coordinated with other partners’ activities and initiatives. • Management of the national Deputy Cold Chamber Manager and driver. • Provide weekly update reports to Montrose and prepare monthly reports for the client • Be responsible for in-country financial management of the project and provide weekly and monthly financial reports to Montrose • Ensure the project is fully compliant with Montrose’s and the client’s HSSE and Ethical Conduct policies and procedures

The Cold Chain project office will be based in Evinayong, Centro Sur Province, Equatorial Guinea where Montrose has an existing office.

The Project Manager must be fluent in Spanish and English.

This is a 12 month position, starting in March 2012.

Requirements • Minimum post graduate qualification in public health or supply management or related field • Background in supply chain management of health commodities • Experience in training and support supervision • Some experience in vaccine management and/or immunisation programmes an asset • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience • Relevant experience working in remote environments in developing countries • Excellent communication (written and oral) skills required • Flexibility, adaptability, ability to work independently • Fluency in Spanish and English essential

How to apply:

Application procedure

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how they are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and three referees (with telephone and email contacts). Applications should be emailed to hreg@montroseafrica.com by Monday 13 February 2012.