Country: Liberia
Closing date: 24 Sep 2016
MSH seeks candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded epidemic preparedness and infectious disease management program in Liberia. The project will work to building the capacity of health care workers, improving national capacity for disease management, refurbishment of hospital facilities, and establishment of an infectious disease clinical care facility.
The Finance, Administration and Procurement Officer provides accounting, administrative and procurement support to the project and ensures that all activities are conducted in accordance with MSH policies and procedures. S/he will ensure that financial, administrative and procurement transactions are accurately authorized, documented and recorded. S/he is responsible for facilitating staff advances, travel requests, and procurement requests. S/he is responsible for producing financial and administrative reports and ensures that systems are in accordance with MSH and USAID policies and procedures. S/he ensures procurement of goods and services in compliance with MSH procurements policies and procedures. S/he collects proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations. S/he maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.
The Finance, Administration and Procurement Officer safeguards the assets of MSH against fraud, loss or damage. S/he ensures that all accounting and financial and administrative records are made in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and MSH policies and regulations.
This position is contingent upon project award and funding. The program is anticipated to be funded and start in October of 2016.
Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
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