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Jobs in Tanzania 2019: 2 New Jobs Dar es salaam at IQVIA Tanzania | January, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Animal Health Country (Operations Lead) Manager to be part of our ALPHA Programme in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Operations Lead will oversee all opeational developments on the
ALPHA Project and work closely with the distributing partners.
Reports to: Regional Director
Supervised by: Regional Director
Supervises: In-country veterinary and diagnostic teams, with direct report from the Field Veterinarian and Diagnostic Manager
Collaborates with: Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Supervised by: Regional Director
Supervises: In-country veterinary and diagnostic teams, with direct report from the Field Veterinarian and Diagnostic Manager
Collaborates with: Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Core Tasks:
• Expansion and improvement of Zoetis activities in the initiative
country to support the SSA region, through the following activities,
including, but not limited to:
- Leadership of in-country diagnostic and outreach teams to ensure that veterinary diagnostic and outreach services offered meet the business needs in-country and initiative scope
- Generation of new business opportunities through relationship development with new key stakeholders
- Supporting and improving existing client business relationships in the region, together with regional business managers
- Acting as an ambassador for the initiative, and ensuring that initiative funding is used efficiently to maximise resource allocation to benefit the local region in a sustainable manner
- Monitoring sales data and providing input for business leads sales volumes for accurate sales forecasting for the initiative duration and beyond
- Organisation of business networking events for local veterinary professionals, farmers and businesses
- Oversight and maintenance of the regional initiative budget, ensuring financial reporting in agreement initiative requirements
- Assisting the Regional Director with business activities in SSA initiative regions through knowledge transfer with other Operations Leads in the other initiative countries
- Collaboration with the Surveillance and Evaluation Unit to ensure continuity between epidemiological activities with veterinary business activities
- Participate in team and/or BenAfME activities, as appropriate
- Other specific duties and responsibilities as detailed in annual Objectives, or agreed with Line Manager
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African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A.) initiative
As part of Zoetis’ business expansion activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside grant funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , development and implementation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative in Uganda, Nigeria and Ethiopia is underway with the following objectives:
• Investment in sustainable collaborative business and supply networks that will lead to a thriving animal health and related business communit
• Improved availability of Zoetis’ veterinary medicines through importation permits and product registration in selected countries to extend the number of disease interventions available to treat livestock diseases
• Adaption of Zoetis product packaging and manufacturing to ensure the requirements of smallholder farmers are met for smaller product volumes packaged in the most cost-efficient manner
• Local distribution network improvement to go the ‘last mile’ to reach the small holder community
• Improved livestock health and productivity through the reduction of animal diseases
• Development of a sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to improve the correct diagnosis of livestock production diseases affecting farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
• Provision of a full consultancy service to complement diagnostic results and recommend appropriate medicine use and biosecurity measures to maximize the effectiveness of control measures
• Supporting local veterinarians and relevant veterinary authorities in implementing livestock vaccination programs by supplying relevant high quality vaccines and technical bulletins and services
• Delivery of outreach clinics to improve medicalization of remote farming communities and to deliver relevant education to help increase profitability of small-holders and overall livestock farming.
Person Specification
*Essential Attributes
Education
• Bachelors (i.e. first) degree in a Business or Management related discipline, or relevant business management experience if suitable.
Experience
• Over 5 years’ previous team leadership experience in a managerial role
• Previous experience working in sales or a logistics-driven business
• Previous experience driving business opportunities in Africa
• Experience in the local market
Technical Ability
• Excellent leadership skills with an entrepreneurial focus
• Excellent organisational skills with diligent record-keeping
• Proven ability in generating successful new business relationships
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English), including fluency in local business languages
• Ability to multi-task and to work to demanding timelines, whilst remaining focused on strategic goals
• Demonstrated competence in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to negotiate to obtain necessary resources and technical support to address project/product needs
Circumstances
• Able to be based full-time in initiative country (Tanzania)
• Able to travel to business meetings in-country (travel time <80%), and within Africa, Europe and the US (travel time <5%)
• Full driving license
Candidates who meet the criteria, to please liase with Thapi Mokose to discuss the role further. Should you not be contacted by the HR team one month after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing veterinary diagnostic services delivered in Uganda/ Nigeria/ Ethiopia to meet in-country animal health and business needs, through the following activities, including, but not limited to:
• Development of a sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to improve the correct diagnosis of livestock production diseases affecting farmers in Africa.
• Managing daily operations throughout the laboratory to ensure highest quality analytical results in a safe and organized work environment
• Developing, maintaining and modifying short and long-term planning and services for the lab
• Supervise by planning, assigning, and approving work; rewarding/disciplining; responding to grievances; hiring/firing (or effectively recommending); preparing and signing performance evaluations/reviews of employees
• Researching, developing and performing laboratory procedures and analyses; interpreting and applying results
• Provision of training modules to internal and external teams on veterinary diagnostics through Train-the-trainer approach
• Ensuring compliance with IQVIA laboratory practice policy, local laboratory regulations, and accreditation requirements, including maintaining and updating records and systems for safety and quality standards, protocols and best practices
• Providing information, education and communication of related test results and analyses to veterinary practitioners and clients
• Participate in team and/or BenAfME activities, as appropriate
• Other specific duties and responsibilities as detailed in annual Objectives, or agreed with Line Manager
Collaborates and interacts within the Unit, and externally to:
• Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions
• Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems
• Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately
• Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects
• Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects
• Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.
As part of IQVIA’ business expansion activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside grant funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, development and implementation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative in Uganda, Nigeria and Ethiopia is underway with the following objectives:
• Investment in sustainable collaborative business and supply networks that will lead to a thriving animal health and related business community
• Improved availability of IQVIA’ veterinary medicines through importation permits and product registration in selected countries to extend the number of disease interventions available to treat livestock diseases
• Adaption of IQVIA product packaging and manufacturing to ensure the requirements of smallholder farmers are met for smaller product volumes packaged in the most cost-efficient manner
• Local distribution network improvement to go the ‘last mile’ to reach the small holder community
• Improved livestock health and productivity through the reduction of animal diseases
• Development of a sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to improve the correct diagnosis of livestock production diseases affecting farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
• Provision of a full consultancy service to complement diagnostic results and recommend appropriate medicine use and biosecurity measures to maximize the effectiveness of control measures
• Supporting local veterinarians and relevant veterinary authorities in implementing livestock vaccination programs by supplying relevant high-quality vaccines and technical bulletins and services
• Delivery of outreach clinics to improve medicalization of remote farming communities and to deliver relevant education to help increase profitability of small-holders and overall livestock farming.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, medical technology or related field
• Postgraduate education including either a Master’s degree and/or a PhD in a related business or scientific discipline
• A DVM (Preferable)
Experience
• Over 3 years’ management experience in a diagnostic laboratory, medical laboratory or research laboratory working in bacteriology, histopathology, immunology, medical technology, molecular diagnostics, necropsy, parasitology, pathology, and/or virology
• Previous technical diagnostic experience in a veterinary or medical environment
• Lead or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting
Technical Abilities
• Excellent leadership skills to manage cohesive, high-output teams
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Excellent organisational skills with diligent record-keeping
• Ability to multi-task and to work to demanding timelines, whilst remaining focused on strategic goals
• Demonstrated competence in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to negotiate to obtain necessary resources and technical support to address project/product needs
Circumstances
• Able to be based full-time in Lagos with some regional travel
• Able to travel to business meetings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the US.
Candidates who meet the criteria, to please liase with Thapi Mokose to discuss the role further.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Industry
• Hospital & Health Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Veterinary
Position: Animal Health Diagnostic Manager
IQVIA is looking for a Animal Diagnostic Manager to be part of our ALPHA Programme in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing veterinary diagnostic services delivered in Uganda/ Nigeria/ Ethiopia to meet in-country animal health and business needs, through the following activities, including, but not limited to:
• Development of a sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to improve the correct diagnosis of livestock production diseases affecting farmers in Africa.
• Managing daily operations throughout the laboratory to ensure highest quality analytical results in a safe and organized work environment
• Developing, maintaining and modifying short and long-term planning and services for the lab
• Supervise by planning, assigning, and approving work; rewarding/disciplining; responding to grievances; hiring/firing (or effectively recommending); preparing and signing performance evaluations/reviews of employees
• Researching, developing and performing laboratory procedures and analyses; interpreting and applying results
• Provision of training modules to internal and external teams on veterinary diagnostics through Train-the-trainer approach
• Ensuring compliance with IQVIA laboratory practice policy, local laboratory regulations, and accreditation requirements, including maintaining and updating records and systems for safety and quality standards, protocols and best practices
• Providing information, education and communication of related test results and analyses to veterinary practitioners and clients
• Participate in team and/or BenAfME activities, as appropriate
• Other specific duties and responsibilities as detailed in annual Objectives, or agreed with Line Manager
Collaborates and interacts within the Unit, and externally to:
• Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions
• Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems
• Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately
• Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects
• Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects
• Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.
As part of IQVIA’ business expansion activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside grant funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, development and implementation of the A.L.P.H.A. initiative in Uganda, Nigeria and Ethiopia is underway with the following objectives:
• Investment in sustainable collaborative business and supply networks that will lead to a thriving animal health and related business community
• Improved availability of IQVIA’ veterinary medicines through importation permits and product registration in selected countries to extend the number of disease interventions available to treat livestock diseases
• Adaption of IQVIA product packaging and manufacturing to ensure the requirements of smallholder farmers are met for smaller product volumes packaged in the most cost-efficient manner
• Local distribution network improvement to go the ‘last mile’ to reach the small holder community
• Improved livestock health and productivity through the reduction of animal diseases
• Development of a sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to improve the correct diagnosis of livestock production diseases affecting farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
• Provision of a full consultancy service to complement diagnostic results and recommend appropriate medicine use and biosecurity measures to maximize the effectiveness of control measures
• Supporting local veterinarians and relevant veterinary authorities in implementing livestock vaccination programs by supplying relevant high-quality vaccines and technical bulletins and services
• Delivery of outreach clinics to improve medicalization of remote farming communities and to deliver relevant education to help increase profitability of small-holders and overall livestock farming.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, medical technology or related field
• Postgraduate education including either a Master’s degree and/or a PhD in a related business or scientific discipline
• A DVM (Preferable)
Experience
• Over 3 years’ management experience in a diagnostic laboratory, medical laboratory or research laboratory working in bacteriology, histopathology, immunology, medical technology, molecular diagnostics, necropsy, parasitology, pathology, and/or virology
• Previous technical diagnostic experience in a veterinary or medical environment
• Lead or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting
Technical Abilities
• Excellent leadership skills to manage cohesive, high-output teams
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Excellent organisational skills with diligent record-keeping
• Ability to multi-task and to work to demanding timelines, whilst remaining focused on strategic goals
• Demonstrated competence in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to negotiate to obtain necessary resources and technical support to address project/product needs
Circumstances
• Able to be based full-time in Lagos with some regional travel
• Able to travel to business meetings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the US.
Candidates who meet the criteria, to please liase with Thapi Mokose to discuss the role further.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Industry
• Hospital & Health Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Veterinary
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
• Health Care Provider
Full-time
Job Functions
• Health Care Provider
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