REVISED
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INTERNATIONALINDIVIDUALCONSULTANT COUNTRY: RWANDA
Program: Regional Pharmaceutical Sector Support Project
- Component: Recruitment of Pharmaceutical Sector Expert for APTF
- Sector:Industry
- ProcurementEntity: Ministry of Health
- Financeagreement reference: ADFGrant–2100155043269
Context:
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) is a pan African agency situated in Kigali, Rwanda, set up by the African Development Bank and backed by the African Union Member States. Its mission is to increase access to, and facilitate the development of technologies in, the African pharmaceutical sector. Working with an innovative approach, the APTF partners with governments, African and international industry stakeholders, international organizations, regional African agencies, development banks and others to promote licensing of, and access to, all forms of pharmaceutical technologies in Africa, across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain.
The Assignment:
The Pharmaceutical Sector Expert is a key member of the Technology Strategic Services work of the APTF. The assignment will be for a fixed period of Twelve (12) months with possibility of another Twelve-month extension, subject to satisfactory performance of the consultant.
The Ministry of Health now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultants) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must provide information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” datedOctober2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected on the basis of relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Please note that interest expressed by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Ministry of Health to include it on the shortlist.
Qualification and Experience:
- PhD or MD diploma in medical sciences, innovation studies, or pharmaceutical sciences with equivalent experience
- Established track record of 12+ years working in the pharmaceutical sector, with specific focus on industry (biotech or pharma).
- 8+ years of experience interacting with the pharmaceutical sector policy in areas such as regulatory compliance, technical upgrading, cGMP quality production, supply chain building, strengthening capacity, etc.
- 5+years of experience with companies in the global pharmaceutical sector seeking to build capacity for drug, vaccine or diagnostics production.
- 3+ years of experience working in infectious diseases or NCDs or any related field, especially in low and middle income countries in Africa.
- Significant technical depth in related areas of immunology, immunopathology, among
- 3+ years of experience appraising pharmaceutical projects, execute complex negotiations and contracts.
- At leastfive years of international experience in the pharmaceutical sector
- Clear and demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex programs with diverse
- Wide networking skills within the global pharmaceutical sector, particularly, pharma and biotech companies, CROs, CDMOs, academic institutions.
- Strong oral and written communication
- Adept organizational skills with the ability to manage and drive projects cross-functionally in new environments.
Remuneration:
The consultant will be remunerated monthly through a lump sum (including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances). The remuneration amount will be negotiated. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.
Terms of Reference:
The detailed terms of reference can be found on the following website: www.moh.gov.rw. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [5-15 GMT] or by e-mail:
Attn:Procurement Management Services:
Ministry of Health
P.O Box : 84 Kigali, Rwanda
E-mail : RPSSP.Recruitment@moh.gov.rw
Written Letters of Expressions of Interest together with the CVs must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Pharmaceutical Sector Expert-APTF” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by not later than 14 June 2025 at 3:00 PM (GMT).