Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics Network (VAN) Control Tower Planning Manager, Primary Health Care, Global Health Programs

PATH

75d • $140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. The Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC or Coalition) is a global partnership of more than 560 public, private, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to ensuring that all people have equitable access to a broad choice of safe, effective, affordable supplies needed to ensure their sexual and reproductive health throughout their lives. RHSC is a unique global partnership that offers a neutral “safe space” where experts can leave their institutional hats at the door and build on common ground. It brokers partnerships across all sectors and regions; convenes a critical mass of partners to achieve results no partner could accomplish on its own; and draws from a diverse, flexible resource base to pursue activities that may fall outside the remit of an individual donor. RHSC’s large and diverse membership offers an accessible brain trust, and RHSC’s respected name brings credibility and trust. Our global Secretariat is staffed and managed by PATH. PATH, on behalf of the Coalition Secretariat, is seeking a Control Tower Planning Manager (CTPM) for the Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics Network (VAN). The VAN is the first fully scaled control tower in international public health. The VAN's more than 140 member organizations, including 38 country governments, can track in real time over 13,000 shipments of 87 products across 154 countries. The VAN seamlessly integrates what were once multiple siloed data and analytical processes into a single collaborative platform. The CTPM plays a critical leadership role in the implementation of the VAN, overseeing the day-to-day business processes within the VAN Control Tower (including internal staff and external sub-contractors) and works to define and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health or another relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in public health supply chain
• Experience with family planning supply chain is preferred
• Prior experience providing technical assistance to low and lower middle-income countries on forecasting and supply planning for pharmaceuticals
• Prior experience training users on a digital platform
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing a remote team
• Proven leadership in strategic facilitation and collaboration with partner organizations, government officials, and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated expertise in applying strategic insight and analytical thinking to solve complex problems
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written communications
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English with professional proficiency in French highly desirable
• Ability to provide leadership in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Deep understanding of the current landscape of donors and procurers of family planning products for low and lower middle-income countries
• Understanding of master data management, product information management, and product catalog management

Nice To Haves

• Preference for individuals who are currently or have recently been users of the VAN
• Ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups
• High-level attention to detail yet also able to provide strategic thinking and guidance
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Supervise VAN CTRMs and Manage Master Schedule and Key Operations
• Define and monitor deadlines for monthly and quarterly control tower processes as well as routine analyses
• Lead Global Analysis, Forecasting, and Demand Planning Activities
• Manage the VAN Global Analysts who are responsible for supporting all cross-cutting and global data analysis activities under the VAN
• Collaborate with the VAN Global Analysts to define the methodology and develop associated user documentation for quarterly supplier-specific family planning product forecasts
• Finalize the VAN procurement funding gap analysis results and present them to VAN CPG members and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate the Global Analysts to support ad hoc global analyses as needed
• Define New Business Processes and Support Technology Enhancements
• Participate in technology requirements development to implement technology enhancements
• Manage Key Donor and Stakeholder Relationships and Data Analysis Requests
• Lead the VAN CPG, facilitating meetings and setting tactical/strategic direction
• Support Documentation and Training

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 15 vacation days per year
• 10 holiday days per year
• 2 personal days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• Medical and dental plans
• Life insurance
• Disability and retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree