Scope of Work
USP was awarded Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) program, a USAID-funded global program designed to sustainably strengthen medical product quality assurance systems in low-and-middle income countries, including Kenya. PQM+ is currently seeking a local consultant to undertake a Costing, Revenue and Surplus Analysis of the Pharmaceutical National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) in Kenya.
The NQCL is mandated to perform tests and analysis on medical products and to conduct research to ensure medicines and medical devices used in Kenya conform to international quality requirements for patient safety.
Brief Description of Purpose and Nature of the Assignment
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the PQM+ Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, coupled with specific technical guidance of the PQM+ technical team in Kenya and in Rockville, USA, the Costing, Revenue and Surplus Analysis Consultant will undertake a detailed financial costing assessment for medical product sample analysis at National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) and give inputs to ensure that the laboratory is financially sustainable. This consultancy has a cumulative maximum period of performance of approximately 20 workdays, ending August 31, 2021.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
Conduct a comprehensive desk review of NQCL financial reports, financial assessments and summarize NQCL’s financial challenges and opportunities
Determine standard costs for medical product sample testing and compare with prices charged by other similar quality control laboratories in the country and in the region to identify opportunities for improvement
Perform a Cost-Volume-Profitability (CVP) analysis, based on NQCL financial data and volume of sample testing
Prepare detailed report to help management make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g., investments, market growth, pricing changes)
Identify possible changes in processes or methods to determine effects on overall costs and profitability
Estimate costs for NQCL’s existing and new service delivery models and recommend costing strategies that align closely with market trends in product quality testing
Forecast and analyze costs of testing processes and algorithms
Suggest cost-reducing strategies or profitable solutions
Conduct market research on costs/prices to support future business planning and strategic decision-making for the NQCL
Perform deep data analysis that may include potential pricing model changes, new business models and significant changes in processes
Propose creation of more cost-effective processes within NQCL that enhance productivity and quality of NQCL testing services
Perform cost allocation operations to provide basic information required for budgeting, accounting, and collection of service data for further cost analysis.
Recommend negotiated rate-card for certain services such as fast-tracked analysis of medical products.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Finance, Accounting, or similar field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Between 3 – 5 years’ proven experience in costing and management accounting of services
Proven practical experience as a Cost Analyst, Costing Specialist or a similar role
Experience in data processing, operational and financial analysis
Experience with public sector budgeting and financial accounting
Health sector experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of costing, financial accounting, and management accounting processes
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
Possess managerial and good communication skills
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Good interpersonal skills
Results driven with demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes
Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite (word processing, email, spreadsheet, database, and Internet)
Effective team player, and experience with short term project implementation at national and local levels
Deliverables
Report of the comprehensive desk review of NQCL financial reports, financial assessments summarizing financial challenges and opportunities
Report on the comparison of NQCL’s analysis charges as compared to other similar private-sector, national and regional testing laboratories
A report of analysis of NQCL revenues, costs and surpluses/deficits; and recommended strategies for attaining financial cost-effectiveness and sustainability
Report on Cost-Volume-Profitability (CVP) analysis, based on NQCL financial data and volume of sample testing
If you are interested in this consulting work, please provide us with the following:Please send your application to ATTN: Hana Keno, Senior Procurement Specialist, at GPH_Procurement@USP.org by the closing date of May 26 ,2021. When submitting your application, write “NQCL Costing Consultant – Kenya”” in the email Subject Line.
Apply via :
GPH_Procurement@USP.org
