Consultant for National Medicines Policy Revision

Leads the evidence-based revision of Ghana's National Medicines Policy, translating implementation lessons and sector analysis into a costed, actionable framework. The consultant coordinates high-level consultations, policy validation and implementation planning with WHO, government and national stakeholders.

• Review the existing medicines policy, evaluation findings and pharmaceutical-sector gaps
• Develop policy objectives, priority interventions and implementation mechanisms
• Draft a revised National Medicines Policy with a costed implementation and accountability framework
• Conduct consultations with technical experts, agencies and professional bodies
• Facilitate stakeholder validation and policy-finalisation processes
• Provide recommendations on governance and implementation arrangements

• Advanced university degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Policy, Pharmaceutical Systems or a related field
• At least seven years of senior-level health-systems governance and pharmaceutical-sector experience
• At least ten years of experience in Ghana's pharmaceutical sector
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Expertise in developing national medicines policies, strategies and guidelines

• Ability to operate credibly and effectively at senior administrative levels

• Health policy
• Pharmaceutical systems
• Policy analysis
• Stakeholder facilitation
• Health systems governance
• Technical writing

• National consultant contract
• Travel within Ghana is required
• Approximately 90 working days over four months