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Finance Consultant

EOI closing date and time :15.03.2012 up to 05.00 pm (Local Time).

National Tuberculosis Control Program

It is under the Mycobacterium Disease Control (MBDC) unit of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh.

Mission Statement:
The NTP aims to strengthen the effort of TB control through the effective partnership, mobilization of resources and ensuring quality diagnostic and treatment services under defined DOTS strategy. The NTP strives to make services equally available to all people in Bangladesh irrespective of age, sex, religion, ethnicity, race or social status.

Services available:
The services and treatment are free of cost, available in all upazilla health complexes, CDCs, district level hospital, most of the public & private medical college and specialized hospitals, military and police hospital, prison, work places. Now the country is under 100% DOTS coverage.

Collaboration & Fund:
There are more than 17 NGO partners working in the TB control program with assigned working area. The program is funded by GFATM, USAID, CIDA, WHO and others of which GFATM contributed more.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
Brief Description of the Assignment a) International Finance Consultant:

To provide technical assistance in financial management of NTP. Including day-to- day budget, financial and administrative operations encompassing quality control, monitoring and clearance, financial accounting and reporting, allotment structures and award management cash flow forecasting and monitoring, earmarking and transfers, and to oversee the timely processing of committal documents,

To advise and guide NTP staff at all levels, to promote a collaborative environment on financial issues and to ensure the implementation and application of sound and effective practices and procedures related to financial and budgetary matters.

To proactively develop and monitor reports on Program expenditure, developing and maintaining databases to consolidate financial reporting; and to ensure follow¬ up on auditor recommendations.

In close collaboration with senior management and technical staff of NTP, elaborate and implement comprehensive procedures for development of financial planning in line with GOB/GF A TM/Development partners.

To advise on financial management of Program and related contracts; to clear and monitor contracts; to review present and previous financial activities and contracts

Qualifications and Experiences Required a) International Finance Consultant:

Chartered Accountant.
The Candidates must be a F.C.A.
Essential: At least 10 years of experience in budget, finance positions involving the management in an International Organization like; WB, DFID, IMF etc. as Consultant.
Desirable: Experience of UN and/or any an international institution rules and regulations, procedures and practices. Proficient in computer skills including MS Word, spread sheet in Excel and Power Point Presentation, Proficient in the use of analytical software including SPSS.

Other Details Applications from qualified international experts must accompany a detailed CV (with photograph 2” x 2”) which should include detailed employment history with duties and responsibilities, major publications (if any). Two references contact address, telephone number and email address. Extensive international working experience is prerequisite for the vacancies. Applications can be sent through both postal mail and / or email as mentioned below. 'Terms of References' for the International Consultant can be collected from project office or through email or website (www.dghs.gov.bd). Please mention the name of the post applied for at the top of envelope or in the subject of the email. Only short listed candidates will be notified. The procedure of recruitment test will be informed through email of the short listed candidates.


Ref No. Phasing of Services Location Indicative Start
Date (Month /Year) Indicative

Age: Not more than 55 years on the date of advertisement (Age limit may be considered in case of highly experienced candidate).

Remuneration Gross salary (maximum) US $ 129276 per annum.

Time of Contract : Yearly Contract Basis (Subject to renewal)
Reporting to Line Director, TB/Leprosy Control
Name of the Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Md. Ashaque Husain

Designation of the Official Inviting EOI: Director MBDC and Line Director TB/Leprosy

Address of the Official Inviting EOI: Office of the Director MBDC & line Director TB/Leprosy Control, Mohakhali, Dhaka. Bangladesh
27. Contact Details of the Official Inviting EOI Telephone: 088-02-9884656, Fax: 088-02-9884657,
email: directormbdc@gmail.com