WHO is looking for Technical Officer – Essential Drugs and Medicines, 2023 in Dhaka
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Bangladesh Country Office, direct supervision of the WHO Country Office Health Systems Team Leader, and working in close collaboration with the Regional Office advisor on essential drugs and medicines; and the health system team in the country office, the incumbent will be working with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders to:
- Provide technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh in the development/improvement; implementation and evaluation of its national policies, strategies and plans as related to essential drugs and medicines; other medical products and technologies;
- Provide technical assistance to the government and relevant authorities on strengthening the rational use of drugs and medicines and anti-microbial resistance;
- Provide technical support towards the strengthening of the Directorate General of Drug Administration in regard to its regulatory functions of drugs and medicines (including vaccines);
- Assist in the strengthening of integrated, people-centered health service delivery, with a focus on improving the quantification, procurement and the drug supply chain management system;
- Assist the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening its regulatory framework towards intellectual property rights and the trade of medical products (drugs, medicines and vaccines) and technologies;
- Support the generation of evidence and increased demand for the use of information in the policy process as related to essential drugs and medicines (including its rational use);
- Establish and maintain collaboration with outside partners and stakeholders including UN Organizations, the Global Fund, GAVI, BMGF, the World Bank and other multi and bi-lateral organizations, civil society and professional associations that are involved in improving access to quality assured drugs and medicines;
- Manage the WHO related work plan activities (including contractual arrangements) in regard to essential drugs and medicines, anti-microbial resistance, regulatory functions of the national drug authority, medical technology, and intellectual property rights, including the recruitment of short term experts as required.
- Contribute to Universal Health Coverage related efforts with a focus on Essential Drugs and Medicines;
- Support efforts towards strengthening the stewardship and good governance functions related to Essential Drugs and Medicines and in general contribute to overall efforts on health systems development;
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Submit an assignment report upon completion of assignment.
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide. The WHO was established on 7 April 1948.
Location:
BangladeshBenefits
- WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars.
- The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 75,602 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2898 per month for the duty station indicated above.
- Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
Eligibilities
Education
- Essential: University degree in pharmacy or medicine with post graduate degree in public health or health management or pharmacology or pharmaceutical management related area.
- Desirable: Additional training in drug supply management and/pharmacovigilance.
Experience
- Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience in essential drugs and medicines policies; rational drug use principles (selection, prescribing and dispensing)in low income settings; and public health, some of which should have been obtained in an international context.
- Desirable: Experience in pharmaceutical regulation and quality control (medicines and health legislation, surveillance system); and procurement and supply chain management(good procurement practices, good distribution practices, good storage practices, good pharmacy practices).
Skills
- Essential: Demonstrated expertise in national drug policies, rational drug use, quality assurance and use of WHO standards and guidelines on pre-qualification of essential medicines and vaccines.
- Desirable:-Knowledge on supply chain management and ability to identify bottlenecks and provide appropriate solutions. -Demonstrated experience in inter-sectoral collaboration and ability to work with other agencies and development partners.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
- Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
- Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English
Application Process
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Application Deadline: March 16, 2023
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