Job Detail

Technical Officer - (1805971)  Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: One year: 

Job Posting

: Dec 20, 2018, 2:50:31 PM

Closing Date

: Jan 10, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/EMP- Essential Medicines and Health Products

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Regulation of Medicines and other Health Technologies unit (RHT) works with Member States and partners to improve the access to essential medicines and other health technologies of assured quality, safety and efficacy or effectiveness. RHT works within the Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals (MVP) cluster departments in the wider framework of Universal Health Coverage and category 4 of the Global programme of Work, and cooperates with disease oriented programmes (among others HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, reproductive health, maternal and child health, immunization, NCDs and mental health) towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The department works with a wide range of UN organizations, international partners and expert networks, and WHO Collaborating Centres.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Group Lead, Vaccines Assessment PQT, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

1. Screen files submitted for prequalification evaluation and liaise with vaccine focal points and clinical assessors to decide acceptance or rejection of the file. Communicate outcomes to the manufacturer following the established procedures.

2. Screen Vaccine Product Annual Reports and liaise with vaccine focal points and clinical assessors to advise of required further evaluation activity, where applicable.

3. Review updated information on labelling and inserts received from manufacturers and liaise with the appropriate staff to ensure the updates are fully evaluated and reflected on the website.

4. Review technical documents within his/her field of expertise (i.e. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) related).

5. Support activities related to the implementation of the collaborative review procedure for registration in receiving countries of imported prequalified vaccines.

6. Input the information from item five into the web-based database in timely manner.

7. Collaborate with the review of files during the file review weeks and participate in inspections and support GMP experts in such missions.

8. Undertake other activities under the guidance of the Vaccines Assessment Group Lead.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : First level university degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related science.


Desirable : Masters level degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related science.

Experience

Essential : At least five years' experience working with a National Regulatory Authority or its subordinate agencies in the field of Biological Products including vaccines.


Desirable : Experience in data collection, analysis and use of databases for data management.

Skills

Knowledge of the operations of WHO and understanding of the vaccines prequalification process.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to function effectively in a team setting in a cross-cultural environment.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

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 59,151 (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 3450 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: www.whed.net/ . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link:www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.


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