E-DRUG: Call for consultant: WHO Regulatory Convergence and Networks Team - deadline 19 February 2021
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WHO is seeking an experienced consultant to help our Team in Geneva to provide technical support to the Africa Medical Devices Forum (AMDF) on regulation of in vitro diagnostics and all other regulatory issues related to surveillance, prevention & control and case management of COVID-19 focusing on emergency preparedness. The duration of consultancy is up to 6 months.
Under the overall supervision of the Team Lead of Regulatory Convergence and Networks the Consultant will carry out the following tasks:
- Provide technical support to Member States and Regional Regulatory Harmonization Initiatives in regulatory matters related to in vitro diagnostics upon requests by Member States or Regulatory Harmonization Initiatives;
- Provide technical support to the AMDF Technical Committee and its Sub-Working Groups on regulatory issues more specifically in the management of COVID-19;
- Support in the development and implementation of regulatory approaches for medical devices including in vitro diagnostic during emergencies and more specifically development of guidance documents for member states or Regulatory Harmonization Initiatives;
- Support in capacity development for National Regulatory Authorities experts through the AMDF especially on the assessment and authorization of in vitro diagnostics during emergency;
- Undertake other tasks as required by the Team Lead of Regulatory Convergence and Networks and Head of Regulation and Safety Unit.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following qualifications/expertise/skills:
- Excellent knowledge and skills on in vitro diagnostics including their regulation and of WHO's policies and strategies in this area;
- Proven ability to plan and implement new strategies and activities to achieve a goal;
- Ability to function effectively in and liaise with multi-sectoral stakeholders with high level of tact and diplomacy;
- Excellent ability to communicate and work in diverse cultural settings;
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills including presentation skills;
- Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of regulatory IT systems and databases.
Education qualifications required:
A first university degree in pharmacy, medicine, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology or related science. Post-graduate degree (Master's level or above) in pharmacy, medicine, biological sciences, or other health science-related field.
Experience:
- 10 years professional experience in the in vitro diagnostics evaluation and over the past years he has provided technical support to the National Regulatory Authorities in Africa to initiate regulation of medical devices including In vitro Diagnostics and thus is the sole qualified candidate for the task.
- An extensive knowledge on medical devices including In vitro diagnostics and their regulation. Good knowledge on the WHO AMRH programme and Africa Medical Devices Forum (AMDF) is essential.
Only selected candidates will be contacted (individually) by the WHO Secretariat.
Curriculum vitae should be submitted to
WHO/RPQ/REG by electronic mail
to azatyans@who.int
with the following title: "Call for consultant REG/RCN"
The deadline for applications is 19 February 2021.
Dr Samvel AZATYAN
Team Lead
Regulatory Convergence and Networks [RCN]
Regulation and Safety [REG]
Regulation and Prequalification [RPQ]
World Health Organization
Geneva, Switzerland
"AZATYAN, Samvel" <azatyans@who.int>