E-DRUG: Consultancy announcement - UNICEF/UNITAID PMTCT
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Consultancy announcement - UNICEF short-term consultant to support the UNITAID PMTCT.
MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN
Strengthening Procurement and Supplies Management (PSM) in PMTC scale-up in UNITAID supported countries
Early Diagnostics Consultant
UNICEF Supply Division is currently looking for a short-term consultant
to support the UNITAID PMTCT. The consultant candidate shall be
specialized in laboratory supply, specifically the supply components
underpinning usage of CD4, PCR and DBS (including logistics process for
DBS) for early diagnosis of infants infected with HIV.
Level of the assignment : L-4
Duration of the assignment: three months, preferably from 1st September till 30th November 2007
The consultant will be recruited and supervised by the HIV/AIDS and
Malaria Unit in Supply Division, Copenhagen. The consultant will be
responsible for the adaptation, development and/or testing of
programming tools and documents, and for providing expert input in the
development of country action plans. It is expected that approximately
one third of the time will be spent in Copenhagen and two thirds will be
spent in the relevant countries.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To document current status, strengths and weaknesses in early
diagnosis in the UNITAID programme countries as a desk review exercise.
2. To act as Supply Division focal point for Early diagnosis and CD4
testing, providing technical assistance on request in the start up of
the UNITAID project
3. To assist UNICEF country offices with preparation for UNITAID
implementation and participate in country missions as requested
4. To develop and/or review existing guidance notes on supply management
in the area of laboratory, and updating it to support early diagnosis
under the UNITAID project. Also, assist and guide Country Offices and
Supply Division in the procurement of commodities, including definition
of requirements and procurement options.
5. To compile a set of resource/training materials to share with
recipient countries (checklist for readiness,etc ) and recommend updates
on information for the UNICEF website.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree in clinical biology with (post-)
specialization in immuno diagnostics or a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum eight years of experience relevant to Diagnostics & Monitoring
Equipment, with knowledge of in-field usage of PCR & DBS, including in
developing countries.
Skills / Competencies:
· Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the
field of work.
· Ability to conceptualize ideas and produce clear and comprehensive
reports
· Ability to work on a multicultural environment
· Able to work independently
· Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office
applications
Languages:
Fluency in English and another official UN language. (French / Spanish)
Supply Division is responsible for overseeing UNICEF's global
procurement and logistics operation, and for making sure that
procurement by every Country Office follows all organizational
regulations and ethical standards. UNICEF's level of procurement
reached a total value of approximately 1.2 billion USD in 2006.
Please note that UNICEF is a smoke-free environment. Application, CV and
United Nations Personal History Form (P-11, available on the UNICEF
Supply Division website, www.supply.unicef.org/employment) to be
submitted by post, fax 35 27 02 88 or e-mail no later than Sunday 29th
July 2007 and addressed to:
UNICEF Supply Division
Chief, Human Resources
Attn.: Regina Hardardottir
Email: rhardardottir@unicef.org
Frihavnen, 2100 Copenhagen
Acknowledgements will be sent only to shortlisted candidates
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