E-DRUG: Vacancy at WHO/DAP - Administrative Officer
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A vacancy has arisen in the Action Programme on Essential Drugs
(DAP). DAP is now seeking to fill the vacancy and a copy of the
official WHO vacancy announcement as well as contact information are
reproduced below.
World Health Organization - Vacancy Notice No. 97/107-E
Qualifications indicated in this vacancy are MINIMUM requirements.
Candidates who are less qualified will not be considered.
TITLE: Administrative Officer (post of limited duration)
GRADE: P.4
OFFICIAL STATION (COUNTRY): Geneva (Switzerland)
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION/UNIT: DAP
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME: The objective of the Action Programme on
Essential Drugs is to support Member States in ensuring the regular
supply and rational use of a selected number of safe and effective
drugs and vaccines of acceptable quality at the lowest possible cost,
towards the goal of health for all.
DUTIES OF THE INCUMBENT: The incumbent is responsible for the
financial management of all aspects of programme budgets, plans of
action, financial forecasts and financial status reports; donor
coordination and fundraising strategies and proposals; administration,
general management/other duties; programme policy and strategy
implementation and analysis; maintenance of relations with
management bodies; personnel administration; administration of
documentation centre and provision of financial communications; and
development of information resource management processes.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
Recognized professional qualification in finance, accounting,
administration/management or other relevant fields or equivalent post
graduate degree. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, finance and
administration of operational public health programmes and of international
organizations. Ability to represent the Programme and
to relate effectively with senior officials of international
organizations, governments and industry and with health delivery
personnel. Ability to present effectively both orally and in writing,
and to analyze problems and identify practical solutions. Ability to
use spread sheets.
EXPERIENCE: Extensive practical experience (10 years) at the
national/international levels in the management of health-related
programmes; experience should be focussed on specialized activities
including administration, management, planning and evaluation,
budgeting, personnel and finance together with supervisory experience.
Some years' experience in international organizations in positions of
increasing responsibility and experience in working effectively with
diverse groups and organizations would be an asset.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good
knowledge of the other language.
ANNUAL SALARY (net of tax): US$ 48 019 at single rate and US$ 51 597
with primary dependants. Post Adjustment: 59.7% of the above figures.
This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations
may occur each month either upwards or downwards.
Applications should be transmitted (quoting vacancy notice number
and including a detailed curriculum vitae and photograph) to:
Head, Professional Candidates
Division of Personnel
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
(WHO Facsimile No. 791.0746)
(Internet: vacant@who.ch)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 28 NOVEMBER 1997
This vacancy is open to applicants of EITHER SEX. Applications
from WOMEN are encouraged.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER
SERIOUS CONSIDERATION
Appointment to a specific post does not preclude subsequent
reassignment to another post or duty station if such transfer is in
the interest of the Organization. Smoking is banned on WHO premises.
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