# \[e-drug\] Essential drugs advisor's post in Tajikistan **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [May 24, 2000, 12:05pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-essential-drugs-advisors-post-in-tajikistan/8253 "2000-05-24T12:05:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nata\_Menabde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ccd318/32.png) [@Nata\_Menabde](https://talk.edrugplus.org/u/Nata_Menabde)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2000, 12:05pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-essential-drugs-advisors-post-in-tajikistan/8253/1 "2000-05-24T12:05:34Z")
E-drug: Essential drugs advisor's post in Tajikistan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear E-druggers, The WHO Special Project on Pharmaceuticals in NIS, Pharmaceuticals Programme of the WHO Regional Office for Europe is looking for an expatriate adviser to be based in Tajikistan, who will assist the National Pharmaceuticals Taskforce in this country. The advisor will work under supervision of the Coordinator of the WHO pharmaceutical project in Tajikistan and the Head of the local WHO office. Terms of Reference of this post are presented below. Applications are accepted until Sunday 4 June 2000. We look forward to receiving your CV through E-mail; please send them to Ms Natela Nadareichvili, e-mail \. Sincerely, Dr Nata Menabde Project Manager Special project for NIS and Russia Programme for Pharmaceuticals, WHO/EURO Tel (45)39171504, Fax (45)39171855 e-mail: NME@who.dk [http://www.who.dk/ch/pha/nis](http://www.who.dk/ch/pha/nis) --------- TERMS OF REFERENCE Expatriate Resident Adviser to National Pharmaceuticals Taskforce in Tajikistan WHO has been supporting pharmaceutical sector reform in Tajikistan during past years through ECHO and United Kingdom DFID funded projects. A National Pharmaceuticals Taskforce (NPT) was established in May/June 1999. The NPT is working under the guidance of a WHO coordinator who has been visiting the country regularly. NPT activities during the past year included issue-based national workshops, carrying out a national assessment of the pharmaceutical sector, including a drug prescribing survey in a sample of hospital out-patient departments. On the basis of data gathered a draft Masterplan and action plan for development of the pharmaceutical sector has been prepared. The WHO Special Project on Pharmaceuticals in NIS, Pharmaceuticals Programme of the WHO Regional Office for Europe is looking for an expatriate adviser who will be based in Tajikistan and assist the National Pharmaceuticals Taskforce. The advisor will work under supervision of the Coordinator for the WHO pharmaceutical project in Tajikistan and the Head of the local WHO office. Requirements Terms of reference:    To advise and support National Pharmaceutical Taskforce in    implementation of various project activities (national drug policy,    rational drug use, drug economics, education, drug management);    develop national capacity to reform the pharmaceutical sector of    Tajikistan.    Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):    - contributing to Ministry of Health efforts to develop the    pharmaceutical sector of Tajikistan;    - implementing a plan of action, based on the recently prepared    Masterplan for development of the pharmaceutical sector;    - monitoring the implementation of these activities;    - regular reporting on project results;    - collaborating closely with all relevant agencies and NGO's    involved in the pharmaceutical sector in Tajikistan (World Bank,    EU, PSF, MSF, Save the Children's Fund, etc.) and securing their    active involvement in the developmental efforts within the WHO    project; Experience:    The successful candidate would have broad knowledge and    experience in the pharmaceutical sector, specifically within the    areas of: drug policy, drug regulations, quality control, drug    information, economic aspect of drug supply, distribution system,    with hands-on experience and proven track record of results, good    advisory and communication skills and a practical approach.    Experience in transitional countries would be an advantage. Language:    Good knowledge of English (ability to write reports). Knowledge of    Russian, or another Slavic language - with good understanding of    Russian - would be highly desirable. Duration:    The initial contract will be until the end of August 2000, with a    possibility of extension. Other issues:    Start as soon as possible. Willing to stay for a longer period in    Tajikistan. Good computer literacy required. -- Send mail for the `E-Drug' conference to `e-drug@usa.healthnet.org'. Mail administrative requests to `majordomo@usa.healthnet.org'. For additional assistance, send mail to: `owner-e-drug@usa.healthnet.org'.