E-DRUG: Regional Support Officer - Global Drug Facility WHO Africa Regional Office, Harare
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Regional Support Officer - Global Drug Facility (GDF)
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Vacancy Number: AFRO/07/TA438
Duty Station: HARARE. Zimbabwe
Grade: P3
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 14 Dec 2007
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The Regional Support Officer (RSO) is in charge of coordinating
activities related to provision of the Global Drug Facility's (GDF)
Services to the Africa Region. The RSO's Terms of Reference will be
implemented under the overall oversight of the GDF Secretariat in
Geneva, the overall supervision of the Director AIDS, TB and Malaria and
the day to day direct supervision of the AFRO TB Regional Adviser. He or
she would also work in consultation with GDF's contractual and
collaborating partners including but not limited to GDF Procurement
Agents, WHO Country Offices and Global Stop TB Partners.
The Regional Support Officer position will be based in the WHO AFRO
sub-regional office in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The RSO will carry out the following activities in order to ensure
timely supply of low-cost, high quality anti-TB medicines and related
supplies and services to the National TB Programmes (NTPs) supported by
GDF in the Africa Region (AFR).
TERMS OF REFERENCE
GDF Grant & Direct Procurement Services: Applications, Monitoring and
Technical support
* Coordinate regular calls for Grant Proposals from GDF to governments and NGOs in the Africa Region (AFR) and assist with, follow up on and quality control the submission of proposals to GDF/HQ.
* Ensure proactive and effective completion of Grant and Technical Agreements by governments and NGOs in AFR in relation to, respectively, GDF Grant and Direct Procurement Service implementation.
* Develop and maintain, in close collaboration with the GDF Portfolio Officer for AFR, a list of GDF consultants for AFR missions.
* Provide and broker technical assistance to GDF-supported countries in AFR, particularly in relation to Drug Management, in close consultation with GDF/HQ and AFRO.
* Lead GDF missions in AFR as well as cover the Drug Management Terms of Reference for the missions, where requested.
* Organize, in close collaboration with GDF Portfolio Officer for AFR, GDF missions (pre-delivery and monitoring/technical support) to GDF-supported AFR countries and ensure that mission reports are collected within two weeks after completion of the mission and circulated as required.
* Follow up on recommendations made to AFR NTPs and their partners by the GDF Technical Review Committee and GDF missions.
* Engage proactively with NTPs in the region to trouble shoot, communicate feedback to GDF/HQ on GDF services/activities.
Technical Assistance in TB drug Procurement, Supply & Management
* Develop and implement strategies to provide technical assistance to National TB Programmes (NTPs) in the region, including, but not limited to: fostering new and existing partnerships with regional and country-based organizations working in TB; developing country-specific drug management guidelines, training modules or other such technical documents; and conducting technical missions to countries to provide on-the-spot training/workshops on drug management.
* In close collaboration with GDF Portfolio Officer for AFR and GDF Procurement Officers, coordinate with GDF procurement agents on logistics and supply issues for drug orders placed for GDF supported countries in AFR from order placement to delivery and clearance; and ensure the collection and recording of information on dates of arrival of GDF drug shipments; official receipt forms; port/custom clearance; delivery to central stores.
Information Management, Communication & Regional Coordination
* Manage the web-based GDF Information Management System at the regional level for AFR.
* Participate in monthly video/teleconferences with GDF/HQ, in quarterly meetings with GDF manager/HQ team and on GDF retreats upon request.
* Facilitate development, translation and dissemination of advocacy materials/web-based messaging in AFR.
* Promote all GDF services in AFR, where appropriate, including Direct Procurement and Technical Support Services including TB Drug/Manufacturer Prequalification.
* Represent GDF at regional TB meetings/workshops and meet with AFR NTP managers as required.
* Assist with organization of GDF regional activities e.g. workshops
* Contribute, as requested by GDF/HQ, to the development of documents and reports with regional-specific information.
The RSO may undertake other special work related to the general
requirements of GDF activities as assigned and determined between the
GDF Secretariat and WHO AFRO.
Essential minimal qualifications
Additional desirable qualifications
An advanced degree in public health, business administration or
international development/relations or equivalent
Degree in Pharmacy. Knowledge of public health policies and human
development.
Work experience in Drug Management
Experience in procurement and supply logistics for pharmaceuticals
Excellent written and spoken English
Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese
Experience in working effectively with various organizations, including
UN agencies, donor agencies, national governments, NGOs and private
sector representatives
Experience in WHO procedures
Experienced user of MS Word, MS Excel and MS outlook
Experience with MS Access and MS PowerPoint
Highly motivated, efficient, able to work independently, flexible,
demonstrates initiative, culturally sensitive, diplomatic
Negotiating skills
Candidates are encouraged to visit the GDF website at:
www.stoptb.org/GDF
to learn more about the GDF.