E-DRUG: UNICEF Supply Division, consultant required
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Consultancy to create the second edition of the publication
'Sources and Prices of Selected Medicines for Children'
UNICEF, the world's leading organization working for the rights of
children, seeks a consultant for a period of 10 weeks to compile the
publication 'Sources and Prices of Selected Medicines for Children', second
edition 2010.
Timeframe: 10 weeks, October until December 2009.
Background
In 2008, UNICEF Supply Division in cooperation with WHO has developed the
Interagency Publication 'Sources and Prices of selected Medicines for
Children'
http://www.unicef.org/supply/index_47129.html
The publication provides up-to-date information on the availability of
products and sources, as well as indicative prices of selected medicines
for children. The medicines covered in the publication will focus mainly on
the six major causes, accounting for 72% of all under-five cases of death:
pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, preterm birth, asphyxia and pneumonia/sepsis
in newborns. In addition to these conditions, HIV and AIDS are considered
too, in particular the elimination of HIV infection in children. This scope
will be refined.
The aim of this publication is to assist countries and procurement
organizations in planning and finding supply solutions to respond to the
needs of children.
The second edition of the publication will focus on the research about
innovations in the sector of pediatric formulations in support to the 'make
medicines child size' initiative. http://www.who.int/childmedicines/en/
Scope of Work
The second (or 2010) edition of the publication 'Sources and Prices of
selected Medicines for Children' shall be created, focusing on innovations
in the respective sector.
The work would entail
1. A preliminary review of UNICEF Supply Catalogue together with EML
2009 and EMLc 2009 to identify products that need to be deleted, and new
products that require sources
2. Refining the scope of the 2nd edition of the Sources and Prices
based on the latest edition of the EMLc
3. Creating a data base for the respective data management (with or
without a virtual public interface)
4. Collecting, compiling, reviewing and presenting data
5. Prepare the final publication, including an action plan for its
launch, distribution and use
6. Proposal for a new UNICEF catalogue content with supporting analyses
such as cost/benefit analysis of solid dosage forms (Dispersible tablets)
Versus liquids of the same API of selected medicines.
Outputs & deliverables
Under the leadership/direction of UNICEF Supply Division Copenhagen, the
consultant is responsible and fully accountable for planning and execution
of the requested tasks in a way, that reflects the scope of work as laid
out above in a timely manner. Outputs include;
1. A list of pharmaceutical products proposed for deletion, modification or
inclusion in the UNICEF catalogue
2. A data base on sources and prices of medicines
3. 2nd edition of sources and prices of medicines
4. A cost/benefit analysis of at least 3 Actives, based on selected
formulations as agreed upon with UNICEF
Submission of proposals
All applicants should submit their CV along with a document outlining how
they propose to carry out the assignment to achieve the desired outputs.
The proposal document should also provide the financial data with a break
down of the costs and a proposed payment schedule.
The proposals will be evaluated and potential candidates will be
short-listed for a telephone interview.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education
Professional pharmaceutical or medical background or a related technical
field. Knowledge in supply chain and business administration an added
advantage.
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant technical area, experience in
developing countries may be an asset.
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 in a multicultural environment
· Able to work independently
· Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office
applications
· Experience in data analysis and Microsoft Access Database management
· Experience with public procurement and/or UN monitoring and evaluation
activities may be an asset
· Technical pharmaceutical decision making on choices of products and
formulations
Languages
· Excellent writing and oral skills in English and knowledge of another
UN language (French/Spanish) will be an asset.
Remuneration
UNICEF consultancy rates apply in line with fee range of the middle
professional level. For details see the webpage of the International Civil
Service Commissions, ICSC. http://icsc.un.org/
Location: The consultant will be recruited by UNICEF Supply Division
Copenhagen and will work from her/his own location.
Closing date for application: Tuesday, 06. October 2009
Please send CV, proposal and cover letter to:
cthaarup@unicef.org
Reference: Position SSA-09-S&P
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Annika Schwenk <aschwenk@unicef.org>