# \[e-drug\] Vacancy at WHO/EDM Geneva **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [June 15, 2004, 12:34pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-vacancy-at-who-edm-geneva/19861 "2004-06-15T12:34:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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E-DRUG: Vacancy at WHO/EDM Geneva --------------------------------- [Your chance to work in the Walhalla of Essential Drugs! Copied from PDF file; original available at [http://erecruit.who.int/e-jobs/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.cfm?jobinfo\_uid\_c=1577](http://erecruit.who.int/e-jobs/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.cfm?jobinfo_uid_c=1577) &vaclng=en Please visit the WHO website to apply; do NOT send replies to E-drug! WB] Vacancy Notice No.: HQ/04/HTP/TA168 Date: 9 June 2004 Title: Technical Officer Deadline for applications: 30 June 2004 Grade: P-4 Duty Station: GENEVA Switzerland Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration: 11 months Organizational Unit: Health Technology and Pharmaceuticals (HTP) Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy (EDM) Drug Action Programme (DAP) INTRODUCTION: Description of duties The incumbent will perform the tasks described below under the general supervision of Coordinator DAP, and with the support and technical guidance of the DAP Technical Officer/Focal Point for the African Region and the DAP Medical Officer responsible for monitoring and assessing country pharmaceutical situations. She/he will contribute to EDM/DAP work through collaboration with WHO staff at headquarters, regional and country offices as well as with experts and partners (e.g. NGOs, academic institutions etc.) involved in medicines policies. 1. WHO support to countries for implementation and monitoring of medicines policy (50%): a. Assist in the review and development of tools for efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting ofWHO/EDM work in countries and at regional level. b. Assist in setting up mechanisms and activities related to planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting ofWHO/EDM work in countries and at regional level. This includes regular collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative information on WHO/EDM work and drafting of reports, including for donors. c. Assist in building country capacity to monitor and evaluate the pharmaceutical sector, including relevant policies, byhelping conduct training and setting up monitoring systems. d. Support EDM/DAP work in improving collaboration with other stakeholders involved in access to medicines incountries, including civil society organizations. 2. Global activities on monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical situations (50%): a. Provide assistance in developing and improving tools on general/comprehensive pharmaceutical indicator systems, and mechanisms, including specific components/areas on access, rational use and quality of medicines and on disease-specific medicines indicators. b. Assist WHO/EDM working group and expert committee on monitoring. c. Assist in collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data and in writing and editing reports and publications on the globalpharmaceutical situation. d. Coordinate with IT group the maintenance and update of the WHO/EDM database on country pharmaceuticalsituations, including improving the quality, accuracy, and user-friendliness of the database. 3. Contribute to regular EDM and DAP activities related to medicines policy and strategy as requested by CoordinatorDAP. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education Degree in Public Health or health-related Social Science with experience in health statistics. Skills and Competencies Strong computer, statistical and/or mathematical and analytical skills. Good communication skills and proven ability to write clear and concise reports and to work as a team. Experience At least five years of international experience in health-related matters including medicines, in developing countries and in multicultural environments. Experience working with NGOs and civil society networks as well as other partners involved in the health sector, including at country level. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods for monitoring and evaluation and in using computer-based data management tools.. Languages Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language. Annual salary (Net of tax) Post Adjustment: 59.50 % of the above figures. This 58,041 at a single rate. percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctations or inflation. The Organization reserves the right to assign the position at the P.03 grade if the candidate does not fully meet academic qualifications and relevant experience. A written test may be used as a form of screening. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 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