E-drug: Vacancy for Technical Officer on TRIPS in WHO/EDM
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The Drug Action Programme of the WHO Department of Essential
Drugs and Medicines Policy has a vacancy for an 11-month Technical
Officer in the area of TRIPS and Access to Essential Medicines. The
closing date for receipt of applications is 14 April 2003.
Gilles Forte
Technical Officer, Focal Point Africa
Drug Action Programme (DAP)
Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy (EDM)
World Health Organisation
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
WWW: http//www.who.int/medicines
Tel: (+41 22) 791 36 17 Direct
(+41 22) 791 46 52 Secretary
Fax:(+41 22) 791 41 67
e-mail: forteg@who.int
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Vacancy Notice No.: HQ/03/HTP/TA77
Title: Technical Officer
Deadline for applications : 14 April 2003 (12 day(s) left until closing!)
Grade: P-4
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration: Eleven months
Duty Station: GENEVA Switzerland
Organizational Unit:
Health Technology and Pharmaceuticals (HTP)
Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy (EDM )
Drug Action Programme (DAP)
INTRODUCTION:
Objectives of the Programme
In the context of the World Health Organization (WHO) medicines
strategy (Resolution WHA 54.11) and the Revised Drug Strategy
(Resolution WHA 52.19), WHO is mandated to cooperate with its
Member States, at their request, and with relevant Organizations to:
(1) assist Member States to develop pharmaceutical and health
policies related to international agreements; and (2) monitor, analyse,
study and report on existing and future health implications of
international trade agreements.
Description of duties
The incumbent will carry out the assigned tasks described below
under the guidance and supervision of the DAP Team Coordinator.
She/he will operate within the EDM/DAP team and will closely
collaborate, primarily with DAP staff, for issues such as monitoring
and support to countries. She/he will develop and maintain
collaboration with partners such as recognized experts,
representatives of Member States, International Agencies, NGOs and
collaborating centres.
The incumbent will undertake the following tasks:
- Monitor information related to TRIPS and share it with relevant
staff, experts and partners. Assist DAP Team Coordinator in
drafting of briefing notes and other technical papers.
- In accordance with WHO's role as Observer to the WTO Council
for TRIPS, assist DAP Team Coordinator in monitoring all relevant
issues under discussion at WTO that may have implications for the
health sector.
- Coordinate the work of the WHO Network for monitoring the impact
of globalization and international trade agreements on access to
drugs.
- Provide technical input to DAP regional focal points for addressing
TRIPS related issues in countries and regions and assist them in
the organisation of national and regional workshops on
globalization, TRIPS and access to medicines.
- Provide technical input to EDM research studies on TRIPS and
perform other duties as requested by DAP Team Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education
University degree in law, political science or economics.
Skills and Competencies
- Proactive and creative approach to work.
- Excellent communication and writing skills and team spirit.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and often under
considerable time pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environment.
Experience
- Over five years' experience of working on issues related to the
implementation of intellectual property rights in developing
countries.
- Experience of working on issues related to the impact of the new
intellectual property rules in the health sector would be an
advantage.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working
knowledge of the other language. Working knowledge of Spanish an
asset.
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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.
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Annual salary (Net of tax)
US$ 58,041 at a single rate. Post Adjustment: 48.50 % of the above
figures. This 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.
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Applications from women and from nationals of non- and
under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Only
candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Any
appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff
Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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on-line applications are strongly encouraged (see WHO web site).
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