# E-DRUG: Vacancy WHO/DAP P98-113 **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [December 1, 1998, 10:40pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-vacancy-who-dap-p98-113/3968 "1998-12-01T22:40:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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E-drug: Vacancy WHO/DAP P98-113 ------------------------------- Below please find the vacancy notice (in English and in French) for a technical officer to be responsible for drug management and supply strategies. We are looking for someone with business/management/public administration training and hopefully also pharmacy or other relevant health training. The person should have strong developing country drug management experience, preferrably both public and private sectors. Other specifics are in the post description. Note that the closing date is 30 December. The post says `limited duration', which is standard on all such post descriptions. It is an extrabudgetary post, but a critical one which we expect to continue for the foreseeable future. Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested. Note that applications should be made by completing a personal history form and should quote the vacancy notice number and include a detailed curriculum vitae and photograph. (Further details can be found in the attachment). They should be sent to: Head Professional Candidates Division of Personnel World Health Organization 20 avenue Appia CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland Jonathan Quick Director, Essential Drugs and Other Medicines (EDM) ------ Vacancy Notice No. 98/113-E Qualifications indicated in this vacancy are MINIMUM requirements. Candidates who are less qualified will not be considered. Title: Technical Officer (post of limited duration) Grade: P.5 Official station (country): Geneva, Switzerland Organizational location/unit: Action Programme on Essential Drugs (DAP) Objectives of the programme: The objective of the Action Programme on Essential Drugs is to support Member States in ensuring the regular supply and rational use of a selected number of safe and effective drugs and vaccines of acceptable quality at the lowest possible cost, towards the goal of health for all. The successful candidate will: Coordinate DAP work in the area of drug management and supply strategies; support Member States in establishing and maintaining effective national drug supply systems; develop a programme of applied research related to access, drug management, and supply strategies; develop manuals, training materials, training programmes and other necessary tools in these areas; ensure collaboration in these technical areas within WHO, with multilateral agencies, with NGOs, and with other international organizations; provide overall country programme development support for a specified number of countries. Qualifications Required: Education and skills: University degree in business administration or health care administration; graduate training in pharmacy, public health, medicine, or a related health field. Extensive working knowledge of all aspects of public sector drug management and supply, including strategies, procurement, distribution, logistics, inventory control; demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports, technical documents, training manuals. The following would be an advantage: familiarity with cost sharing insurance and other financing systems; skills in management information system design and operation; computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Experience: Extensive experience (at least 10 years) at the national and international levels in health system management and supply management, preferably in the area of public sector drug management; at least five years' work experience in developing countries. Experience in developing and implementing national drug policies and essential drugs programmes; training and experience in applied research and private sector experience in pharmaceutical marketing and distribution desirable. Languages: Excellent knowledge of English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language. Working knowledge of Russian, Spanish or other official language of WHO would be an asset. Annual salary (net of tax): US$ 56 664 at single rate and US$ 61 090 with primary dependants. Post Adjustment: 66.7% of the above figures. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. HOW TO APPLY Applications will only be accepted when accompanied by a completed WHO Personal History Form which can be obtained from: Head, Professional Candidates Division of Personnel World Health Organization Avenue Appia CH-1211 Geneva 27 Applications should quote the vacancy notice number and include a detailed curriculum vitae and photograph and should be sent to: Head, Professional Candidates Division of Personnel World Health Organization Avenue Appia CH-1211 Geneva 27 By FAX to: +41-22 791 4822 (when calling from outside Switzerland) 022 791 4822 (when calling from within Switzerland) By Email to: Internet: vacant@who.ch A copy sent by email should only be considered as advance information. A signed copy with a photograph should be mailed or faxed (see above). Please ensure that, if any attachments are encoded, they are encoded with UUENCODE. If we are unable to easily decode your attachments, you will be requested to resend your message or use another method for your application. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 30 DECEMBER 1998 Applications from WOMEN are encouraged. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION Staff are subject to assignment to any office of the WHO in the world and mobility is encouraged. Candidates should expect to be interviewed and to take a written test. WHO has a smoke free environment. PPR/PRC, 20 NOVEMBER 1998 This vacancy notice can be seen at: [http://www.who.ch/per/vacancies](http://www.who.ch/per/vacancies)