E-DRUG: WHO position: Young Professionals Programme - Technical Officer (Access to Medicines and Health Products)
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Dear E-druggers
The deadline for applications for this position is 19 January 2022. Candidates must be from one of the listed least-developed countries.
Regards
Andy
https://www.unjobnet.org/jobs/detail/35452368
Young Professionals Programme - Technical Officer (Access to Medicines and Health Products)
World Health Organization (WHO)
HQ/MHP Access to Medicines and Health Products
Geneva (Switzerland)
Grade: P2, Entry Professional
Occupations: Healthcare, Programme and Project Management
Close on 19 Jan 2022
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS
The Young Professionals Programme
WHO Headquarters offers opportunities for young professionals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to engage in WHO's work and build skills and competence in key public health areas. This is a structured programme which incorporates additional exposure and experience at country level and career support.
Young Professionals will be assigned to regular WHO positions and will be fully immersed in WHO's technical work. Young Professionals will benefit from career support, networking, mentoring and tailored learning opportunities throughout this period to support them in achieving their personal career goals. To enhance their knowledge and widen their professional network, the YPP may be posted in a different WHO office on short-term learning assignments.
Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria in addition to the minimum requirements of the position will be used to shortlist candidates:
- To be no older than 35 years on 31 December of the year of application.
- To be a national of a country eligible for the Programme: List of Eligible Countries
(http://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/taleo/List_of_Eligible_Countries_2.pdf)
- To hold a relevant university degree obtained in your home country or other eligible country.*
*Exceptions will be considered where no institute of higher education exists offering the degrees required for eligibility to this Programme as per the World Higher Education Database.
Objectives of the Programme
The Access to Medicines and Health Products Division (MHP) collaborates with Member States and other partners from the public and private sectors, academia and the civil society to improve access to essential medicines and other health products that are affordable and of assured quality.
The Intellectual Property and Management Team (IPM) focuses in priority on the following areas of work:
(1) the coordination and implementation of the Trilateral Collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO);
(2) the implementation of the GSPA-PHI recommendations; and
(3) the coordination and implementation of the WHO Covid-19 -Technology Access Pool (C-TAP).
The activities of the MHP/IPM Team aim at addressing the outcomes and targets of the 13th General Programme of Work, and of the Sustainable Development Goals, notably target 3.8 to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
Organizational context
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Special Projects in the Access to Medicines and Health Products Division (MHP), the incumbent will contribute to and support technical and project management related work on access to medicines and health products. This will be done among others through the review and analysis of technical documents; the drafting of briefing notes and reports on access to medicines and health products; the drafting of material for advocacy and communication; the establishment and maintenance of tools and mechanisms to facilitate retrieval of information for WHO staff, consultants and experts. The incumbent will facilitate collaboration with other teams in the MHP Divisions, in other divisions and in WHO regional and country offices for work related to access to medicines and health products as well as on innovation.
Summary of Assigned Duties
Under the supervision of the Head of Special Projects in ADG/MHP's Office, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
- Support WHO/MHP work on access to medicines and health products including work related to innovation; assist in the organization of meetings and workshops and support coordination of provision of joint technical assistance to countries;
- Collect and analyze information including through countries and stakeholders surveys; draft briefings and reports as well as communication and advocacy material on work related to access to medicines and health products including innovation;
- Support planning, organization and reporting for meetings related to work on access to and innovation of medicines and health products, including consultations with stakeholders such as Member States, private sector and civil society organizations;
- Facilitate collaboration with other teams in the MHP Divisions, in other divisions and in WHO regional and country offices for work related to access to medicines and health products and innovation
- Undertake other activities as assigned by supervisors.
Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
- Communication
- Producing results
Functional Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams.
- A strong commitment to international public health; an interest in adapting to varied physical and professional environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
- Ability for teamwork and for establishing and maintaining collaboration within WHO and with other partners.
- Ability to engage in a smooth, balanced and inclusive way with networks and key stakeholders working in the field of access to medicines and health products.
- Work within tight deadlines on a results-oriented basis and propose innovative approaches and solutions.
Education Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
Advanced university degree in public health, medical or pharmaceutical studies or related fields. A university degree in a relevant subject must have been obtained in your home country or other eligible country.
DESIRABLE
Advanced university degree in international relations or law.
Experience
ESSENTIAL
At least two years of experience in the area of access to medicines and health products. Knowledge of project management. Experience in writing clear and concise reports and technical documents.
DESIRABLE
Experience in working at the country level and/or with countries. Experience in working with health-related public and private sectors, academia and/or civil society organizations.
Use of Language Skills
ESSENTIAL
Intermediate knowledge of English.
DESIRABLE
Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of another WHO official language.
Additional Information
Candidates may apply to one or more vacancies advertised under the YPP; candidates should ensure they meet the vacancy and programme eligibility criteria.
The selection process may include asynchronous video assessment, technical evaluation and interview.
If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/.
Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Should you have any questions, please check our FAQs available at https://www.who.int/careers.
If your question is not listed, please contact us at YPP@who.int.
For information on WHO's operations, please visit: http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
WHO has zero-tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment).
All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
Andy Gray BPharm MSc(Pharm) FPS FFIP
Senior Lecturer
Division of Pharmacology
Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PBag 7 Congella 4013 South Africa
WHO Collaborating Centre on Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice
Honorary Senior Scientist: Consultant Pharmacist
Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA)
Visiting Fellow, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda (Grahamstown)
email: graya1@ukzn.ac.za or andy@gray.za.net