E-DRUG: WHO Vacancy - Technical Officer for regulation of Medical Devices (inc IVDs)
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Technical Officer - (1902257)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: One year
Job Posting: Jun 20, 2019, 4:38:07 PM
Closing Date: Jul 11, 2019, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva
Organization: HQ/EMP- Essential Medicines and Health Products
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Regulation of Medicines and other Health Technologies unit (RHT) works with Member States and partners to improve the access to essential medicines and other health technologies of assured quality, safety and efficacy or effectiveness. RHT works within the Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals (MVP) cluster departments in the wider framework of Universal Health Coverage and category 4 of the Global programme of Work, and cooperates with disease oriented programmes (among others HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, reproductive health, maternal and child health, immunization, NCDs and mental health) towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The department works with a wide range of UN organizations, international partners and expert networks, and WHO Collaborating Centres.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the overall supervision of the Group Lead of the Regulatory Networks and Harmonization group within RSS the incumbent will, in a timely manner, carry out the following tasks:
- Provide technical support to Member States and Regional Regulatory Harmonization Initiatives in regulatory matters related to the medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics) within the scope of the implementation of WHO Global Model Regulatory Framework for medical devices and adopted national work plans or upon requests by the respective Member States or Harmonization Initiatives;
- Promote regulatory cooperation, convergence, harmonization and work-sharing in the area of medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics) through the provision of technical expertise and assistance in the development and implementation of harmonized technical requirements and guidelines involving international and regional regulatory networks and initiatives;
- Facilitate the development and use of relevant WHO and other internationally recognized guidance and WHO good regulatory practices at the national, regional and international levels;
- Provide assistance in the revision and development of the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) to address the specific issues of regulation of medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics);
- Participate in National Regulatory Authority (NRA) benchmarking in selected countries as well as in the Regional Regulatory Harmonization Initiatives as part of the WHO regulatory systems strengthening programme;
- Contribute to accelerating access to essential quality assured medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics) by supporting development and implementation of reliance and collaborative registration processes and other facilitated registration pathways, including joint regulatory activities;
- Undertake other tasks as required by the Group Lead of Regulatory Networks and Harmonization Group and Coordinator of RSS Team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first level university degree in in biomedical engineering, pharmacy, medicine, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, or related science. Post-graduate degree (Master's level or above) in biomedical engineering, pharmacy, medicine, biological sciences, or other health science-related field.
Desirable: Advanced degree or specialization in the production or regulation of medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics).
Experience
Essential: At least seven years' experience in regulation, production and/or development of medical products including medical devices at national and/or international level. Experience is also required with national decision making and in advisory and advocacy roles to senior government officials and policy makers.
Desirable: International experience in training regulatory authorities and manufacturers concerning the quality, efficacy/performance and safety of medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics).
Skills
Excellent understanding of the concepts of medical product regulation including for medical devices and of WHO's policies and strategies in this area. Good knowledge of product development and production as well as issues related to regulation of and access to medical products, especially in the context of low- and middle-income countries. Proven ability to plan and implement new strategies and activities to achieve a goal. Ability to function effectively in and liaise with multi-sectoral stakeholders with high level of tact and diplomacy. Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills including presentation skills. Substantial knowledge of all aspects of project management and development.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 72,637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3892 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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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.
WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/.
Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
Interested candidates could apply at the WHO website:
https://www.who.int/careers/en/
Dr Samvel AZATYAN
Group Lead
Regulatory Networks and Harmonization [RNH]
Regulatory Systems Strengthening [RSS]
Regulation of Medicines and Other Health Technologies [RHT]
Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals [MVP]
World Health Organization
Geneva, Switzerland
"AZATYAN, Samvel" <azatyans@who.int>