Vacancy Notice No: HQ/08/IVB/TA210
Title: Technical Officer
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 12 months
Deadline for application : 29 May 2008
Duty Station: GENEVA Switzerland
Organization unit: Immunization, Vaccines and
Biologicals (IVB) /
Expanded Programme on Immunization Plus (EPI)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The incumbent will serve as focal point for vaccine supply sourcing within
FCH/IVB and will have first line
responsibility for the development and implementation of a Vaccine
Procurement Strengthening Programme.
The incumbent, while working on his/her own initiative, will also work as a
member of the EPI+ team to ensure
that policies and strategies relative to vaccine quality and regulation, to
vaccine financing, to appropriate
logistics, and to vaccine selection are considered in vaccine supply
sourcing and vaccine procurement activities.
Description of duties:
Develop vaccine procurement strategies and policy papers for poor and middle
income countries.
Develop guidelines, tools and procedures for vaccine procurement
assessments.
Conduct vaccine procurement systems assessments with NRA and pharmaceutical
teams, whenever possible.
Provide technical support to countries to address gaps and failures in
vaccine procurement systems and
practices.
Develop training programmes, materials and tools.
Conduct regular courses on vaccine procurement.
Prepare regular reports on vaccine procurement and prices in poor and middle
income countries.
Advise countries and regions on vaccine procurement strategies and policies.
Process and ensure quality of data related to production, capacity and
supply in collaboration with colleagues in
Quality, Safety & Standards (QSS).
Analyse and summarize relevant technical information on the vaccine market,
production capacity, demand and
supply of vaccines.
Develop indicators to measure performance and progress towards global and
regional vaccine supply.
Liaise and interact with IVB teams and WHO regional staff to work on
adequate demand and supply data for
vaccine used in routine, accelerated immunization strategies and epidemic
control activities.
Facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information on sources of
vaccines, prices and supply issues.
Develop and maintain a website corner on vaccine supply and manufacturers.
Coordinate IVB activities on vaccine supply sourcing.
Provide regular information on status of supply and procurement in member
states.
Serve as EPI+ focal point on issues related to vaccine supply, technology
transfer, vaccine procurement and
vaccine pricing.
Any other duties as requested by the supervisors or the team coordinator.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University degree; Post-graduate education in a field related to this
position or equivalent level of experience in
pharmaceutical and/or vaccine procurement .
Skills:
Excellent expertise in vaccine procurement strategies, techniques and
procedures.
Good knowledge of UN agency policies and roles in procurement and supply.
Proven ability in complex project management. Strong computer skills and
knowledge of main statistical and
mapping softwares.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Experience:
At least five years experience working with vaccine procurement at the
national and international level.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French, with a working knowledge of the
other language.
Additional Information:
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
Monthly salary: (Net of tax)
USD 5,254 at single rate
USD 5,642 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 70.60 % of the above figure(s). This
percentage is to be considered as indicative since
variations may occur each month either upwards or
downwards due to currency exchange rate
fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the
vacancy has been posted and well
before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
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.