WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Post: Scientist (Strengthening Quality & Health Systems)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The objectives of IVD is to promote technical cooperation, to stimulate interest and coordinated support towards health development in general and specifically, to contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD), with special focus on eradication of polio, elimination of neonatal tetanus and control of measles , based on Global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines. The Objective of Vaccine Supply and Quality Technical Unit is to build capacity of National Regulatory Authority to monitor vaccine safety, quality and efficacy to ensure SEA countries and other developing countries have access to vaccine of assured quality at affordable price.
Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of Director, Family Health and Research, in close collaboration with EDM, IPT, HTS and WCO the incumbent will be responsible for NRA capacity building Programme for medicines including vaccines, diagnostics and medical devices.
1. closely collaborate with WHO Regional and Country Advisers and with national counterparts in countries to plan assessment, identify gaps, prepare multi-year Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for the NRA, and to provide technical support and capacity building activities relevant to country needs and priorities outlined in the IDP;
2. lead and coordinate with other agencies the monitoring of, access to assured quality vaccines and medicines through development of indicators and tools and the collection of reliable information and its analysis;
3. contribute to and collaborate with other SEARO departments, RO,HQ and agencies' work for the development of guidelines on quality control/quality assurance of vaccines and medicines, regulatory inspections and Good Manufacturing Practices, laboratory quality control of vaccines and medicines and other health products e.g. licensing and Marketing Authorization (MA), Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs), Quality Management System and Quality Risks Management;
4. establish and maintain collaboration with outside partners and stakeholders including UN Organizations, the Global Funds, GAVI, BMGF and other multi and bi-lateral organizations, civil society and professional associations that are involved in improving access to assured quality health products of public health importance in South East Asia countries;
5. promote dissemination and use of guidelines and tools to implement 5-step capacity building programme for NRA to regulate safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and medical devices;
6. coordinate development of WHO guidance and best practices for improving access to vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and medical devices of assured quality;
7. develop materials for regional and country advocacy and participate in global, regional and country events related to access of vaccines, medicines, diagnostic and medical devices of assured quality and strengthening health products supply chain management for public sector in LIC;
8. develop in collaboration with other SEARO Departments/Technical Units proposal to submit to donors to support NRA strengthening programme to improve access of members states to health products of assured quality and transfer of technology for Research and Development;
9. contribute in the financial planning of, and fundraising for the project's activities and provide strategic and technical inputs into the regional strategy for FHR and activities plans and to manage workplan for NRA strengthening activities in South East Asia;
10. perform other duties as assigned; and
11. to submit an assignment report at the end of the assignment.
Education:
Essential: University and postgraduate degree either in Biotechnology, pharmacy, medicine or other related science subject.
Desirable: Ph.D (Biophysics)
Skills:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Good negotiating skills; ability to deal with sensitive issues involving stakeholders with different perspectives, able to solicits inputs from all parties and to draw consensus to move forward, work in multi-cultural environment and very good writing skills.
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Competencies:
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results
3. Moving forward in a changing environment
4. Ensuring the effective use of resources
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Excellent knowledge of MS office applications and computer skills for making high quality technical presentations including data analysis.
Experience:
At least 10 years of relevant experience including five years of international experience.
Languages:
Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 80,887 at single rate
USD 87,069 with primary dependants
Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 10 Years
Location: New Delhi, India
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: Two year
Grade: P5
Vacancy Notice No: SEARO/14/TA3
End Date: 4th December, 2014
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