Technical Officer

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Job Description

Under general guidance of the Director, Department of UHC/Health Systems & Life Course and direct technical supervision of the Technical Officer, Essential Drugs and Medicines, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:1. Provide technical support to the Member States to develop and implement National Medicines Policy, strengthen medicines procurement and supply chain management system and pricing regulations.2. Provide technical support to the Member States to promote rational use and combat antimicrobial resistance through adoption of Access, Watch and Reserve’ (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics, appropriate use and regulation of antimicrobials and medicines, monitoring of antimicrobial consumption and establishment of antimicrobial stewardship programs.3. Support the development of production of regional and global public goods, regional policies, guidelines and information products based on assessment of needs, monitoring of pharmaceutical situations and lessons learned from the Region.4. Support organization and delivery of regional and national workshops and meetings related to medicines.5. Assist collaboration with technical units involved in medicines issues within the Regional Office and WHO country offices and external stakeholders.6. Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the progress of workplan and budget implementation.7. Perform other related duties, as assigned.8. Submit an end of assignment report (mandatory)
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Essential:

University degree (Bachelor’s level) in pharmacy or related field from a recognized university.

Experience
Essential:

At least five years of experience in development and implementation of pharmaceutical system strengthening including national medicines policies, procurement and supply chain management, quality assurance of medical products, and rational use of medicines in low and middle income countries. Demonstrated exposure at international level.

Skills:

Strong analytical, planning and operational skills.2. Knowledge and skills in data collection and developing publications.3. Good interpersonal skills.4. Good project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in complex organizational environment.

Language Skills:
Essential: