Technical Officer in World Health Organization Require B.Pharm and M.Pharm
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: Technical Officer- Pharmaceutical Policy
Education
Essential: Advanced University Degree in Health or Pharmacy or Social Sciences, Management or Economics.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree (Master or PhD) in related areas like
Health Policy, Health Economics or Social Sciences for health would be
an asset.
Skills
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health Organization.
Thorough
knowledge of the situation in India with regard to pharmaceuticals
policy with good understanding of country's needs and priorities, of
issues and policies in various aspects of pharmaceuticals, of regulatory
systems, main stakeholders and actors. Very good knowledge of WHO
policies, programmes and guidelines in the related areas.
Good
knowledge of the international regulatory framework for
pharmaceuticals, of trade and geopolitics of pharmaceuticals and of the
strategies and progammes of various international agencies.
Sound
technical and policy advisory skills, based on evidence. Public health
leadership skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with
government and colleagues in a team setting at national and
international levels, to share information and data and make oral and
written presentations on technical issues. Very good ability to build
and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other
stakeholders across relevant sectors. Understanding of the potential
motivating factors within national context and ability to adjust to new
approaches in an increasingly complex environment.
Modern
management skills (performance management, team management, planning
and evaluation, etc).Capacity to prepare terms of reference and to
prepare and monitor and manage the implementation of contractual
agreements. Capacity to convey information and options in a structured
and credible way; ability to speak and write clearly. Proficiency in
computer applications and ability to draft reports.
Knowledge of WHO /UN agencies programmes and practices will be an advantage.
Competencies
Building and Promoting Partnerships across the organization and beyond
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel
computer skills for making high quality data analysis and technical
presentations.
Experience:
Essential: At least ten years of progressively responsible experience
in pharmaceuticals, health systems planning, evaluation and strategic
analyses. Track record in positions that required strong technical and
evidence generation skills within multi-sectoral environment and in
multi-disciplinary tasks with precise goals. Very good knowledge of
international pharmaceutical related matters.
Desirable: Experience of work in UN and/or other international
organizations. Experience in promoting/supporting policy dialogue on
pharmaceutical related matters.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
USD 80,734 at single rate
USD 86,904 with primary dependants
Additional Information:
Location: New Delhi
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Duration of contract: Two year
Vacancy Notice No: SEARO/13/TA7
End Date: 4th Oct, 2013
ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
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