B.Pharm
PharmD
MBA with specialization in sustainability
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Coordinates and provides senior technical leadership in establishing new approaches
evidence-based policies and strategies for health products
and capacity building initiatives for implementation across Regional and Country Office programmes in the respective area of work. Provides senior level health technical expertise and advice to the Director and Senior Management in the selection of medicines
medical devices including in vitro diagnostics and assistive products and
on the development
and establishment of new health strategies and policies for implementation into and/or the monitoring and evaluation of national and global policies. Ensures effective coordination
management
and accountability of the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a diverse team of technical experts
financial resources and effective work plan coordination to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization. Ensures the coordination and management of the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the Department's area of work of key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Department deliverables. Serves as the scientific/technical reference among UN Agencies and the peer community on the evidence-based selection and use of medicine
medical devices including in vitro diagnostics and assistive products. Builds technical partnerships with other UN Agencies
Donors
research institutions and other stakeholders in the selection and use of medicines
medical devices including in vitro diagnostics and assistive products to position the technical area of work and implementation into respective policies. Represent the programme area of work in global fora and capacity building activities. Ensure the alignment of the WHO model lists of essential and priority health products towards advancing the primary health care and essential health systems capacity for universal health coverage.Performs all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced level university degree (Master's level) in medicine
pharmacy
pharmacology
biomedical engineering
clinical engineering
health policy or other health related disciplines. Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields
with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience Essential: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the management of health products/ technologies selection and use
including: Experience providing senior-level advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers Experience in managing human and financial resources Experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies. Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: Skills Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources. Ability to engage
build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States
partners and media. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area. Globally respected level of technical expertise and knowledge in selection and use of medicines
medical devices including in vitro diagnostics and assistive products. Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes
which may include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes. Strong skills in developing and establishing polices and strategies.•Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Ensuring the effective use of resources Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Other UN Language (Arabic
Chinese
Russian or Spanish)
Knowledge of Arabic Language and basic knowledge of French