Advisor, Medicines, Health Technologies and Research

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This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 131,725 USD and 169,832 USD.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services (HSS) is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas: strengthening health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening regulatory frameworks and financial protection mechanisms to promote the progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the technical guidance of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS) and the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

  1. Advise, adapt and integrate global and regional strategic objectives in Medicines, Health Technologies and Research into the national program of work; provide technical cooperation to National Authorities (Ministry of Health, ANVISA – Agência Nacional de vigilância Sanitária, FIOCRUZ – FundaçãoOswaldo Cruz, Hemobras- Emp. Brasileira de Hemoderivados e Biotecnologia, States and Municipalities, in the development of policies favoring access, innovation, production, pricing and rational use of health technologies focusing on the development of policy, norms, and regulatory capacity, supporting the strengthening and decentralization of pharmaceutical services;
  2. Advise and support the implementation of National Policy in Health Technology Management, the establishment of national and regional networks in health technology assessment and processes determining the selection, incorporation and management of health technologies within the Unified Health System (SUS);
  3. Provide technical support for the implementation of the National Blood Policy, of the National Blood Transfusion Program and of the National Program of Patient Safety;
  4. Develop technical cooperation strategies to strengthen national capacity in science, technology and innovation, evaluation of national capacity, the definition of priorities, the development of policy and the regulatory framework guiding technological innovation, and the development of the health industrial complex at the national level, taking into consideration the global context;
  5. Link the national program of work with the sub-regional, regional and global work program in Medicines and Health Technologies; support national authorities in bilateral and multi-lateral technical cooperation initiatives and promoting networking;
  6. Manage and coordinate activities of the Health Technologies and Research unit within the Country Office; guide the technical work program ensuring that it is coherent with the Organization’s Governing Bodies mandates, the Country Cooperation Strategy 2014-2017, and orientations of the cooperation agreements (TC) with the Ministry of Health Brazil;
  7. Plan, program, implement, monitor and evaluate the development of the technical cooperation programs of work in medicines, health technologies and research, coherent with the programmatic orientations within the Biennial Work Plan (BWP);
  8. Mobilize political, technical and financial resources to support and expand regional, sub-regional and national programs and activities related to areas of responsibility;
  9. Participate in team-based project development and execution of the program of work and the preparation of the biennial work plan related budgets and work plans, progress reports, periodic analytical reports to donors, publications, briefing books, etc.;
  10. Promote the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the academic sector to strengthen the MOH’s capacity to monitor programmatic progress and impact of public health interventions;
  11. Provide leadership, guidance and monitoring of supervised staff by setting clear work objectives, ensuring timely and effective use of performance reviews and feedback mechanisms, engaging in regular communications, and solving interpersonal or technical conflicts; establish and support a learning environment; administer, allocate and monitor the financial, logistical and staff resources assigned to the team; prepare, and justify the program of work and budget proposals, etc.;
  12. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education****:

Essential: A bachelor’s and master’s degree in a pharmaceutical or other health-related science, health economics, planning and/or public health from a recognized university.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO, only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience****:

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in the administration of programs and projects related to medicines, health technology, policy and regulation, pharmacoeconomics, procurement and supply management, production and quality control, or service delivery.

SKILLS****:

PAHO Competencies:

  • Overall attitude at work****: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences****: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
  • Teamwork****: Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.
  • Communication****: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Listen/Write effectively/Share knowledge - Foresees communication needs of audience and targets message accordingly. Facilitates open communication; encourages others to share their views openly and takes time to understand and consider their views. Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.
  • Producing Results****: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results - Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team’s problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team’s benefit.
  • Ensuring effective use of resources****: Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well - Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analyses and anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives. Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and team’s projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization.
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond****: Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration - Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success. Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success.

Technical Expertise:

  • Theoretical and practical expertise medicines and health technologies; technical and social determinants of access and use of health technologies, covering areas of policy development and regulation.
  • Broad knowledge of management principles and practices with specific emphasis in financing, innovation and public health production and quality evaluation, and service delivery.
  • Technical expertise in providing technical assistance to countries in the development, management, operation, or evaluation of programs or projects in health technologies and research.
  • Managerial skills for the development, implementation and analysis of technical cooperation programs and activities, including budget programming and control.
  • Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation projects, interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions, budget programming and control.
  • Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical, conceptual, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to identify, assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendation on key political and technical issues.
  • Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary****: (Net of taxes)

$74,913.00 post adjustment

Post Adjustment****: 27.5% 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level****.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy.

Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this post. The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.

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