Advisor, Supply Chain Resilience of Essential Health Technologies

Contract

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 154,831 USD and 199,622 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 Department of Innovations, Access to Medicines and Health Technologies (IMT) is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and implementing the Organization’s technical cooperation in access to and rational use of quality medicines and other health technologies. IMT works across all categories of medicines and health technologies, including medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical equipment, blood products, and organs for transplantation. IMT supports countries in addressing barriers to access, addressing challenges across the medical product full life cycle, strengthening regulatory capacity and supporting evidence-based decision making and rational use through health technology assessment. IMT consolidates action in the development of pharmaceutical and other health technology related services and leads efforts in innovation through the regional platform to advance the manufacturing of vaccines and other health technologies, increasing regional capacity in the research and development of priority health products, and supporting the generation of ecosystems to enable development, production and access to medicines and other health technologies.

The incumbent is a member of the Access to Medicines and Health Technologies (AH), providing advice and guidance for the implementation of technical cooperation activities in countries in the Region of the Americas, coherent with strategic orientations provided through Resolutions of the PAHO Governing Bodies, the Strategic Plan, and the Biennial Work Plan (BWP). The incumbent will provide technical support to Member States to strengthen supply chain resilience of essential health technologies as part of the Grant provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of the Canadian Government, and he/she will also represent PAHO on multiple projects related to this objective.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Innovation, Access to Medicines and Health Technologies (IMT) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Access to Medicines and Health Technologies (AH), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1. Provide technical and strategic advice for the implementation of the Resolution CD59/8 on "Increasing production capacity for essential medicines and health technologies", by providing technical guidance to Member States to strengthen supply chain resilience of essential health technologies;
2. Provide technical leadership for the management of the regional studies on supply chain resilience of essential health technologies in the Region of the Americas. This includes collaborating and coordinating with study researchers, follow-up, timeline management, technical support and collection of relevant information for the development of the studies, and performing other project management tasks;
3. Lead the development of national roadmaps for the strengthening of supply chain of essential health technologies in the Region of the Americas;
4. Lead and oversee the development of regional and/or national lists of priority products for supply chain of essential health technologies;
5. Provide direct technical guidance to Member States on institutional arrangements, partnerships and policy approaches that will increase their production capacity for essential medicines and health technologies;
6. Lead technical meetings with internal and/or external stakeholders, including national and regional meetings with PAHO Member States, in order to provide technical recommendations related to supply chain resilience of essential health technologies;
7. Provide expert advice and guidance to Member States on priority setting approaches of health technologies of interest (including vaccines) that will inform their interest of expanding their production capacities, through technology and knowledge transfer approaches;
8. Provide technical direction and support the implementation and the development of of the HSS/MT Unit activities as defined in the Biennial Work Plan (BWP);
9. Collaborate with counterparts in WHO and WHO’s Regional Offices to coordinate activities regarding supply chain resilience of essential health technologies;
10. Collaborate and ensure the preparation and submission of timely and accurate technical reports and other documentation to comply with donor commitments and PAHO requirements;
11. Contribute and collaborate in the preparation, revision and supervision to ensure compliance with the Team’s expected results;
12. When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;
13. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education****:

Essential: A university degree in medicine, other health science or any other discipline related to the functions of the post, and a master’s degree in health economics or related area from a recognized institution.

If your candidacy is retained for an interview, you will need 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 accredited/recognized institution 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 following link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and the 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 professional experience in programs or activities in the area of Health Technologies (research, development, production, regulation, HTA, reimbursement, management), complemented by at least six years of professional experience working in an international health organization.

Desirable: Experience with PAHO, WHO, UN Agencies or NGOs would be an asset.

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****: Write effectively/Share knowledge - 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 knowledge and technical expertise at the highest level in all aspects related to health technologies policies (research, development, regulation, HTA, reimbursement, management), including products critical for the pandemic response.
• Ability in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate activities and independently manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills; ability to integrate managerial and technical inputs into recommendations for decision-making processes.
• Ability to coordinate, establish and maintain identifiable results-oriented productive relationships with key actors within, monitoring activities, ensuring product delivery and reporting.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical 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 current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

REMUNERATION

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

$6,443.83(Salary is non-negotiable)

Post Adjustment****:

$4,091.83 This amount 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 identify candidates to fill other similar short-term professional positions, at the same grade level.
• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening.
• The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.
• 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 is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.