Technical Officer – Medicines Regulation & Production/AMR at World Health Organisation (WHO)
Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
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Job Posting: Oct 26, 2021, 2:34:05 PM
Closing Date: Nov 15, 2021, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time
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Job Description – Technical Officer – Medicines Regulation & Production/AMR (2105472)
Technical Officer – Medicines Regulation & Production/AMR – (2105472)
Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
:
Job Posting: Oct 26, 2021, 2:34:05 PM
Closing Date: Nov 15, 2021, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Within the framework of the “One Health Approach,” the mission of the Unit of Antimicrobial Resistance in the WHO African region is to define, advance, promote and monitor comprehensive policies and strategies that prevent, reduce, and mitigate drug-resistant infections and the overall impact of antimicrobial resistance in the WHO African Region. Its main objectives are to coordinate the implementation, monitoring and documentation of the AFRO inter-cluster joint work plan on AMR ; advocate in collaboration with tripartite and other partners the development, implementation and monitoring of national action plans in the context of the One Health approach; establish effective regional and national multisectoral coordination and partnership on AMR; enhance awareness and understanding of AMR; strengthen Infection prevention and control (IPC), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in health facilities and communities; optimize the use of antimicrobial medicines in the context of One Health approach, and improve quality and coverage of AMR surveillance. A key purpose of the WHO Health System Strengthening Framework for Action is to promote a common understanding of what a health system is and what constitutes health systems strengthening. It also provides a basis to support countries in scaling up health systems and services: addressing bottlenecks in a collaborative, coordinated way, driven by desired health outcomes, to achieve sustainable system-wide effects. To be most effective, this process must be country-led, based on priorities set out in comprehensive national health plans.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Technical Officer, within an assigned area of responsibility, will work in close consultation with the WHO Representative, WHO Regional Office, WHO Headquarters, and other UN and/or, development partners, academic institutions, civil society, and international counterparts for expediting the effective implementation of the AMR national action plan in the country and achieve planned milestones to monitor national progress. The incumbent shall: Provide technical input to the work program in the area of Antimicrobial Resistance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or microbiology in a related field from a recognized institution.
Desirable: Degree in medicine or pharmacy
Experience:
Essential: At least 10 years of experience in supporting the planning, development and implementation of public health initiatives in countries, with emphasis on strengthening key health systems. Experience working across different departments and programmes to deliver impact in the field
Desirable: Experience in developing and implementing AMR relevant activities in countries, regional or global level. Experience in planning for and responding to health emergencies. Experience in working with UN agencies, NGOs, academia and other national and international stakeholders.
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Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.