[e-drug] PROCUREMENT OFFICER P-3/Stop TB Partnership Secretariat, WHO

["Matiru, Robert H." <matirur@who.int>]

E-DRUG: PROCUREMENT OFFICER P-3/Stop TB Partnership Secretariat, WHO
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Vacancy Notice No.: STB/06/TA384
Title: Technical Officer (Procurement)
Posting Date: 13 September 2006
Deadline for applications: 27 September 2006
Grade: P-3
Annual salary (net of tax): US$ 49,149 at a single rate Plus a Post Adjustment equivalent to 70.60%* of this figure (*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.)

Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 11 months
Duty Station: GENEVA, Switzerland
Organizational Unit: Stop TB (STB), Stop TB Partnership Secretariat (TBP)
Organization: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
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Purpose of the Post:

The incumbent acts as a principle officer for procurement of second line anti-TB drugs  by the Global Drug Facility (GDF) according to the overall strategic objectives and principles of the GDF and Green Light Committee (GLC) within the Stop TB Partnership.

Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field  activity (Overview of the programme):

The Stop TB Partnership was created to realize the goal of the elimination of  TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every TB patient has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new prevention, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies to stop TB. 

As a key initiative of the Stop TB Partnership, the objectives of the GDF are to increase access to high quality 1st and 2nd line anti-TB drugs (and related supplies) for DOTS implementation according to the "Stop TB Strategy" by linking the demand for drugs to supply and monitoring, competitively outsourcing services to partners, simplifying drug management, and strengthening TB programme performance.

Organizational Context (Describe the work environment, the role of the individual within the team - team member, specialist, adviser, facilitator, coordinator/manager, representative, expert, authority in the field, etc) available guidelines and degree of independence in decision making, and nature and purpose of contact within and outside the Organization.

The procurement officer under the supervision of the GDF Operations Manager and GDF Procurement Team Leader, will primarily assist in the follow-up and evaluation of an operational plan to procure, through the GDF, 2nd  line anti-TB drugs for DOTS-Plus projects approved by the GLC for the management of multidrug-resistant (MDR)-TB. The incumbent will also assist the GDF in the procurement of first-line anti-TB drugs and related supplies, particularly in relation to supply chain monitoring. This involves contacts and coordination with counterparts in GDF (particularly the procurement sub-team), the Green Light Committee secretariat, in the regions, within the Stop TB partnership Secretariat at headquarters and with Regional and Country offices. The work also calls for contacts outside the organization with counterparts from National TB Programmes, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and the International Drug Purchase Facility-UNITAID.

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what  the incumbent has to do  to achieve main objectives):

Working with the lead 2nd line Procurement Officer to coordinate the procurement of 2nd line anti-TB drugs for GLC-approved DOTS-Plus projects to:
Ø Coordinate and monitor contractual relations and activities with contracted procurement agents for second line anti-TB drugs;

Ø Monitor the performance of the procurement agents and manufacturers of second line anti-TB drugs;

Ø Provide accurate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Ø Collect, collate and analyse reports from GLC projects on stock position and consumption;

Ø Maintain and update the database on the procurement in the GLC projects;

Ø Coordinate the quality control and pre-shipment inspection agents and update the database with the results;

Ø Prepare reports on the procurement for consultants prior to monitoring missions;

Ø Analyse reports from the monitoring missions and the recommendations;

Ø Coordinate the tender process to select  manufacturers for second line anti-TB drugs;

Ø Coordinate with the GFATM the procurement of 2nd line anti-TB drugs to GLC-approved projects 

Working with the first line anti-TB drug  procurement team to:

Ø Monitor the performance of the procurement agents and manufacturers of first line anti-TB drugs in all aspects but specifically in relation to improvement of lead times and information management;

Ø Co-ordinate and placement of drug order requests for GDF to ensure that this process is efficient and effectively executed particularly in relation to communications with the supply partners and with the ARM sub-team of GDF;

Ø Providing accurate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders and partners;

Ø Collect, collate and analyse reports including stock position reports from suppliers and agents;

Ø Provide data for GDF donor reports and internal reports.

RECRUITMENT PROFILE

Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent analytical, planning, negotiation and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of various tools, processes, standards and principles for procurement of medicines. Diplomacy, tact, courtesy and assertiveness.

Education (Qualifications):
Essential: An advanced degree in public health/management or international development/relations or equivalent
Desirable:  Degree in Pharmacy. Training in Drug Management.

Experience:
Essential: Work experience in international health/management or international development or equivalent. Experience in working effectively with various organizations, including UN agencies, donor agencies, national governments, NGOs and private sector companies.

Desirable: Experience in Drug Management and TB Control.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French with a (good) working knowledge of the other language.  Knowledge of another WHO official language an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Computer literacy (particularly MS packages of Word, Excel and Outlook).  Excellent attention to detail.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Online Applications should be submitted via WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the GDF website at: www.stoptb.org/GDF 
to learn more about the GDF.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 27 September 2006