World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Title: Roster of Consultant – Clinical Expertise for the assessment of vaccines for the purpose of the WHO Prequalification and Emergency Use Listing
Job ID: 2403984
Location: Anywhere
Job type: Full-time
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Organization: HQ/VAX Vaccines & Immunization Devices Assessment
Deliverables
- Produce timely assessment reports (AR) of the reviewed information.
- Report on critical, major, and other deficiencies detected during the review of the documentation/data (assigned to the consultant).
- Assess the applicant’s responses to queries raised in the AR and decide on the adequacy of each response. Several sets of queries may be necessary.
- Provide WHO with a recommendation and final remarks on the evaluation based on the documentation assigned for review to the consultant. This should be based on the most updated scientific and regulatory grounds.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- Advanced university degree in medicine, biology, or pharmacy.
Desirable:
- A postgraduate degree in biostatistics or in epidemiology with focus on infectious diseases or related science.
Experience
Essential:
- Over ten years’ experience in the field of infectious diseases, immunization and regulation of biological products including vaccines acquired by working in the field of immunization or community and preventive medicine at country or international level and/or with a National Regulatory Authority (NRAs), with at least 5 years respective experience at the national level.
- Extensive experience in the evaluation of clinical trials for vaccines.
Desirable:
- Experience at international level.
- Work experience in developing countries.
Skills:
Essential:
- Solid clinical scientific background, particularly in the area of infectious diseases and vaccines
- Expert must have technical skills and knowledge on the development, strengthening and monitoring of regulatory systems for vaccines, drugs, biologicals, and medical devices.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with WHO prequalification procedure, with WHO activities in strengthening the capacity to regulate clinical trials, vaccines as a biological medical product and /or with the NRA assessment procedure.
Languages required:
Essential:
- Expert knowledge of English.
Remuneration
Band level C: USD 500 – 625 per day.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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Title: Roster of Consultant – Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) expertise for the assessment of vaccines for the purpose of the WHO Prequalification and Emergency Use Listing
Job ID: 2500615
Location: Anywhere
Job type: Full-time
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Organization: HQ/VAX Vaccines & Immunization Devices Assessment
Deliverables
- Produce timely assessment reports (AR) of the reviewed information.
- Report on critical, major, and other deficiencies detected during the review of the documentation/data (assigned to the consultant)
- Assess the applicant’s responses to queries raised in the AR and decide on the adequacy of each response. Several sets of queries may be necessary.
- Provide WHO with a recommendation and final remarks on the evaluation based on the documentation assigned for review to the consultant. This should be based on the most updated scientific and regulatory grounds.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- Advanced university degree in medicine, biology, pharmacy or microbiology.
Desirable:
- A postgraduate degree in biostatistics.
Experience
Essential:
- Over ten years’ experience in the pharmaceutical field.
- Extensive experience in the area of CMC of vaccines including the understanding of Quality Systems.
- Experience in the regulation, manufacturing and control of vaccines, and ability to work in a complex international environment.
- Experience in monitoring of regulations and regulatory systems of NRAs, including lot release, manufacture and laboratory good practices, laboratory access, post-marketing surveillance (quality aspects) and other activities like writing regulatory procedures.
Desirable:
- Participation in WHO evaluations of NRA and vaccine manufacturers as well as in other WHO activities.
Skills:
Essential:
- Expert must have technical skills and knowledge on the development, strengthening and monitoring of regulatory systems for vaccines, drugs, biologicals, and medical devices.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with WHO prequalification procedure, with WHO activities in strengthening the capacity to regulate clinical trials, vaccines as a biological medical product and /or with the NRA assessment procedure.
Languages required:
Essential:
- Expert knowledge of English.
Remuneration
Band level C: USD 500 – 625 per day.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Title: Consultant – Leadership Excellence Flagship Program Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement
Job ID: 2500275
Location: Anywhere
Job type: Full-time
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 6 months
Organization: HQ/ACD WHO Academy
Deliverables
Objective 1: Masterclass, assessments, Capstone Projects, and Seminar Delivery
- Up to 7 Masterclasses: Tailored to Phase 2 objectives, in collaboration with the WHO Academy delivery team, ensuring masterclasses are delivered for high-level senior leaders.
- Delivery Modalities: Collaborate to define and adapt the modality of each session to suit the regional/country context, ensuring that the content aligns with local needs and dynamics.
- Seminar Facilitation and Moderation: Actively participate in facilitating and moderating sessions, including 1 seminar at the Academy premises for the Leadership Excellence Programme, in collaboration with WHO regional offices.
Objective 2: Training Program Implementation Guidelines
- Implementation Guidelines and Process Documentation Delivered: Develop and submit comprehensive guidelines and process documentation to ensure a coordinated and seamless delivery of the Leadership Excellence training program in Phase 2.
- Gap Analysis and Feedback Report: Provide a report on gap analysis from Phase 1, along with actionable recommendations to address stakeholder needs and improve program effectiveness for Phase 2.
Objective 3: Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership Excellence Program Coordination: Serve as the focal point for WHO Academy, ensuring the effective coordination and delivery of the Leadership Excellence training programs, and proactively enhance engagement and improve the quality of the program.
- Leadership Content Enhancement: In partnership with WHO regions, adapt and tailor some part of the program on leadership diplomacy specifically for senior leaders, ensuring the material is customized to align with regional contexts and needs.
- Network/Community of Practice Established: Build and foster a network or community of practice for WHO senior leaders, facilitating ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- University degree in business administration, education, social sciences, public health, or a related field.
Experience:
Essential:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in:
- Training design, learning delivery, or implementation, preferably in an international or health-focused organization;
- Senior leadership or management roles;
- Leadership learning;
- Organizing events for senior management.
Desirable:
- Experience in agile management and project management.
- Experience in needs assessment.
- Experience in learning and capacity building.
Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:
- Strong ability in facilitation of high-level events
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong networking skills
- Proven competency in leadership training
Languages and level required
Essential:
- Expert knowledge of English
Desirable:
- Intermediate knowledge of French.
Remuneration
Band level B: USD 7,000 – 9,980 per month
Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online