Director Essential Medicines and Health Products

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for Health within the United Nations system, 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.

The Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) department is situated within the Cluster of Health Systems and Innovation (HIS). Its mandate and vision are to ensure that people everywhere have access to the essential medicines and health products that they need; that the medicines and products are safe, effective and of assured quality; and that they are prescribed and used rationally, and affordable to the health systems and patients.

The Role:

To lead the Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) department with around 160 people, serving as the definitive and responsible authority for the EMP department's performance, and responding for WHO on all issues related to essential medicines and health products.

The Candidate:

• An advanced university degree in medicine, pharmacy, or other health science, plus post-graduate training (Master or PhD level) in health science, or public health, or (health) economics or management.
• Extensive knowledge of essential medicines and health products issues, policies and regulations at the national, regional and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources.
• Proven people leadership and managerial experience.
• Ability to represent the Organization and interact effectively with national and international authorities.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Expert knowledge of English. Knowledge of French or another official WHO language will be an asset.

Please find all details of the position and apply online via the WHO website by clicking on the ‘apply’ button below.

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/15/HQ/FT182. Closing date is May 25, 2015.

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