Health Logistics Officer - (1703829)

Grade: P3
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 1 year
Posting Date Nov 15, 2017, 12:42:33 PM
Closing Date Nov 29, 2017, 4:29:00 AM
Primary Location Bangladesh-Dhaka
Organization SE_BAN WR Office, Bangladesh
Schedule Full-time

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly
respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.

1. Assess health logistics inventory and needs, focusing on health facilities, laboratory facilities, mobile medical activities, patients' transportation, outbreak
response (IPCs, deployment of medical products, etc.) and WASH activities required to support the health emergency response.

2. Support the WHE team lead and WHO partners within the logistics cluster in the development of health logistics response plan, priority activities, and list of
required means to adequately address the WHO and partner health operation needs.

3. Provide technical guidance to the MOH logistics team on the appropriate functioning of the health facilities, mobile medical activities such as vaccination
campaigns, laboratory support and other emergency health related activities.

4. Facilitate the set up and the overall management of emergency health facilities through the rehabilitation of existing facilities or the deployment of emergency
units using the capacity of the WHO/OSL partners or subcontracted actors.

5. Ensure that the health facilities as well as mobile health activities have sustainable access to clean water, energy source, waste management facilities and
adequate supply in compliance with WHO health standards.

6. Oversee the efficient and safe transportation of laboratory samples to provide WHO and partners with best appropriated sample results lead time.

7. Provide quality assurance to the set up and sustainable access to adequate, efficient and safe cold chain facilities for a reliable supply of medical items
requiring temperature control environment.

8. Monitor, evaluate and report country progress on health logistics activities within the health facilities and for other health activities in the context of the incident
management system.

9. Develop and conduct required training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and ease the implementation of efficient health logistics
management for all health activities.

10. Draft the required evaluation or situation reports to ensure appropriate communication and reporting mechanisms with the onsite OSL lead, incident manager,
all concerned technical experts and OSL regional and HQ entities.

11. Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Essential: University degree in health (medicine, nursing), pharmacy or other related field with certified training in health logistics.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in the design and implementation of health logistics assessment
and/or the design and management of related projects in emergency situations. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national
authorities.
Desirable: Some experience or a sound knowledge of WHO's mandate and goals or in UN organizations/ agencies, international institutions, health cluster
partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or nongovernmental organizations.

Skills

-Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response activities in the field of health logistics management with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems
in difficult circumstances.

-Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to elaborate and implement projects.-Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under
pressure.

-Proven ability to promote cohesive action and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.

-Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.:

REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting
at USD 58,583 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost
of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1601 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual
leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required 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 institution accredited/recognized 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 link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the
WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int./

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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 particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220./ul>