Vacancy as Scientist in 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.

Post: Scientist

Essential:
A first university degree in pharmacy or medicine; complemented by advanced degree (Masters level or above) in related area such as public health, pharmaceutical policy, clinical pharmacology. WHO Competencies:
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results
3. Moving forward in a changing environment
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Promoting WHO's position in health leadership

Experience:
Essential:
At least 10 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical sector, with several years experience in essential medicines selection and use at national and international level. Extensive experience in the technical evaluation of clinical and cost-effectiveness data, including development of clinical guidelines and other strategies to change prescribing behaviors. Experience in evaluating national pharmaceutical systems, developing and evaluating interventions to improve pharmaceutical care. Experience in developing and leading international networks of experts and in interacting with multiple stakeholders as it relates to the pharmaceutical sector. Recognized publication records on medicines policy, selection and use in international scientific peer journals.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of English is required. Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian and Spanish would be assets.

Additional Information:
A written test may be used for screening purposes. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. This vacancy is published in English only.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 80'887 at single rate
USD 87'069 with primary dependants

Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 10 Years
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: One year
Grade: P5
Vacancy Notice No: HQ/14/EMP/TA101
End Date: 29^th August, 2014

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