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Consultancy – Strengthening Regulatory Capacity and Convergence, WPRO

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Manila

Requirements

  • Educational Qualifications
  • Essential: University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biologicals or health-related sciences
  • Desirable: Post-graduate (master’s level) degree in Public Health (or related field)
  • Experience
  • Essential: Minimum of five years of proven professional and working experience in qualitative / quantitative research or clinical research or the regulation of medical products
  • Desirable: Experience on benchmarking of national regulatory authorities in developing countries
  • Skills/Knowledge
  • Proven ability to plan and implement new strategies and activities to achieve a goal. Ability to function and communicate effectively. Broad knowledge of the regulation of medical products (e.g., review of product dossiers for quality, safety, and efficacy, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials, regulatory inspections, laboratory access and lot release, and market surveillance) is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively with national regulatory authority experts and stakeholders.
  • Languages and level required
  • Essential: Expert knowledge of English (writing, reading and speaking)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in regional activities of regulatory cooperation and convergence through the work of regulatory network initiatives in the Region
  • Logistics and operations of the Western Pacific Regional Alliance Steering Committee virtual meeting in Q1 2025
  • Assistance in organizing a planning meeting including drafting and editing the meeting document
  • Assistance in organizing the 14th Western Pacific Regional Alliance meeting of the national regulatory authorities with drafting program agenda, discussion papers, speaker nominations, and communications with speakers and participants
  • Presentations for technical agendas, draft summary report (within 2 weeks from the meeting) and full report (within 3 months from the meeting)
  • Regulatory systems strengthening through building the capacity and capability of national regulatory authorities by using the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool in the Western Pacific Region, generation of an institutional development plan, and providing technical support in its implementation
  • Assistance in organizing a self-benchmarking workshop for Cambodia: agree on dates through the WHO country office with the NRA; identify external experts; draft mission report
  • Technical support upon request by the government for implementing the institutional development plans of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Viet Nam
  • Assistance in strengthening the capacity of the national stakeholders in coordination with and guidance from the respective WHO country office to address incidents of substandard and falsified medical products including traditional and complementary medicines (SFMP) and adverse events (AE)
  • Updating and maintaining the collaboration networks with the national counterpart in addressing SFMP and AE incidents, including national focal points and laboratory personnel
  • Data analysis on SF and AE incidents and country capacity building for risk-based surveillance and laboratory testing
  • Assistance in strengthening the capacity of the national stakeholders in overseeing local production to assure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products including traditional and complementary medicines
  • Supporting the regional office session of the third World Local Production Forum on 7-9 April 2025, assisting in concept note development, identifying and engaging panel members
  • Assistance in developing regional strategy and actions to address equitable access through local production
  • Assistance in improving access to essential diagnostics through the development of the national list of essential diagnostics (NEDL)
  • Assistance in coordination with partners on NEDL gap analysis for Brunei Darussalam and Lao PDR
  • Assistance in liaising with partners support NEDL development in Cambodia, and the Philippines
  • Review and draft regional strategy in implementing and reporting on WHA 76.5 strengthening diagnostic capacity

FAQs

What is the duration of the consultancy contract?

The consultancy contract is for a duration of 11 months, from February to December 2025.

Where is the primary work location for this consultancy?

The primary work location for this consultancy is in Manila, Philippines.

What is the deadline for application submissions?

The closing date for application submissions is February 14, 2025, at 4:59 PM.

Is there a specific educational qualification required for this consultancy?

Yes, a university degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biologicals, or health-related sciences is essential. A post-graduate (master’s level) degree in Public Health or a related field is desirable.

How many years of experience are required for applicants?

A minimum of five years of proven professional and working experience in qualitative/quantitative research, clinical research, or the regulation of medical products is required.

What is the expected remuneration for this consultancy?

The expected remuneration for this consultancy is USD 6,400 per month.

Will the consultant be required to travel?

Yes, the consultant is expected to travel.

What types of regulatory functions will the consultant be involved in strengthening?

The consultant will be involved in strengthening regulatory systems related to the quality, safety, and efficacy of medical products, including traditional and complementary medicines.

What languages are required for this position?

Expert knowledge of English (writing, reading, and speaking) is essential for this position.

Are there any specific ethical standards that candidates should adhere to?

Yes, candidates must have an impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards set by WHO.

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