The Pacific Health Security and Communicable Diseases (PSC) unit covers three main areas of work - (1) WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE), (2) communicable diseases, and (3) reproductive and maternal health/gender and equity.
The Technical Officer, Logistics will be mainly in the following areas:
WHO Readiness:
• With WHE colleagues, plan emergency stockpiles in the Division of Pacific Technical Support and WHO country offices within the subregion.
• Coordinate storage/warehousing and controls of WHO emergency supplies, including medicines, medical supplies/consumables, water, sanitation and hygiene supplies (WASH), emergency telecommunications equipment, and staff life support supplies for emergency deployments.
• Provide training for WHO staff and consultants regarding emergency logistics, including procurement planning, warehousing planning and telecommunications, among other themes.
• Working with the Programme Administrative Officer, Programme Management Officer and other WHO staff, support business continuity planning for all WHO country offices Pacific subregion. Make recommendations to improve office readiness, including physical improvements, plans, stockpiles, and training.
Pacific Island Countries (PIC) Preparedness:
• With WHO colleagues, particularly Heads of WHO Offices (HWOs), Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) and WHE staff within the subregion, support ministries of health (MOH) of Pacific Island Countries and areas (PICs) in evaluating core logistical needs and gaps for emergency preparedness.
• With PIC MOH counterparts (logistics/pharmacy), review national emergency stockpiles and make recommendations for emergency supplies to be maintained.
• With PIC MOH counterparts, review emergency transport and telecommunications capacity and make recommendations for improvements.
Emergency Response:
• In response to graded or ungraded emergencies within the Pacific subregion, lead logistical elements of WHO's response, including initial logistical assessments, processing emergency procurements, transport and storage of goods, establishing operations base(s) (compliant with MOSS standards), coordinating movement of personnel, and other core logistics functions.
• Support the Health Cluster (partners) in tracking available supplies of medicines, supplies, consumables and key WASH materials in support of emergency response.
• Support MOH counterparts in planning and coordinating procurements and donations of medicines, supplies and other materials, including supporting importation, quality control, external communication of standards and process, warehousing and distribution.
1) In compliance with the WHO rules and regulation, based on a comprehensive forecast of the supply needs and in collaboration with the UN partners present, plan an end-to-end, timely provision of quality and adequate supplies, equipment and consumables for emergency health operations;
2) Facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage and distribution of supplies to partners and affected areas and populations
3) Facilitate the set-up of the health emergency response operations supported by WHO, support the appropriate functioning of the health facilities, mobile medical activities such as vaccination campaigns, laboratory support and other health related activities;
4) 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;
5) Undertake regular field assessments to monitor supply management, stock movements and storage conditions;
6) Organize and conduct regular reviews to assess progress, identify gaps and problems, plan and make recommendations to improve programme implementation;
7) Strengthen the PICs capacities on logistics and cold chain, particularly for emergencies;
8) Perform any other specific duties as required by the functional supervisor.
Essential:
University degree in logistics, public or business administration, engineering, or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. For WHO/other UN staff only, equivalent professional training or self-study/work experience.
Desirable:
Essential:
At least five years' relevant experience at the national and international levels in managing logistics operations and supply operations, part of which should be in the field supporting operations. Experience in emergency response operations critical.
Desirable:
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 62,692 (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 2069 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.
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