| Job Description - Technical Officer (Blood Products & Blood System) (2604065)
| Technical Officer (Blood Products & Blood System)-(2604065)Grade:P4Contractual Arrangement:Fixed-term appointmentContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):2 years## Job Posting:Oct 15, 2026, 2:49:19 AM## Closing Date:Nov 5, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Switzerland-Geneva## Organization:HQ/HPS Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.## OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe objectives of the Department of Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards (HPS) are to support Member States in improving access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable medicines and health products and promote their rational use in line with WHO Road map for Access to safe, effective and quality-assured health products and technologies 2025-2030 (WHO Access Road map). In alignment with WHO's General Programme of Work and the goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the programme engages abroad range of stakeholders, including UN agencies, international partners, expert networks, and WHO Collaborating Centres, to enhance policy coherence and foster coordinated action at the global, regional, and country levels. The immediate strategic objective is to develop and implement policies and standards that enhance access to these essential medicines and health products, thereby improving public health outcomes. The programme also aims to strengthen capacity and sustainable mechanism for improving equitable access to affordable medicine and health products through promoting technology transfer and fair pricing policy, building production capacity in LMIC, establishing supply chain management system, pooled procurement system and other comprehensive inter-related services in alignment with WHO Access Road map.## DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES- Provide specialized technical support in the assigned programme area, contributing to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WHO normative and technical activities in line with organizational priorities. - Contribute to the development, review and implementation of policies, strategies, norms, standards and technical guidance related to blood systems, blood products and transfusion services, in collaboration with WHO Regional and Country Offices, to strengthen Member States' capacities. - Coordinate designated programme activities, including work planning, resource management, monitoring of performance indicators, reporting and coordination of technical inputs, to ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs and promote accountability and continuous improvement. - Conduct and contribute to technical research, evidence generation, analysis of best practices and development of capacity-building initiatives to inform policy development and programme implementation. - Provide technical advice and support to WHO, Member States and partners on regulatory, quality assurance and standardization approaches for blood products and related diagnostics, including the application of WHO international standards and reference materials. - Support the development, review and maintenance of WHO norms, standards, reference materials and technical guidance related to the regulation, safety, quality and availability of blood products, including activities under the Expert Committee on Biological Standardization (ECBS). - Coordinate the development of biological measurement standards and reference materials for blood products and in vitro diagnostics. - Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including WHO Collaborating Centres, donors, research institutions and non-State actors in official relations, supporting their contributions to blood regulation, supply and transfusion activities. - Represent WHO at technical meetings, consultations and expert forums, promoting WHO recommendations and evidence-based approaches. - Perform other related duties, as required, consistent with the level of the position. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS### EducationEssential: An advanced university degree (Master's level degree or above) in medicine, and/or pharmacy, and/or biology, related to the functions of the position.Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields.### ExperienceEssential: - A minimum of seven years of professional experience in the management of blood and other products of human origin areas, including experience in health policies and strategies. - Experience in engaging and communicating effectively and diplomatically with external partners, including Ministries of Health, Donor institutions, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. - Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area. - Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: - Experience in managerial and technical areas of blood establishment, in the regulation of blood and other products of human origin, e.g., at the Ministry of Health or national regulatory authority, and scientific areas related to transfusion medicine at e.g., academic institutions. - Experience in developing measurement standards of blood products and in vitro diagnostics. - Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. ### Skills- Knowledge about transfusion medicine and biologicals, and concrete skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programs, which may include the implementation of public health/disease programs. - Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing strategies. - Scientific knowledge regarding blood and other biological products including their safety and efficacy. - Strong knowledge in blood transfusion safety area, as well as managing plasma as raw material for producing plasma-derived medicinal products. ### WHO Competencies- Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Producing results - Knowing and managing yourself ### Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.## REMUNERATIONWHO 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 86,027 (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 6000 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- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. - 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual. - The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. - WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States ( https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. - Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. - WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. - Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. - The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. - Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). 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