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Technical Officer

Stop TB Initiative

We are looking for a technical officer to work with the Stop TB Initiative at WHO.  

For information about Stop TB, take a look at our website, www.stoptb.org. 

The position will be a P2 Technical Officer.  The main responsibility includes: --supporting the development of a Global TB Drug Facility and particularly to support issues relating to the procurement and supply of quality assured TB drugs for operations of the GDF. 

The GDF is a global mechanism to ensure universal, uninterrupted access to quality TB drugs for DOTS implementation.  More information regarding the GDF can be found at http://www.stoptb.org/GDF/Index.htm. 

The position is short-term, with the possibility for renewel.  The team is small (about 10) and full of young, bright people. We would need someone to start in March on an initial contract for 6 months and then renewal - this can be negotiated. The salary will be US$3,000 - US$4,000 per month (tax free) depending on professional experience. 

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications: 

1. University degree with post graduate qualification in health or social science (MPH, MBA); 

2. Knowledge of international health, human development, policy and administration, international relations; 

3. Work experience, preferably at country level, as well as in international organizations; 

4. Experience in working effectively with various organizations, including donor agencies, national governments, NGOs and the private sector; 

5. Managerial, negotiation, computer, verbal and written skills; 

6. Fluency in English required and competence in French and/or Spanish desirable. 

For Complete Terms of Reference : https://members.tripod.com/dev_jobs/stoptb-tor.doc (Word File)

Gini Arnold 

Stop TB Initiative Room 

L063  20 Avenue Appia 

Geneva 27 CH1211 Switzerland 

Tel: +41 22 791 2399 Fax: +41 22 791 4199

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