Chief Health Logistics Officer

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa OMS Full time
Critères de l'offre

L'entreprise:


OMS

OMS
Description du poste

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME


The mission of WHO's Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION


In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR), at regional and hub level, the Chief - Health Logistics Officer will coordinate and conduct the setup and management of the Health Logistics support services unit of the response, in full compliance with WHO rules and the associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
Management
Provide timely technical expertise to the Unit and manage the overall implementation of technical activities.

Monitor the health logistics team's performance and regularly report to the OSL management, drawing their attention to needs, gaps, and problems and proposing remedial actions.

Manage adequate organizational models and appropriate means to support the response.
Liaise with technical experts to ensure proper needs identification from stakeholders and financial validation.

During an outbreak, in collaboration with IMS and partners, supervise technical trainings, including safe and dignified burial, IPC, implementation/design of emergency treatment centers, WASH, and sample transportation.

Manage Health and Technical budget response.

Health Facilities Support

Manage health facilities supported by WHO to ensure appropriate set-up and equipment of facilities and mobile medical activities, such as vaccination campaigns, laboratory support, and other emergency health-related activities.

Ensure water, sanitation, hygiene, and infection control standards requirements are in place and up to standard for all health facilities supported by the WHO.

Participate in the planning of health facilities management and ambulatory health activities.
Undertake regular field assessments to inspect the quality of health facilities (design, qualification, vetting, etc.) and storage conditions.
Provide regular reporting on OSL technical health logistics activities.
Laboratory
Supervise mobile laboratory deployment and activities and ensure safe transportation of samples.

In collaboration with counterparts, provide input into upgrading the existing Mobile Laboratory and define laboratory layout according to local infrastructure when necessary.

In coordination with Mobile Laboratory stakeholder focal point, provide technical input on
vector control management set up and routine control to prevent infection into the structure.
Ensure proper sample flow according to partners' requirements (screening point, collection point, storage point, etc.).
Assess overall needs, forecast supplies, and define adequate work plan of services support
(Water and Sanitation, Power supply, Cold Chain, Decontamination area, Waste management, Staff transport, Cleaning, Security, etc.).
Participate in the development of appropriate SOPs to frame logistics support of Mobile
Laboratory activities with appropriate means.
Cold Chain

Contribute to the assessment and forecasting of Cold Chain and vaccination activities and needs, adequately develop the IMS Strategic Response Plan and ensure overall needs are forecasted into the Health Response Plan budget.

Conduct logistics for Cold Chain and vaccination project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with Event response strategy and tactical approach.

Coordination of the Health Logistics Partners

Provide technical support to State Members, UN agencies, international organizations, and institutions for developing and implementing infectious diseases treatment facilities and/or repurposing existing structures in collaboration with other WHO experts.

Conduct webinars and capacity-building training on infectious diseases, including setting up health facilities and facilitating compliance with IPC standards and clinical management requirements in treatment centers.

Support the development of standardized tools and SOPs for infectious diseases health facility management related to IPC and WASH activities, including waste management of hazardous laboratories waste and follow-up on human resources requirements.

Coordinate with IMS, OCHA, and Health and Logistics clusters.
Actively promote and manage the coordination mechanism platform and build a strong collaborative network.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Educational (Qualifications)

Essential


An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in biomedical engineering, logistics, pharmacy, or a related field relevant to the functions of the positions from an accredited/ recognized institute.

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