The incumbent will collaborate with key internal and external partners in formulating policy guidelines, defining quality and regulatory requirements and applying them to UNICEF procurement of in vitro diagnostics medical devices with a specific focus on Point of Care Diagnostics for children and emergency use in primary and community health settings.
The incumbent will use specialized commodity knowledge, in communication with counterparts in field offices and Programme Division, to establish technical specifications, standards and guidelines for laboratory and point of care diagnostic equipment and supplies requisitioned by UNICEF programmes, specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations and will provide technical guidance and advice on the selection and use of these products to ensure availability and access to fit for purpose in vitro diagnostics.
The Technical Specialist (Regulatory, Nutrition) will spearhead regulatory support initiatives aimed at enhancing our regional and country regulatory function for UNICEF's nutrition commodities. This position is focused on time-limited projects within the Nutrition product portfolio. The position is a temporary appointment (364 days, with the option for extension).
Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist (Strategic Data, Evidence & Monitoring) and in the framework of UNICEF Supply Chain Digitalization Initiative, the incumbent is responsible for (1) ensuring UNICEF’s supply information systems, including VISION, Info Hub and InSight, adequately meet the needs for visibility; (2) ensuring reports, data and supply intelligence are made available as needed via UNICEF’s progressively available digital solutions; and (3) supports the development of capacities within the supply community on supply intelligence and digital dexterity.
The incumbent will collaborate with key internal and external partners in formulating policy guidelines, defining quality and regulatory requirements and applying them to UNICEF procurement of in vitro diagnostics medical devices with a specific focus on Point of Care Diagnostics for children and emergency use in primary and community health settings.
The incumbent will use specialized commodity knowledge, in communication with counterparts in field offices and Programme Division, to establish technical specifications, standards and guidelines for laboratory and point of care diagnostic equipment and supplies requisitioned by UNICEF programmes, specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations and will provide technical guidance and advice on the selection and use of these products to ensure availability and access to fit for purpose in vitro diagnostics.
The Technical Specialist (Regulatory, Nutrition) will spearhead regulatory support initiatives aimed at enhancing our regional and country regulatory function for UNICEF's nutrition commodities. This position is focused on time-limited projects within the Nutrition product portfolio. The position is a temporary appointment (364 days, with the option for extension).
Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist (Strategic Data, Evidence & Monitoring) and in the framework of UNICEF Supply Chain Digitalization Initiative, the incumbent is responsible for (1) ensuring UNICEF’s supply information systems, including VISION, Info Hub and InSight, adequately meet the needs for visibility; (2) ensuring reports, data and supply intelligence are made available as needed via UNICEF’s progressively available digital solutions; and (3) supports the development of capacities within the supply community on supply intelligence and digital dexterity.