Technical Officer, Essential Medicines
Quick answer
AF/HSS Health Systems and Services is hiring a full-time Technical Officer, Essential Medicines (Congo-Brazzaville) with a mid-seniority level, paying USD 86,027 annually, to provide technical guidance on access to essential medicines and health products in the African region.
- Role
- Technical Officer, Essential Medicines
- Organization
- AF/HSS Health Systems and Services
- Location
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- USD 86,027 annually (subject to mandatory deductions)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Technical Officer, Essential Medicines position involves providing technical guidance on access to essential medicines and health products in the African region, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
What you'll do
- Provide technical guidance for WHO's work on access to essential medicines and health products in the African region, with a focus on NCDs
- Guide countries, Regional Economic Communities (REC) and other sub-regional organizations to generate reliable information on R&D, Selection, Pricing, Financing, Procurement and Supply management, Quality Assurance and Use of essential medicines
- Coordinate the related platforms, support countries, RECs, and other sub-regional organizations in implementing joint activities
- Define and coordinate implementation of WHO essential packages to support capacity building and transformation of pharmaceutical systems
- Provide technical support to countries for planning, implementing, and monitoring of national strategies and plans for essential medicines and health products
What it takes
- Degree in Pharmacy complemented by an advanced degree in Management of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Systems
- A minimum of seven years' relevant experience in the field of essential medicines management, analysis, costing, and procurement
- Experience in the development of procurement protocols and guidelines on essential medicines for health professionals
- Sound knowledge and experience in the analysis and management of medicines and medical products procurement, storage, and distribution systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to write scientific documents in a clear and concise manner
- Proven interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Congo-Brazzaville.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is USD 86,027 annually (subject to mandatory deductions).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in Pharmacy complemented by an advanced degree in Management of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Systems, and at least seven years of relevant experience in the field of essential medicines management.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 21, 2026, and candidates should provide relevant evidence of their qualifications, including a scanned copy of their degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s).
Is the job remote?
The job is full-time and based in Congo-Brazzaville.
How to apply
Apply directly on AF/HSS Health Systems and Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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