Technical Officer – Pharmacovigilance
Quick answer
The World Health Organization is hiring a Technical Officer – Pharmacovigilance in Congo (Brazzaville) with a Master's degree for 365 months, focusing on global smart pharmacovigilance strategies and support to Member States.
- Role
- Technical Officer – Pharmacovigilance
- Organization
- WHO
- Location
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Technical Officer – Pharmacovigilance will support Member States to implement global smart pharmacovigilance strategies, including risk-based prioritization and safety communication. The role involves coordinating with WHO headquarters and country offices, supporting pharmacovigilance system assessments, and advancing the use of AI in pharmacovigilance.
What you'll do
- Facilitate regional uptake of global normative guidance and technical tools for smart pharmacovigilance
- Support pharmacovigilance system assessments
- Coordinate with WHO Collaborating Centres in the Region
- Provide feedback to WHO Headquarters on the feasibility and contextualization of global PV metrics
- Represent the Region in Programme for International Drug Monitoring (PIDM) forums
What it takes
- At least five years of relevant experience in pharmacovigilance/regulatory science/medicines or vaccine safety
- Experience with signal detection/assessment and safety communication
- Experience supporting national authorities or programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
- Familiarity with Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC)/World Health Organization (WHO) tools
- Applied knowledge of pharmacovigilance methods across the product life cycle
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Congo, specifically in Brazzaville.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least five years of relevant experience and familiarity with Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC)/World Health Organization (WHO) tools.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted by December 31, and more information on the application process is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.
How to apply
Apply directly on WHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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