Job Description
| Job Title | Pharmacist – (2603781) |
| Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) | 6 months |
| Primary Location | Sudan-Khartoum |
| Closing Date | Sep 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM |
| Organization | EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan |
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme 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 to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Summary of Assigned Duties:
- Coordinate logistical arrangements on procurement, import, storage and delivery of medicines and medical products.
- Secure warehouse management including inventory control and storage conditions according to WHO guidelines on good storage and distribution practises (monitoring product quality and cold chain management, physical inventory and stock records, controlled medicines, waste management, stock rotation and FEFO/FIFO rules etc).
- Carry out basic analyses to evaluate the pharmaceutical needs in the designated area, including forecasting and quantification of contingency planning of essential medicines requirements.
- Participate in trainings for public health care staff and implementing partners on national medicines policy, rational use of medicines, good storage practices, good dispensing practices and supply chain management.
- Support the process of local and international procurement of pharmaceuticals and other health technology products, identification of potential local suppliers and ensuring that WHO rules and regulations for emergency procurement are followed.
- Work with relevant government institutions to facilitate the process of customs clearance and quality control of medicines and supplies procured by WHO and handled by logistics team.
- Support the planning and monitoring of the pipeline and distribution of WHO procured medicines and medical supplies and contribute to assessing the pharmaceutical needs and responding to identified needs in order to improve access and availability of required medicines and minimizing stock outs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First level university degree in Pharmacy or health logistics and Supply chain.
Desirable: Degree in public health or in clinical pharmacy.
Experience
Essential: At least 1 year of experience required in the area of national drug policy programmes and administration.
Desirable: Experience in public health or in emergency management.Experience in UN Organizations, international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset.
Skills
- Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and procedures and policies.
- Ability to summarize and prepare clear and precise papers and documents.
- Knowledge in developing policies and strategies in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Good skills in the pharmaceutical sector management, drug regulatory and drug supply chain.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing and conflicting priorities.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,762 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.