ICT Consultant to DGDA - WHO
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Job Sector | NGO/Development |
| Job Location | Dhaka |
| Deadline | 14 September, 2021 |
Position: ICT Consultant to DGDA - (2103820)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months non-renewable
Closing Date: Sep 14, 2021, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Bangladesh-Dhaka
Organization: SE_BAN WR Office, Bangladesh
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Objective of the programme
To provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh in the design, revision, implementation and monitoring of Essential Drugs and Medicines related policies, strategies and plans; and to strengthen the capacity of the government entities involved in the field of Essential Drugs and Medicines (e.g. Directorate General of Drug Administration; National Control Laboratory & the Drug Testing Laboratory).
Purpose of the activity
To support the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) in establishing effective web-based solutions to ensure regulatory oversight over field-based activities and facilitate effective information sharing and discussions among the DGDA field force and senior management in Dhaka and divisions.
Description of duties:
Under the direct supervision of WHO Technical Officer, Essential Drugs and other Medicines, and in close collaboration with Directorate General of Drug Administration, the consultant will have the following job responsibilities:
- Provide training to health professionals on reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) using DGDA online platform
- Provide technical support for safety monitoring of vaccines, with emphasis on the COVID-19 vaccination.
- Develop platform for web-based version of Bangladesh National Drug Formulary (BDNF).
- Lead and manage the development of functionality, requirements and functional specifications of DGDA portals including dashboards, reports, integration with other sub-system wherein applicable.
- Establish system for updating medicines price information on DGDA website to reflect latest information as provided by marketing authorization holders.
- Ensure smooth running and conduct troubleshooting when necessary, of mobile phone application for reporting on adverse drug events.
- Oversee the installation, networking and operation of a virtual meeting system in DGDA premises.
- Develop DGDA dashboards for reporting key regulatory activities including inspections, post-market surveillance, substandard-counterfeit product seizures and laboratory testing.
- Liaise with USAID/MTAPS for integration of DGDA server and other ICT systems with hardware and software already installed with SIAPS/MTAPS support.
- Provide technical support to DGDA in hosting and management of virtual meetings and providing training to DGDA officials on use of the virtual meeting system.
- Extending any ICT support required by DGDA and WHO during duration of the contract.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Essential:. Masters degree in in Computer Science, computer engineering, statistics or related field.
Desirable: Training in web base design and implementation and database management.
Experience:
Essential:
Minimum 10 years of proven experience in IT/ITES sector. Experience with enterprise server and network infrastructure development is required. Hands on experience with web application/portal development by using PHP, HTML 5, JQuery, CSS3, Bootstrap 3 / 4 and/other open-source framework is require. Experienced with server and information security assurance is also required.
Desirable:
Demonstrable working experience with database design, development and monitoring for any large scale/government/e-governance system. Experience SQL coding on MySQL, PostGre, Oracle cloud/enterprise database, MS-SQL server installation, administration and database tuning, monitoring, upgradation is required. Knowledge on data analytics, data science, big data are added advantages. Working knowledge on internet technology, IoT, setting up router and network switches, access control and related devices, system monitoring and time to time upgradations.
Work experience with iNGO, NGO and GoB. Experience with DGDA and health service. Working Knowledge on pharmaceutical regulatory system implementation is added advantages.
Additional Functional Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work with government counterpart and other stakeholders in diverse environment.
- Good communicator, organizer and problem solver.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
- Producing Results
Languages:
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills, both in English and Bangla.
Computer Literacy:
- Proficient in using computer software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Statistical software (e.g. SPSS or STATA).
Salary & others benefits:
WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:
- Monthly salary: BDT 144,044/-( SSA 8 Step I) -non-negotiable
- Health Insurance; Accident and illness insurance;
- Annual Leave (18 days per year); Sick leave (12 days per year)
- Applicable holidays as per WHO rules,
Additional Information:
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test or a presentation using computer followed by an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to availability of fund and performance.
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- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
- This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO's selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.