WHO is hiring a Homebased Research Consultant. Salary Range 10 000USD -12000 USD /Month. Apply Now for 2025
- Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
- Job Posting: Apr 29, 2025, 11:50:22 AM
- Closing Date: May 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
- Primary Location: Anywhere
- Organization: HQ/RPQ Regulation and Prequalification
- Schedule: Part-time
Closing Date: May 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
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Purpose of consultancy
To contribute to the development of technical reports, recommendations and assessment reports, for the following:
- Review of technical documentation for IVDs within the scope of prequalification (PQ);
- Review of technical documentation for change requests submitted for review;
- Benefit-risk profiles of IVDs as part of risk-based assessments;
- Development of Prequalification Technical Specifications Series (TSS) and Prequalification Technical Guidance Series (TGS); and
- any other technical reviews in the scope of the Team’s work.
Background
The Prequalification In Vitro Diagnostics assessment team coordinates three review mechanisms for in vitro diagnostics: prequalification, the expert review panel and the emergency use listing. The World Health Organization (WHO) Prequalification of In Vitro Diagnostics (PQT/IVD) is a comprehensive quality assessment of individual In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) through a standardized procedure aimed at determining whether the product meets the World Health Organization prequalification requirements
Deliverables
- Deliverable 1: Conduct reviews of technical documentation for In Vitro Diagnostics submitted for prequalification.
- Deliverable 2: Provide technical input on prequalification specifications and guidance documents.
- Deliverable 3: Conduct risk-benefit reviews.
- Deliverable 4: Conduct reviews of technical documentation for change requests.
- Deliverable 5: Review technical information within the expanded scope of the In vitro diagnostics assessment team and provide a report outlining key findings.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
Essential: Advanced University Degree in Health Sciences or related medical/scientific field.
Desirable: PhD degree in biology, microbiology or other medical science.
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Experience
Essential:
- Over 10 years’ experience working in research, development and/or manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and/or implementation of diagnostic testing for public health.
- Experience with in vitro diagnostics assessments according to international standards and regulatory guidance.
Desirable:
- Working experience in different geographical regions, including resource-limited settings.
- Experience in development of target product profiles for diagnostic tests.
- Experience in implementation of diagnostic testing in resource-limited settings.
- Experience in assay development and/or evaluation.
Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of In Vitro Diagnostic manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of WHO Technical specification guidance.
Languages required
Essential:
- Expert knowledge of English
Location
Off-site – Home based.
Travel
The consultant will be expected to travel.
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded)
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Remuneration
Band level C: USD 500 – 625 per day. OR Minimum 10 000usd for 25 days
Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited)
Not applicable.
Expected duration of contract
11 months part-time. Number of working days per month to be determined according to the needs of the programme.
Additional Information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for 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
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