MSF India: Access Campaign
VACANCY
VACCINES TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Location of Job: New Delhi
Duration: Fixed term 2 years with a short induction period (up to 2 months) in key European locations
Starting date: November 2013
Salary: MSF India local salary scale
Last application date: 30th Sept 2013
Email: india-hrmco@oca.msf.org
Background:
The Access Campaign was started in 1999 and is an international project of Médecins Sans Frontières. It aims to improve access
to, and stimulate development of, medicines, diagnostics and vaccines that could have a major impact on morbidity and mortality in
contexts where MSF works. The Access Campaign challenges external medical-political actors in order to overcome barriers
identified by practitioners in MSF programmes and those practicing in similar environments. To this end, the Campaign aims to
influence international policies relevant to improving access and stimulating innovation.
The priorities of the Access Campaign are guided by the medical challenges faced by MSF’s operations. The aim is to improve
medical practice in resource-limited settings by accessing new tools (drugs, diagnostics and vaccines) that can change the
organisation’s medical practice.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES
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Functional and hierarchical accountable to the Access Campaign’s Pharmaceutical Coordinator, based in Geneva and
Access Campaign's India Co-ordinator based in New Delhi.
Objectives of the position
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Supports the pharmaceutical activities of the Access Campaign on key vaccines and on special projects aimed at
investigating access barriers to targeted product categories.
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To manage data collection and analysis on key vaccines but will also include where the need arises other priority
pharmaceutical products that form the basis for advocacy on sources, availability and prices.
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Solving access problems of specific pharmaceutical products and in maintaining contacts with pharmaceutical companies
and identifying new manufacturers for priority products.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Lead research and analysis on availability, prices, sources and access policies of pharmaceutical companies
for key vaccines and other selected key medicines targeted by the MSF Access Campaign
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Responsible for research, data collection and analysis on vaccine sources and prices.
Participate to MSF procurement analysis and needs, including price reduction negotiations for MSF field operations,
access to specific presentation access
Conduct landscaping of manufacturers with existing WHO prequalified products and products under development
(particularly in US, India, Japan & China)
Research manufacturing capacity for key vaccines facing supply shortages including for vaccine presentations preferred
by developing countries
Critically monitor and influence access policies of pharmaceutical companies at a global level and their implementation in
developing countries.
2. Monitor regulatory statuses that allow timely approval of new key vaccines and other pharmaceutical
products targeted by the Access Campaign
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Monitor and document the regulatory status of key vaccines products in WHO prequalification and subsequent approval
and use in selected developing countries.
Maintain an overview of the prequalification status list for vaccines including products in the pipeline
Follow up on international schemes as well on guidance provided by Stringent Regulatory Authorities for vaccines,
biologics and other Access Campaign products as required.
3. Participate and provide input into the strategy and advocacy work of the Access Campaign in relation to
vaccines and pharmaceutical issues.
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Respond to requests on price and other access barriers for individual products; analyse barriers, in collaboration with other
Access Campaign team members propose strategies, and participate in the implementation of strategies
Prepare and give presentations for internal and external meetings, including international conferences related to access to
medicine issues.
Prepare documentation for MSF and external use on relevant pharmaceutical products.
Provide technical input and review for the Access Campaign communications team and other members of the Access
Campaign vaccines team needing support on publications, presentations and press releases.
Maintain an external and internal network of relevant stakeholders, including participation in the MSF Vaccines Working
Group.
Key requirements
Essential
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Degree in Pharmacy with at least 6 years post graduate experience
Highly autonomous with proven experience of working independently under minimal supervision
Accuracy in managing data
Strong analytical skills
Experience working in or exposure to, a multicultural environment either working in more than one country or interacting
with international organisations.
Experience in, or knowledge of, immunisation programmes or vaccination campaigns or vaccines development
Fluency in written and oral English
Availability for travel
Desirable
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Field experience with MSF or a similar medical NGO
Experience in other medical treatment projects
Knowledge on medicines, vaccines and biologics’ regulatory aspects
Advocacy experience
APPLY & MORE INFORMATION
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Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send one zip file containing your CV and cover letter to:
india-hrmco@oca.msf.org.
For more information contact the same email address.
Remarks:
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Closing date applications: 30th September 2013
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.