Technical Officer (Blood Products and Blood System)

• 18 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Geneva

Join WHO as a Technical Officer (Blood Products). Opportunity to improve public health in Geneva.

Tasks ##

• Provide technical support on blood systems and blood products.
• Develop and implement policies and standards on blood products.
• Coordinate program activities to ensure the delivery of results.

Skills ##

• Advanced university degree in medicine or pharmacy required.
• In-depth knowledge of transfusion medicine and biological products.
• Strong skills in strategy development and program management.

Job Description - Technical Officer (Blood Products & Blood System) (2604065)

Technical Officer (Blood Products & Blood System) - (2604065)

Grade: P4

Contract type: Fixed-term contract

Contract duration (years, months, days): 2 years

: 15 oct. 2026, 06:49:19

: 5 nov. 2026, 22:59:00

: Suisse-Genève

: Headquarters/Medicines and health products policies and standards

: Full time

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Department of Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards (HPS) are to support Member States in improving access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable medicines and health products, and to promote their rational use in accordance with the WHO Roadmap for access to safe, effective and quality-assured health products and technologies 2025-2030 (WHO Roadmap for access). In alignment with the WHO General Programme of Work and the goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the program engages a wide range of stakeholders, including UN agencies, international partners, expert networks, and WHO Collaborating Centres, to improve policy coherence and foster coordinated action at global, regional, and national levels. The immediate strategic objective is to develop and implement policies and standards that improve access to these essential medicines and health products, thereby improving public health outcomes. The program also aims to strengthen capacities and sustainable mechanisms to improve equitable access to affordable medicines and health products by promoting technology transfer and equitable pricing policies, by developing production capacity in low- and middle-income countries, and by establishing a supply chain management system, a pooled procurement system, and other comprehensive interconnected services in alignment with the WHO Roadmap for access.

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

Provide specialized technical support in the assigned program area, contributing to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WHO normative and technical activities in accordance with organizational priorities.

Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, strategies, norms, standards, and technical guidance related to blood systems, blood products, and transfusion services, in collaboration with WHO regional and country offices, to strengthen the capacities of Member States.

Coordinate designated program activities, including work planning, resource management, monitoring performance indicators, reporting, and coordination of technical contributions, to ensure the timely delivery of agreed results and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Conduct and contribute to technical research, evidence generation, best practice analysis, and the development of capacity-building initiatives to inform policy development and program implementation.

Provide technical advice and support to WHO, Member States, and partners on regulatory, quality assurance, and standardization approaches for blood products and associated diagnostics, including the application of international standards and WHO reference materials.

Support the development, review, and maintenance of WHO norms, standards, reference materials, and technical guidance relating to the regulation, safety, quality, and availability of blood products, including activities under the Expert Committee on Biological Standardization (ECBS).

Coordinate the development of biological measurement standards and reference materials for blood products and in vitro diagnostics.

Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including WHO Collaborating Centres, donors, research institutions, and non-state actors in official relations, supporting their contributions to regulation, supply, and blood transfusion activities.

Represent WHO at technical meetings, consultations, and expert forums, promoting WHO recommendations and evidence-based approaches.

Perform other related tasks, as needed, in consistency with the level of the post.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree (Master's level or higher) in medicine, and/or pharmacy, and/or biology, related to the functions of the post.

Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

Essential:

A minimum of seven years of professional experience in the management of blood products and other human-derived products, including experience in policies and st