Technical Officer, Pharmaceutical Governance

The Technical Officer provides support for Health System Strengthening project in Ukraine funded by U.S. Government in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities within assigned program areas. The position provides technical, analytical, programmatic, and coordination support to advance pharmaceutical governance, medicines regulation, healthcare legislation, institutional development, and pharmaceutical sector reform initiatives.

The Technical Officer reports directly to the Senior Technical Advisor Pharmaceutical Governance & Financing.

The Technical Officer supports the implementation of project activities focused on alignment of Ukraine's pharmaceutical regulatory system with the EU acquis and international best practices, including the establishment and operationalization of the Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Agency, implementation of the National Medicines Verification System, and other initiatives aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical governance and improving access to safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Technical Officer collaborates with national counterparts, including the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MOH), the State Expert Center (SEC), the Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Agency (once operational), the National Medicines Verification Organization (NMVO), and other relevant public institutions, as well as professional associations, industry representatives, patient organizations, healthcare providers, academia, and development partners.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project implementation support and coordination

• Support the implementation of project activities within assigned program areas, including pharmaceutical governance, medicines regulation, healthcare legislation, institutional development, and pharmaceutical sector reform initiatives.
• Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and follow-up of technical meetings, consultations, workshops, and other stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination with government institutions, regulatory authorities, development partners, the pharmaceutical sector, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as preparation of agendas, meeting materials, documentation, and communications.
• Prepare technical documents, presentations, briefing materials, meeting agendas, meeting summaries, and other materials required for project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the project in coordinating and delivering technical assistance to government counterparts and other stakeholders to advance pharmaceutical governance, medicines regulation, institutional development, and healthcare reform implementation.

2. Research & Analysis

• Conduct background research and review legislation, regulatory documents, international guidance, international practices, and other relevant materials to support project implementation.
• Analyse and synthesize technical information into analytical briefs, summaries, background notes, and other knowledge products.
• Collect, organize, and maintain technical information, reference materials, and project knowledge resources to support project activities and informed decision-making.

3. Documentation and Reporting

• Support the Senior Technical Advisor/Technical Advisor in preparing technical reports, briefing materials, success stories, communication products, and other reporting and knowledge products by identifying key achievements, technical developments, and implementation progress.
• Contribute to project planning and reporting by preparing inputs for work plans, quarterly and other periodic reports, indicator tracking, activity updates, and ad hoc information requests from the donor, government counterparts, project management, and other stakeholders.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in law, pharmacy, medicine, public health, or another relevant field.

Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent in law, pharmacy, medicine, public health or another relevant field.

REQUIRED EXPEREINCE

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience working in Ukraine’s pharmaceutical sector including understanding of the regulatory framework, institutional roles and responsibilities, public and private sector interactions, and pharmaceutical market dynamics.

Preferred:

• Experience working with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, other government authorities, regulatory agencies, or other public institutions involved in healthcare or medicines regulation is desirable.
• Experience working on U.S. Government-funded or other internationally funded technical assistance projects is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Understanding of the structure and functioning of Ukraine’s pharmaceutical sector, including regulatory and legislative processes and mechanisms for harmonization with EU requirements and international best practices throughout the medicinal product lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to review, analyze, and synthesize technical information.
• Demonstrated understanding of project coordination and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with government institutions, development partners, the pharmaceutical sector, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional spoken and written Ukrainian and English (at least B2 level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare technical, analytical, and presentation materials.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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