Scientific and Medical Specialists in Drug Dependence Liability

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Purpose of consultancy To contribute to reviewing drug dependence liability relating to new psychoactive substances (NPS), controlled medicines, and other types of psychoactive substances. This includes, but is not limited to, cannabinoids, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and other psychoactive substances and medicines that are considered to have central nervous system effects.   Background   WHO holds a mandate within the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances to advise the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs on the appropriate level of international control of substances.  In this regard, WHO carries out annual scientific reviews of the health risks and benefits of the use of psychoactive substances. Set criteria for the assessment of psychoactive substances include:  Evidence of dependence potential of the substance. Actual abuse and/or evidence of likelihood of abuse. Therapeutic applications of substances with psychoactive effects. Deliverables Scientific reviews in the area of drug dependence liability. Ad-hoc participation in working group meetings and consultations on psychoactive substances. Preparation of other technical written materials including scientific briefings. Preparation of oral scientific presentations and webinars. Technical editing...

Uganda : International

2023-05-20

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Laboratory Technical Director USAID NextGen Procurement Service Agent

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC (URC) & CENTER FOR HU

Overview: URC is searching for an experienced Laboratory Technical Director for the anticipated USAID NextGen Procurement Service Agent- Lab, Diagnostics, and Molecular (PSA Diagnostics). The contract is anticipated to be between $2.5B- $2.7B and will be part of the Next Generation Global Health Supply Chain Suite of Programs (NextGen). The PSA will provide procurement and associated supply chain services for HIV/AIDS lab, diagnostic and molecular commodities encompassing different functions of a supply chain (e.g., category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, demand planning and procurement). The PSA will negotiate incoterms with vendors for delivery of commodities into country, and, in exceptional cases, procure logistics services for commodities purchased under this award to ensure timely delivery.    Responsibilities: The Laboratory Technical Director is responsible for designing and leading the project’s laboratory system strengthening activities in all project-supported countries. S/he will guide and supervise all laboratory strengthening staff and activities in project countries and will ensure a comprehensive quality assurance system for laboratory services at project-supported sites, including diagnosis, sample referral and quality control of diagnostic tests. S/he will guide...

Uganda : International

2023-10-13

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