Assistant (Finance) (2 vacancies)

Overview

Process SHI claims and provide financial support for WHO activities

You have:

• Completed secondary education or equivalent with thorough training in business administration, accounting and/or clinical nursing
• Minimum of three years of accounting/financial management and/or health insurance claims processing experience
• A minimum of 1 year Health Insurance claims processing experience within a UN Organization is highly desirable
• Expert knowledge of English

Contract

This is a G-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 4 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 966 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The office of Budget and Finance Unit provides full range of administrative and financial support and services to all regional activities and programmes to facilitate the achievement of WHO objectives. Budget and Finance Unit including the Staff Health Insurance (SHI) provides support services necessary for the efficient functioning of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:

1. Process assigned SHI claims (envelop and on-line submission) in accordance with the Staff Health Insurance rules, based on daily distribution in the range of 20-30 claims per day;

2. Submit report and related ducuments to Insurance Officer, Medical Adviser and Global Standing Committee through SHI/HQ on claims /reimbursements requiring exceptional approval and send folllow-ups on pending issues;

3. Provide efficient administrative support related to SHI including issuance of Letter of Guarantee to hospitals and service providers, reply to queries and requests, and update of SHI reference and monitoring folders;

4. Assist on urgent matters relating to SHI, providing back-up and support in the absence of team members; and

5. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completed secondary education or equivalent with thorough training in business administration, accounting and/or clinical nursing Desirable: University degree in business administration or commerce (with specialization in accounting/financial management) or nursing. Professional qualification or licensure in his/her field of education is an advantage.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of three years of accounting/financial management and/or health insurance claims processing, preferably in a large organization.. Desirable: Within the three years required experience, a minimum of 1 year Health Insurance claims processing experience, within a UN Organization is highly desirable.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of WHO Staff Health Insurance Rules, Staff rules and administrative rules and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, respect for confidentialities and cultural differences. Strong analytical skills to analyze and interpret source documents and data. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard or personal conduct. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at PHP 540,912 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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 WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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