Coordinator, Health Systems

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 154,995 USD and 194,244 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties: 1. Lead the creation of policy dialogue platform around health system development with focus on national health sector policies, strategies and plans and health financing/universal coverage to ensure that health is integral part to the national development strategy. 2. Build the capacity of MOH leadership and national team to be able to engage in an effective technical and policy dialogue with stakeholders, in advocating for the health agenda and health financing/universal coverage and in undertaking an in-depth policy analysis to identify the national public health priorities. 3. Oversee the establishment of effective mechanisms for capturing population needs and expectations, inter-alia by organising surveys, focus group discussions, review of the media reports, political consultations, e.g. organising forums such as national health assemblies. 4. Review the on-going health sector reform agenda and its implementation to better understand the existing challenges and gaps; and generate adequate evidence and intelligence for policy development. 5. Lead and ensure regular assessment of where the country stands in terms of UHC and how (well) the health financing system is functioning through country-led analysis of the institutional design, organization and operation of the health financing systems. 6. Chair the discussions around the health sector through the United Nation Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) in Jordan and through the donor forum with the purpose of placing the health agenda among the national government priorities. 7. Advise on the development/costing of long to medium term national health sector strategies and translation of the same to annual operational plans, and setting up mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation. 8. Promote health system thinking among the senior MOH officials and advise on weaknesses in local capacity on health system concepts, building blocks and functional linkages; guide national planning processes and advocate for inclusiveness in the decision making process. 9. Advocate for aid effectiveness through promoting measures such as alignment of international assistance with the national health sector strategic plan; and in this regard use the instrument such as International Health Partnership. 10. In partnership with stakeholders promote and support the introduction of health in all policies approach to broaden the vision for the health sector and define strategic action for addressing inequities in health. 11. Lead participatory forums such as thematic technical groups and other experts' groups; round tables; civil society forums; working groups, etc. in the context of national health sector plans and strategies. 12. Manage the implementation of different WHO/UHC partnership activities; review and approve project reports and related documentation, ensuring regular update on the project progress. 13. Advise counterparts and policymakers and other key stakeholders in the government and non-government sectors on critical issues related to the development of national health systems. 14. Organize and promote the experience exchange through workshops among countries involved in this programme on their experience regarding the development of health financing strategies/policies, the implementation of reforms and other related experiences. 15. Proactively promote resource mobilization activities by developing/overseeing project proposals reflecting health priorities in the country, monitoring evaluation and timely donor reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's degree in public health and/or health economics. Desirable: PhD in health policy/system and an in-depth study of the health system and policy process in the context of developing countries.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years' experience at national and international levels in supervisory and advisory role including experience in health system and policy development in developing countries Desirable: A good knowledge of health system and the policy process. Previous experience of working with UN is desirable.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of WHO's policies and programs and ability to interpret and adapt these in relation to country needs.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of national health systems and the universal coverage goals, and proven skills to lead and undertake health system analysis and policy dialogue; sound understanding of health financing systems and health financing analysis desirable.
• Ability to write concise reports and draft strategic and operational plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with international and national staff at all levels.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences • Communication • Ensuring the effective use of resources • Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership • Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT) Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 90,664 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3475 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

• Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

• 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.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• 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.

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• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.