Health Information Management Officer

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of the WHO CO Emergency Health Information & Risk Management is to assist the senior management, IMT (including hubs), and to inform the humanitarian action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies emerging from the current armed conflict.

Under the direct supervision of the IMT Health Information Officer and under the overall guidance and leadership of the Incident manager, the incumbent is accountable for the data and information management activities under the IMT in the country. S/he will interact with the local authorities, and counterparts in other UN partners, NGOs, and non-health actors to support strategic partnerships in respect of multi-dimensional information management processes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support the collection, analyses, production and dissemination of data/information. This includes supporting the response specific information (what, where, who, how many, how quickly, current status), internal and external situation reports (SitReps), epidemic bulletins, rapid needs assessments, health risk assessments, and the Public Health Situation Analysis; and health inputs into humanitarian needs overviews (HNO), and strategic response plans (SRP).

2. Aggregate and maintain inter-country information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring, health indicator data, health situation data, health response data.

3. Participate in the basic geographic analysis for maps and other reports (such as dashboards, SitReps, etc).

4. Upon delegation provide information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports.

5. Participate in field epidemiological surveys if/where needed, such as mortality and vaccination coverage surveys.

6. Provide information management input into the planning and data/information management process; on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination and management.

7. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree in information or data management, computer sciences, statistics, applied math, public health, or a related field.

Desirable: Master degree in any of the above-mentioned fields. Specialization in information management systems. Specific training in humanitarian response or emergency information management.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of related experience in information management, monitoring, and data analysis.

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non- governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of local knowledge or another WHO official language

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Sound skills in the area of information management, data analysis, and statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Knowledge of programme management and functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset.

Other Skills

• Advanced use of MS Office, particularly spreadsheets, data visualization and analysis tools, and databases.
• Design and management of information systems.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences; Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Promoting innovation and organizational learning

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 37,537 (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 EducationDatabase (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.
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• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.