Healthcare Climate Impact Specialist

Volunteering Medical & Health Teaching & Training

Overview

Support middle-income countries in building climates resilient health systems.

You have:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in public health and climate change.
• Strong analytical and research skills related to climate and health impact assessments.
• Experience in raising awareness through educational campaigns on climate-related health risks.
• Capacity building experience for policy makers and health professionals in climate resilience.
• Ability to propose policies aligning health sector strategies with national climate adaptation plans.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The WHO supports middle-income countries like Georgia in addressing health inequities caused by climate change through several key strategies. These include strengthening climate-resilient health systems by improving infrastructure and disease surveillance for climate-sensitive illnesses. WHO helps integrate health into National Adaptation Plans, ensuring climate considerations are embedded in healthcare policies. We facilitate access to international funds for climate-health initiatives and promote targeted programs for vulnerable populations to reduce inequities. WHO also advocates for clean energy in healthcare facilities, lead public health awareness campaigns on climate-related health risks, and support research to assess climate impacts on health. By focusing on building resilient healthcare systems and addressing vulnerabilities, WHO contributes to reducing financial and health burdens caused by climate change in Georgia.

Under the direct supervision of Advisor on health policy, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Identification of linkages between climate change, poverty and health sector design and raising awareness about them among stakeholders – conduct desktop and qualitative research on current health system resilience to climate change and its impact on poverty and health inequity and develop materials and information for national stakeholders about the linkages and relationships. This includes public health awareness on climate-related health risks for specific populations and for disease outbreak prevention.

2. Capacity building for climate-resilient health system for policy makers and health professionals – engage with stakeholders and design training and capacity building on context-specific and relevant climate-resilient health system adaptations for policy makers and other stakeholders and deliver several training sessions, promoting clean and renewable energy, sustainable waste management and other measures.

3. Proposing policies and identifying funding opportunities for climate change adaptation in the health sector – propose policies to integrate/align health sector and providers with the National Adaptation Plan with focus on vulnerable populations, equitable access and identify financing opportunities and partnerships for fostering climate change adaptations.

​​☒​ Commitment and Motivation ​​☒​ Creativity ​​☒​ Integrity ​​☒​ Professionalism ​​☒​ Respect for Diversity

• Technical Expertise in Public Health and Climate Change: Knowledge of how climate change impacts public health, Ability to design and implement climate-resilient health programs and experience in working with health systems in the context of climate adaptation.

• Data Analysis and Research: Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to conduct climate and health impact assessments with experience in contributing to scientific studies on the health impacts of climate change.

• Communication and Public Engagement: Strong communication skills for raising awareness on climate-related health risks with experience in education and advocacy campaigns.

Georgia is middle income country and Tbilisi offers many options for accommodation and personal life. The country is very safe and healthy, with goods and services are affordable. There are many flight connection to Europe and globally and local infrastructure is developed.

Summary of UNV Entitlements (International Specialist):

• Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 2,455 (Please note that the amounts can vary according to fluctuations of the monthly post adjustment) • Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA • Entry allowance (one-time payment): USD 4,000 • Exit allowance: USD 225 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment • Family allowance: USD 250 per month for one eligible dependent, USD 450 per month for two or more eligible dependents, if applicable • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months • Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment.

The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service.

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