Lead (Regional Emergencies)

Senior

Overview

Coordinate and manage health emergency preparedness and response.

You have:

• Degree in Medicine.
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Social Science or Management.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in the development and implementation of public health programmes.
• Considerable experience at senior levels in Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in an international context.
• Minimum 5 years experience in coordinating teams in public health-related programs.
• Minimum 2 years field experience in emergency preparedness/response programs in developing countries.
• Expert knowledge of English.

Contract

This is a P-6 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. More about P-6 contracts.

**Please note this recruitment will follow WHO policy for Fast Track Procedures for Emergencies**

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme is to build the capacity of Member States in SEA Region to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. In collaboration with Member States of South-East Asia Region, international organizations, NGOs and other WHO programmes, promote, develop, coordinate and evaluate the Region's need for development of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response programmes and provide support in planning, capacity building, programme implementation and evaluation, aimed at achieving the optimum level of health in an integrated and equitable fashion.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Director, Programme Management and direct supervision of the Regional Emergency Director (RED), incumbent will:

1. Coordinate and manage the day to day regional work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies strategies including overall planning, and implementation of activities relating to Health Emergency Preparedness and Response with HQ, Regional and Country Offices; and monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of WHE programme;

2. Provide the main technical oversight for all activities, publications and documents developed/implemented by the WHE/SEARO department. Support RED in ensuring high standard WHE technical documents, reports and guidelines and monitor and evaluate the technical quality of the Department's overall progress towards agreed results and advise the Director on appropriate corrective responses when needed;

3. Coordinate the work of the Preparedness and Response units within WHE/SEARO, especially on issues that are cross-cutting among multiple technical units in the Department and beyond. Provide oversight to functions and initiatives related to Country Health Emergency Preparedness and Response programme area;

4. Maintain, develop and enhance collaboration, effective working relations and coordination within WHE and withother departments, country offices, other regional offices, UN agencies, NGOs and other international andbilateral agencies to ensure that key elements of the programme are incorporated into their work;

5. Represent WHO at interagency, international, regional and national meetings as needed;

6. Assist RED in fulfilling this mandate and undertaking any other duties as required, including replacing and backstopping for Director during his/her absences; and

7. Perform any other task as assigned by the Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

- Degree in Medicine.

- Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Social Science or Management.

Desirable:

- Training in Leadership and Executive Management.

- Incident Manager Training of WHO

Experience

Essential: At least 15 years of progressive experience in the development and implementation of public health programmes. This experience should include:

- considerable experience at senior levels obtained in Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in an international context.

- Minimum 5 years experience in coordinating teams in public health-related programs.

- Minimum 2 years field experience (i.e. country level) in emergency preparedness / response programs in developing countries.

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO and/or other UN agencies or in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of WHO policies, mission and goals. Wide knowledge of international public health issues and health systems management. High level of technical and managerial competence for planning, direction and evaluation of health development programmes. Excellent knowledge of programme analysis. Ability to establish and maintain excellent relations with officials at all levels. Ability to exercise sound professional judgement. Ability to coordinate and motivate staff of various backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills. Familiarity with WHO policies and practices. Demonstrated excellence in scientific writing in the form of publications and papers in national and international journals. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in international and multi-cultural settings combined with proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and lead projects, and build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies. Sound strategic and tactical thinking with ability to formulate clear comprehensive policies, 3strategies and plans. Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure. Excellent interpersonal with proven ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, with tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork 2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 3. Communication 4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond 5. Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership 6. Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 102,715 (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 2987 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.

• **Please note this recruitment will follow WHO policy for Fast Track Procedures for Emergencies**

• 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.

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

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

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

• 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.

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