Medical Officer
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Contract
This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 127,722 USD and 164,671 USD.
Salary for a P-4 contract in Amman
The international rate of 90,970 USD, with an additional 40.4% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-4 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To support all Member Statesin providing high-quality immunization services to achieve universal immunization coverage and contribute to the completion of polio eradication in the Region. Ultimately, Eradication of poliomyelitis, and destruction or appropriate containment of polio viruses in the Region.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Manage the work of the secretariat of theWHO/EMR Regional Poliomyelitis Eradication Certification by coordinating its key activities, and regularly evaluate the performance of NCCs and provide support forimplementation of RCC recommendations.Provide guidance and technical expertise to theWHO country offices in facilitating the functioning of their respective NCC. Coordinate with and direct countries indevelopment of annual reports and final documentation for submission to RCCfor Regional certification. Support the development of final documentationof regional certification for submission to the Global CertificationCommission.Track and monitor performance of Acute FlaccidParalysis (AFP) and environmental surveillance systems across the region,identify performance gaps and work with the member states to address the gaps. Coordinate with member states, regionallaboratory advisor and country support team in EM/POL to ensure timely shipmentand processing of AFP and environmental samples.Coordinate with member states to conductregular desk and field surveillance reviews.Participatein other regional activities aimed at ensuring thatall countries in the region attain Polio Eradication targets andmilestones as articulated in the GPEI strategy 2022-2026, and thereby achieverequirements for the Region to be certified as free from wild and circulatingvaccine -derived poliovirus (or: thereby maintain the Region polio-free). Provide technical support in other polioeradication related activities as and when advised by the Coordinator and/orDirector, Polio.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degreein Medicine or Biological Sciences and master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health Desirable:
Experience
Essential: At least seven years' experience with international exposure in epidemiology and Polio Eradication as well as control of other communicable diseases of public health importance Desirable: Experience in Polio Eradication immunization activities and data management.
Skills
Ability to write clearly and present complex epidemiological and programme information coherently. Solid knowledge of epidemiology of Polio, healthsystem and datamanagement, and otherepidemic diseases of public health importance. High level of interpersonal, networking and cross-cultural negotiating skills. Demonstrated managerial skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Good capacity of organizing, summarizing and presenting information to different audiences.Ability to synthesize and analyse information from various sourcesAbility to organize and run meetings and workshops
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
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 77,326 (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 2494 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
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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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The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.
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