Medical Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 110,704 USD and 144,959 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO operates, on the basis of the biannual programmes, within the framework of the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), which reflects the medium-term vision for the WHO's collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Maldives in support of its national health strategies, policies and priorities. To implement the Strategic Agenda described in CCS, to provide need-based technical assistance in national level policy formulation, setting norms and standards, improving know dissemination and management, monitoring country health situation and building sustainable institutional capacity.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the WR Maldives and in collaboration with regional and national technical colleagues, with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the Maldives biennial workplans; the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Collaborates with national stakeholders and provides technical support in the formulation of the WHO programmes, detailed planning, management, implementing and monitoring of the WHO programme performance including proposal screening and reporting.

2. Provides broad technical support across all technical categories but especially in strengthening disease surveillance, non-communicable diseases prevention and management in the Republic of Maldives. This includes providing advice and assistance in the development of workplans, screening proposals for technical soundness, performance assessments, monitoring while ensuring efficiency, accountability and achievement of results.

3. Works as a technical liaison for preparation, coordination and organization of the WHO technical assistance missions, national and international meetings and workshops including efficient travel and meeting schedules, briefings/ de-briefings and supervision/quality check of technical assistance. Works in close collaboration with the technical advisers to align the recommendations to the national context and ensure coherent and logical follow-up within the WHO programmatic activities.

4. Actively seeks, working with experts and missions as well as through WHO and other sources, and provides valid technical information, statistics and updates on the issues related to public health of national importance and its relation to the regional and global priorities through various established platforms. e.g. programme meetings, stakeholders' meetings, newsletters, WHO website and other official electronic channels.

5. Assist the WR in coordination with partners and stakeholders, donor relations and coordinating with UN and other international agencies; develop proposals for funding in the areas of public health and contributes to resource mobilization.6. Performs any other duties as assigned by WHO Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University Degree in Medicine Desirable: Master's degree in Public Health or Social Sciences or management or Training in epidemiology and biostatics

Experience

Essential: At least five years' experience, includingfew years of international experience, with focus on planning and management of health services and development programs. Desirable: Experience in multiple settings especially in resource constraint and developing countries. Knowledge of other UN language will be desirable.

Skills

Knowledge and proven experience in public health and development work in limited resource environment including policy, planning, service delivery, quality improvement, and monitoring and evaluation.Sound knowledge in programme development, planning, implementation, and management skills, including proposal development.Ability to deal with complex issues and multi-tasking skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

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 62,120 (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 2614 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 applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy

• A written test may be used as a form of screening

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• The written test for shortlisted candidates will be tentatively be held in week starting 24 May 2021. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period

• 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.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.