Medical Officer (MCH)

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Position Title: Medical Officer MCH

Position Number: 173979

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To promote the appropriate organization and the effective operation of comprehensive health systems which provide the essential elements of PHC, mainly Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) package, including making pregnancy safer, Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Health(IMNCI), to the entire population in response to local priorities, with specialized support and services which involves communities and health related sectors in responsible and coordinated ways.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

Review, plan and implement models for evidence based and integrated MNCH services.

Develop and support the implementation of the basic package of health services at different levels of PHC, with focus on MNCH.

Review and promote the use of MNCH monitoring and supervision tools for informed decisions.

Monitor the effect of devolution on health services in the districts and suggest ways of improving the access, quality, equity and efficiency of devolved health services.

Provide technical support to the country in developing national health care delivery models in rural and urban areas.

Provide technical support for developing a Districts Health System in Pakistan with special emphasis on:a) building health districtmanagerial capacity;b) designing models for ambulatory care as well as the gate-keeping system at the district level;c) developing home health care outreach activities;d) developing provincial and district community based systems for improving health outcomes.

Provide technical support on human resource development of staff at all levels delivering care at PHC including design of training programmes, revision of curricula and job descriptions.

Provide technical support and guidance in the periodic review of the curricula for the training of Community Health Workers (CHWs) with focus on community midwives and participate in the job performance; introduce elements of management in the training and continuing education of all health workers,particularly of trainers/supervisors of CHWs/PHC workers related to MNCH.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine and Master's degree in Public Health. Desirable: Specialization in the field of Primary Health Care preferably maternal, child or health promotion.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years experience combined at the national and international level in organization of primary care health systems in a managerial capacity including at least 5 years experience in developing countries. Desirable: Experience in the field of PHC management under decentralized health system and in health system research.

Skills

Good knowledge and skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of the making pregnancy safer, child survival and development including nutritional interventions and other related PHC elements; Sound leadership skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Enhanced WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results

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 74,913 (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 2247 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 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.

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  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

  • 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.

  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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