Medical Officer (NCD)

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 124,265 USD and 160,214 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

All the Member States of Waorld Health Organization (WHO) South East Asia Region share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All of WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation. Thirteenth General Programme of Work, 2019-2023 (GPW 13) outlines a clear vision to achieve three strategic priorities through the triple billion targets, i.e. achieving universal health coverage - 1billion more people benefiting from universal health coverage; addressing health emergencies - 1 billion more people better protected from health emergencies; promoting healthier populations - 1 billion more people enjoying better health and well-being. The triple billion targets provide a framework for WHO's action to address the health-related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). One outcome of the third pillar of GPW 13(Outcome 3.2) addresses the risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, such as tobacco, salt, obesity, physical activity, and trans-fatty acids, as well as other important risk factors to health. Under the above overall context of WHO collaborative programmes, the objective of the post is to provide the leadership and the over-all technical guidance to relevant focal points in WCO in prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors and collaborate with the ministry of health and other relevant national authorities in facilitating the implementation of national multisectoral response for NCDs on the basis of primary care approaches. The NCD related work areas comprise of cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cancer, palliative care, and also include the work area of mental health and other disorders.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general guidance of Director, Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN) and the direct supervision of WHO Representative (WR), the incumbent is to:1.Provide technical leadership and managerial support to the WHO Country office team working on NCDs and comorbidities, facilitate the development and the implementation of the relevant work plans under the WHO-Myanmar collaborative programme while promoting the integration of health programmes with health systems approaches and ensure the monitoring and evaluation of related activities;2.Promote the generation of evidence on non-communicable diseases and their risk factors, as well as comorbidities and contribute to informed policy decisions by government and provide cutting edge policy advice including for intersectoral actions. Help improve the information system on non-communicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards UHC and facilitate its integration into the national health information system;3.Coordinate and support the Ministry of Health in planning and implementing evidence-based and people-centered integrated NCD services with priority to integration into the primary health care;4.Provide technical assistance and support for the development and adaptation to the country context of the relevant WHO's normative materials (including the production and/or adaptation of reports, guidelines, SOPs);5.Liaise and coordinate with concerned technical units/ departments of Ministry of Health, WHO/SEARO and WHO/HQ and with donors and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonise recommendations on policies and strategies related to NCDs and comorbidities area and advocate for intersectoral actions;6.Contribute to the management of WCO's knowledge and advise on matters regarding NCDs (such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic lung diseases, diabetes injuries and disabilities, etc and mental disorders) and comorbidities;7.Advise in strengthening and integrating, innovative private sector engagement models, research and innovations in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of NCDs;8.Ensure technical quality and relevance of contractual engagements with partners and institutions, make recommendations to the WHO Representative regarding WHO's support;9.Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and undertake gap analyses and support capacity building efforts in these deficient areas to ensure that priorities are fulfilled;10.Contribute to the external relationships, representation, communication and advocacy work of the WCO aimed at improving health system transparency and accountability to respond to NCDs; and11. Undertake other duties as required by the WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Medical degree and Master's in Medicine or Public Health from a recognized medical school/university.

Desirable: Advanced degree in public health, and training in preferably in one or more subjects of non-communicable diseases, NCD surveillance, with responsibilities on planning, management and research.

Experience

Essential: At least seven (7) years of professional experience with progressive responsibility in public health and non-communicable diseases and policy analyses and advice as well in technical assistance to countries, including capacity building, evidence generation and evaluation; considerable experience obtained in an international context.

Desirable: Experience in mental health, dietary nutrition, injury prevention and disability; experience in management, health system research and evaluation in health, especially in low- and middle-income settings

Skills

Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methods and technologies in treatment and public health management of NCDs and risk factors and other areas of his/her responsibility. Leadership skills and ability to establish harmonious coordination with government officials, agencies, partners and three levels of WHO offices. Sound knowledge of the situation in a developing country with regard to NCDs and their risk factors, possess good understanding of identifying a country's needs and priorities, issues and policies in various aspects of NCD burden; sound knowledge of WHO policies, programmes and guidelines in the related areas. Good knowledge on administrative functioning and inter-operability of government institutions and related departments/agencies, other national institutions, and other partners in a given country; Sound technical and policy advisory skills, based on evidence, demonstrated public health leadership skills with ability to work effectively with government and colleagues in a team setting at national and international levels; skills to share information and data and make oral and written presentations on technical issues.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• 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 75,602 (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 2438 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.

• 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.

• The written test for shortlisted candidates will tentatively be held in week starting 17 July 22. 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 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.

• 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.