National Consultant - Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC)

Contract

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Objective of the programme

The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Health and Gender Support Project (HGSP). Subsequently, an agreement established and signed between WHO and Ministry of Health (MoHFW), GoB. The overall objective of the WHO’s operational activities under the HGSP is to manage the HGSP’s investments on building capacity with respect to: (i) the management of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) from community up to district levels at all levels of care; (ii) diagnostic capacity on tuberculosis (TB); (iii) management of environmental risk factors (including health care waste) at and beyond the health facilities; (iv) strengthen laboratory facilities and safe blood transfusions; (v) preparedness and response to health emergencies from community to district levels; and (vi) strengthened coordination among different stakeholders.

Description of duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Health Operations and Technical Expertise Lead and the overall guidance of the Head of Sub-office, the signatory will be assigned to the WHO Sub-office in CXB and will have the following job responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support to the CSO in the planning and implementation of the health services, programmes and strengthening of health systems in Cox’s Bazar both for FDMN and host communities. This will include but be not limited to strengthening: health services delivery, governance/policy development, financing, essential medicines, health information management, human resources etc. As and when required by the CS office, undertake travel to camps/ host community settlements to ensure coordination and field monitoring.
2. Liaise with respective units of CSO (public health, entomology, health logistics, service delivery) and WHO Sub office (epidemiology and health information, IVD, health operations, OSL, health sector). Support WHO in organizing review and management meetings with the CS and senior authorities;
3. Support the CSO to activate and manage the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) when required. Manage the day-to-day operations of the PHEOC, ensure that all of the PHEOC’s functionality, systems, hardware, software and staff support tools are well maintained and operational especially throughout the full cycle of an emergency;
4. Coordinate with Health Sector (including different working groups, WASH and nutrition), Joint Assessment Teams and Rapid Response Teams to provide regular technical updates to the CS.
5. Provide support in strengthening reporting, monitoring and evaluation of DHIS-2, EWARS and other critical health information systems/databases.
6. With permission from Civil Surgeon, provide support to relevant field assessments, evaluations/studies in the camps/host community and participate in the interagency monitoring visits.
7. Support CSO coordination with DGHS coordination center and RRRC; support the CSO in the verification process for new health facilities in the camps; Maintain close relationship with national PHEOC when necessary.
8. Prepare PowerPoint presentations and talking points for CS before any meetings/ workshops/trainings. Support in documenting the meetings and workshop proceedings as and when required support CS office in better documentation related to best practices and for public communication activities.
9. Share information between CSO and WHO Sub Office and update the WHO Head of Sub Office on ongoing and planned activities.
10. Perform any other related duties deemed necessary for the CSO and WHO Sub Office as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

Medical Doctor (MBBS).

Desirable:

• Master of Public Health or Post graduate in relevant field from a recognized University.

Experience:

Essential:

At least 5 years’ experience in public health, including planning, implementation and management

or information management.

Desirable:

• Experience in Health Emergency with UN agencies or other international organizations.

Competencies:

• Communicating in effective and credible way
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Languages:

• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English, and report writing

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in using of computer application software: MS – Office.

Salary & others benefits:

WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:

• Monthly salary: BDT 144,044.00 (SSA – 8, Step I)
• Health Insurance; Accident and illness insurance;
• Annual Leave (18 days per year); Sick leave (12 days per year)
• Applicable holidays as per WHO rules

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 or a presentation using computer followed by an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates. • 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 availability of fund and performance. • 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. • This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station. • This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant