NPO (Communicable Disease Control)

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Serve as the programme focal point for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program with responsibility for the overall planning, development , implementation and assessment of a comprehensive and effective programme. To collaborate with Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) and the MoH in strengthening laboratory aspects of communicable diseases, immunization, and AMR programs. To support the MOH in the identification of priority of policy interventions for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program and assist in aligning regional strategic plans with the country plans and priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of NPO Administration, Planning and Programme Management, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Planning of interventions, in particular as they relate to update the strategy through development, implementation and monitoring of programme at national level.

2. Building of national capacity in Communicable Disease Control (CDC), immunization, Neglected Tropical diseases, and AMR.

3. Coordinate activities on prevention and control of communicable diseases particularly affecting the target group, children, adolescents, and women.

4. Coordinate with institutions/agencies in the study on the impact and cost-effectiveness of the CDC, to ensure timely implementation of interventions, dissemination, and analysis of intermediate study results, and the use of data for strengthened national implementation.

5. Evaluation CDC activities including periodic program reviews and surveys to assess the quality of case management at health facilities.

6. Provide technical support in developing Global Fund proposal and in implementation of the Global Fund grant to HIV, TB and Malaria.

7. Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CDC, Immunization, Neglected Tropical Diseases and AMR activities. This will include support for situation analysis, measurement of protective and risk factors, use of data for programme planning, and development of locally adapted tools and instruments.

8. Coordination with partners, NGO, provision of periodic- and updates on progress in programme implementation, and support to the government in mobilization of resources for CDC, immunization and AMR.

9. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine or public health or relevant social sciences Desirable: Master of Public Health

Experience

Essential:

• At least 2 years of experience working in Communicable Disease areas
• Experience in formulating policies and managing planning and implementation of public health programme.
• Experience in supporting development and implementation of Global Fund grants for HIV, TB, and Malaria.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Government policies, priorities, structure and procedures on implementation of activities related to Communicable Disease Control.
• Previous experience of working with WHO or other UN agencies is an advantage.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions.
• Knowledge of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Very good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information.

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BTN 1,019,639 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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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.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.