NPO (NCD)

Contract

This is a NO-C 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 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-C contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Le programme vise a renforcer la resilience et la performance du systeme de sante dans la gestion des maladies non transmissibles (MNT) conformement aux priorites des Etats membres et aux directives de l'OMS. L'objectif est d'integrer une approche multisectorielle pour la prevention, le depistage precoce, la gestion et le controle des MNT au sein des services de sante existants, en mettant l'accent sur les soins primaires et la continuite dessoins en situation de crise.L'unite ou l'activite sur le terrain se concentrera sur : (i)La mise en place et le suivi des protocoles nationaux et des programmes de formation pour le personnel de sante. (ii) Le renforcement des systemes de soins chroniques et leur integration avec d'autres programmes de soins, comme ceux pour la tuberculose ou le VIH. (iii) La collaboration avec les autorites de sante et autres partenaires pour une mise en œuvre efficace et le suivi des interventions contre les MNT. (iv) La mobilisation de ressources financieres et non financieres et l'elaboration de partenariats strategiques pour lutter contre les MNT.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Sous la supervision Generale du Representant de l'OMS au Togo, le titulaire du poste devra effectuer les taches specifiques suivantes :Maintenir les soins essentiels, y compris la vaccination, pendant les crises pour renforcer le systeme de sante.Utiliser des outils standardises pour la prevention et la gestion des MNT principales et integrer les services de sante chroniques.Soutenir les directions regionales et prefectorales de la sante dans la planification et l'implementation multisectorielle des programmes de lutte contre les MNT.Ameliorer l'integration des services MNT et de sante mentale en coordination avec les autorites sanitaires a tous les niveaux.Former les prestataires de soins de sante sur les procedures nationales et la reorganisation des soins de sante primaires.Aider les autorites sanitaires a deployer une reponse multisectorielle aux MNT.Tenir des reunions et collaborer avec les partenaires pour promouvoir la sante et reduire les risques.Documenter les experiences et fournir des retours pour ameliorer les services de MNT et SM.Documenter les services MNT/SM et soutenir la mise enœuvre des reponses multisectorielles aux MNT.Contribuer a la mobilisation de ressources pour combattre les MNT.Effectuer d'autres taches pertinentes assignees par le Representant de l'OMS au Togo et effectuer toute autre tache selon le besoin et a la demande du superviseur.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Doctorat en Medecine etspecialise en sante publique obtenu aupres d'un institut accredite/reconnu. Desirable: Master en sante publique, epidemiologie, ou dans les domaines connexes.

Experience

Essential: Au moins 5 ans d'experience dans la gestion des programmes, prestation de services de sante avec des experiences de base sur la prestation de services de sante, y compris les services de MNT Desirable: Connaissance du MPOWER, SHAKE, ACTIVE, REPLACE, SAFER,WHOPEN, HEARTS, HEARTS-D, MHGAP et services de sante mentale, et sante auditive, oculaire et soins dentaires avec une experience prealable dans la gestion et la prestation de services de soins de sante primaires. Experience de travail avec le systeme des Nations Unies ou avec une organisation non gouvernementale internationale.

Skills

Avoir une excellente connaissance des strategies de prevention, de maitrise des maladies non transmissibles, une competence technique dans les differents aspects de la prevention et de la maitrise des MNT, avec des connaissances dans des domaines tels que la formulation et la mise en œuvre des politiques de traitement, la surveillance epidemiologique et les interventions communautaires, ainsi que la recherche.Avoir des competences averees en matiere de surveillance epidemiologique et de recherche dans le domaine des maladies non-transmissibles.Avoir des capacites a nouer et a maintenir des relations de travail efficaces avec les partenaires a tous les niveaux sanitaires.Avoir une bonne connaissance des politiques et procedures des donateurs.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at XOF 24,382,000 (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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

• 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.

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