Programme Officer

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 156,880 USD and 196,606 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the post is to lead a team implementing WHO core functions in line with the strategic agenda set out in the Country Cooperation Strategy and the specific technical areas of work mentioned above. The post will ensure strong and timely planning, implementation, reporting around the country office workplan and in collaboration with regional, national and headquarters counterparts.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Head of the WCO in Thailand, and in close coordination with relevant Programmes of SEARO/WHO and HQ/WHO, the incumbent will:

1. Provide leadership, technical expertise to support the MOPH in strengthening its capacities in the area of Digital Health and e-health, and Enhancing Leadership in Global Health;

2. Ensure delivery of technical assistance services to support the MOPH and other ministries and agencies in strengthening their capacities in the area of Environmental Health, Chemical Safety, Air Pollution and Climate Change, Road Safety, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention, Migrant/Border health, Health Systems and Health Information Systems support;

3. Directly support the Head of the office in facilitating Thailand's work beyond its borders, including horizontal collaboration with other member states, facilitating incoming fellowships to Thailand, maximizing opportunities for WHO collaborating centers of excellence;

4. Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Country Cooperation Strategy;

5. Oversee and monitor technical implementation against agreed-upon targets, goals and resolutions including those set through WHO governing bodies;

6. Identify and implement activities to enable a more effective and strategic collaboration with the host government, including on alignment of priority plans;

7. Coordinate internal WCO planning and reporting, ensuring alignment with regional office timelines and requirements; and

8. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the WCO in Thailand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in social, economic, statistical or health sciences or in medicine, and Postgraduate degree (masters or above) in public health or public health related sciences from a recognized university. Desirable: Qualification in digital health and/or in Health Information Systems.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in international public health, including considerable experience obtained in an international context. This experience should include managing and developing digital health solutions.
• Experience of working with national governments on policy/strategy development, technical collaboration and working with various agencies and actors in capacity building, developing and promoting collaborative partnerships.
• Previous experience supervising technical staff.

Desirable:

• Experience or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in health systems strengthening, including concepts around universal health coverage.
• Experience of working with WHO country office/UN providing policy and/or technical assistance to Ministry of Public Health.
• Experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation at WHO or other international organization.

Skills

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge about and experience in digital health, e-health, and health information system.
• Excellent technical knowledge across the broad areas of digital technologies and their applications to public health and health system.
• Demonstrated capacity for innovative and strategic thinking. Clear ability to identify problems, propose solutions through consensus building, and follow through on implementation.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply such analyses to strategic development.
• Well - developed budgeting and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to write high quality technical reports.
• Ability to convene and work with all relevant national and international stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage a diverse team and work across different cultures. Ability to deliver presentations to technical stakeholders and media on relevant areas of work.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Beginners knowledge of Thai.

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 90,664 (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 3468 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.

• 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.