Public Health Officer

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 Upazila levels; and (vi) strengthened coordination among different stakeholders.

Description of duties:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Director, the signatory will be assigned to the PIU, MoHFW, GoB and will have the following job responsibilities:

• Provide technical support (writing report, meeting minutes, making PowerPoint presentations) to Civil surgeon, DDFP, Chief Coordinator, and other health agencies for ensuring strengthen health and family planning intervention support to Cox’s Bazar district.
• Coordinate or combine the resources of government institutions, UN organizations, National and International NGOs, or other agencies to enhance the health and family planning intervention support.
• Maintain liaison with LD office, Civil Surgeon, DDFP, representatives of different UN, NGO & INGO, and relevant government officials and other stakeholders to ensure optimum achievement of health and family planning interventions support.
• Participate during different health and family planning-related meetings like health sector coordination meetings, SAG meetings, EPI case management meetings, and NCD core group meetings at Cox’s Bazar level and update Civil surgeon/DDFP accordingly.
• Provide technical assistance to formulate training materials/guidelines/data collection tools, and to carry out epidemiological needs.
• Compile, consolidate and analyze data on programme implementation and indicators (e.g. health, family planning, nutrition, water, and sanitation) in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports.
• Support to provide necessary technical and administrative support for the arrangement of training/workshops.
• Regularly visit the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Coordination Center, supported health facilities, and coordinate the work of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other staff members to ensure quality health and family planning service.
• Provide technical assistance to the Family Planning department in planning, implementation, monitoring, and supervision focusing on the quality of services, commodity securities, performance gaps, and areas where needs further interventions.
• Support assessments of health hazards for both communicable and non-communicable diseases in the in- Cox's Bazar district and other areas, as may be assigned.
• Perform any other responsibilities/duties assigned by the supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent from an accredited academic institution.

Desirable:

• Master’s in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology or any relevant field would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working in public health sector in humanitarian crisis situation will be an added advantage;

Experience:

Essential:

At least three years of experience in public health programmes, preferably with international/national organizations

Desirable:

• Experience in UN agency, International Organization, and NGOs etc.
• Working experience in Cox’s Bazar district and/or knowledge on coordination and management of the FDMNs/Rohingya refugees will be a plus;
• Previous work in Government health system under MOHFW will add value to the position;

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

Lan 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 112,711.00 (SSA – 7, 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