Public Health Officer

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.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide technical guidance for related public health programmes activities. To serve as the team lead for the sub office as specified within the WRs delegation of authority.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations

Under the direct supervision of the HWCO in Qamishli/Syria and the overall guidance of the Regional Emergency Director (RED), the incumbent will have the overall responsibility for managing WHO operations in Qamishli/ Syria to ensure the timely delivery, effective and efficient implementation of the activities that WHO serves. S/he will coordinate with national health authorities, other public sector ministries, emergency and development partners, UN Agencies, to achieve the best attainable health status for the populations.

Secure information from a broad range of health sectors, evaluate, analyze and interpret the data and advice on necessary actions.

Assess and periodically review health threats from epidemic diseases and periodically; conduct public health risk analysis for health threats and develop a public health risk profile for epidemic and other potential health threats

Develop, assess and improve public health surveillance systems and registries in coordination with the concerned teams.

Develop different situational reports relevant to the health of displaced people or other population groups affected by crisis in addition to comprehensive qualitative and quantitative periodic reports per WHO indicators on activities in public health facilities.

Conduct technical reviews on programme plans, proposals and other documents relevant to the programme in coordination and alignment with national plans developed at Country office level in Damascus

Provide technical guidance for prevention and control of disease outbreaks during and after emergency situations.

Manage capacity building initiatives for respective target audiences; Design comprehensive plans and conduct trainings for health personnel in the camps and in health facilities located in the host communities.

Conduct weekly coordination meetings with all relevant partners and project staff; produce, circulate and track minutes and related decisions and develop detailed “lessons learned” reports documenting achievements and obstacles to implementation.

Recommend coordination mechanisms and improvements to current and future field operations in the area of work.

Proactively participate in the development of project proposals to mobilize resources.

Establish, convene and coordinate the health sector sub-national working group in alignment with the health sector structure in the country office on a regular basis.

Serve as the Team Lead for sub-office and coordinate the sub-office technical and administrative tasks as specified within the WRs delegation of authority to the sub office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine or Public Health.

Desirable: Master’s Degree in Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of experience in public health and health sector coordination. Experience in capacity building

Desirable: Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations, NGOs is considered an asset. Project management / Results-based Management (RBM) is an asset.

Skills

Proven skills in capacity building

Demonstrate knowledge of health sector activities in the context of emergency response relief.

Broad knowledge of Emergency programmers, policies and interventions.

Ability to work under pressure.

Knowledge of WHO and UN programmes.

Excellent presentation skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing Results

Promoting innovation and organizational learning

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Very good knowledge of English and the local language. French is an asset.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in Microsoft office

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 28828 (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 post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station