Public Health Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective of IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research.

EPR is investing in projects aimed to evaluate new and existing cancer early detection and prevention strategies and programs globally, including performing situational analysis and providing evidence-base for effective country level actions in the context of national cancer control planning and implementation. The projects involve coordinating major international network of stakeholders (including MoH representatives and WHO national/regional offices), with the long-term objective to improve cancer control plans and quality assurance on cancer early detection programmes.

Cancer control is receiving increased priority globally as governments recognize and respond to the non-communicable disease (NCD) agenda, led by the World Health Organization (WHO). As an international Agency and part of the WHO, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has a pivotal role to support situational analysis of cancer prevention and screening and identify context-appropriate public health solutions. This involves evaluating existing as well as new cancer early detection and prevention programs with the goal to build on its own research activities in the areas of prevention, screening and early diagnosis research to provide the evidence-base for effective country level actions in the context of national cancer control planning and implementation.

Early detection and prompt treatment of cancer are important components of comprehensive cancer control. Together with senior scientists in the team, the incumbent:

• Carries out an important coordination role, involving collaborations with national institutions and investigators conducting research aimed to strengthen and evaluate prevention and early detection of cancer; and

• Conducts health system situation analysis, ultimately giving rise to concrete deliverables, notably the drafting of recommendations to be published in the form of reports, guidelines and/or other public health policy documents.

• Assists collaborating institutions and IARC PI in implementing the funded project

The position requires coordination of a project that aims to improve the cancer outcomes for oral, breast and cervical cancers in vulnerable, rural populations in India through provision of affordable and accessible integrated early detection services. The project contains a major component of coordination and networking with stakeholders and local partners, and offers excellent opportunities to attract additional competitive funding. The incumbent is expected to coordinate the ongoing Praise-U project on prostate cancer screening in Europe and support other ongoing research projects in EPR and assist in applying for research grants. In summary the position:

• Contributes to the coordination of projects focused on evaluating new and existing cancer control practices and policies in different countries; and

• Builds upon the work to implement funded projects titled: “implementation of an affordable and equitable integrated multi-cancer early detection package to improve cancer outcomes in resource-constrained settings” and “Praise-U- prostate cancer screening in EU”.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Work alongside the supervisors to coordinate implementation research and public health projects in cancer control with a particular focus on capacity building for implementation and improvement of population-based cancer early detection programmes according to the relevant WHO/IARC guidelines and quality standards. This involves the following duties:

a. engaging and exchanging information and project updates with stakeholders of different cultures and backgrounds (from Ministries of health representatives to health services providers);

b. mapping of services and data flow related to cancer early detection continuum;

c. developing protocols and tools for situational analysis of the information system that is presently used, its gaps and scopes for improvement;

d. evaluating the performance of existing cancer early detection programmes and performing related situational analysis;

e. Based on the situational analysis, acting as technical officer (focal point) for the design of a multi-level intervention strategy to be evaluated through implementation research;

f. Assisting project collaborators in implementing the field studies in cancer early detection and implementing pilots in prostate cancer screening;

g. Drafting reports, guidelines and/or other public health policy documents, research reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

2. Contribute to the development and implementation of new or ancillary projects related to cancer early detection. This involves developing grant proposals aiming to attract funding from competitive sources. The incumbent is expected to assist on specific grant applications.

3. Contribute to the design, planning, and/or conduct of other studies relevant to EPR objectives.

4. Carry out other related duties as assigned by the supervisors.

WHO COMPETENCIES

· Teamwork

· Respecting & promoting individual and cultural differences

· Communication

· Producing results

· Moving forward in a changing environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: Master’s degree (or higher, e.g. PhD or MD) in Public Health or in another closely related field. In all cases, education should involve a strong focus on public health.

Desirable: PhD in Public Health or equivalent (e.g. MD/MPH, MD who is a PhD candidate).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least two years of experience in conducting research and/or implementation projects in the field of public health. Experience in the following areas is also required:

1) Projects related to cancer prevention and early detection, and

2) Implementation and monitoring of projects involving cancer control programmes

Desirable: Experience in the following areas is an asset:

1) Evaluation of health systems, and/or

2) Working with Ministries of health (MoH) representatives

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Expert knowledge of English is essential, working knowledge of French or another UN language is an asset.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

· Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer control (notably early detection and prevention).

· Excellent knowledge of functioning of health care systems.

· Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners across multiple geographies and cultures (e.g. WHO offices, research partners, funding bodies).

· Ability to analyze results of research conducted, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems.

· Ability to draft evaluation reports on public health policies, programs and activities.

· Familiarity with the preparation of grant applications.

Desirable: Ability to draft or participate in the drafting of scientific manuscripts.

OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)

Knowledge of Microsoft office 365 office package.

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 50,377 (subject to applicable deductions), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2,162 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 or lower.

· Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

· A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening.

· If 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. IARC/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 noting that first year of fixed term contracts is a probationary period which maybe extended subject to performance evaluation.

· For information on IARC’s operations please visit: https://www.iarc.who.int, and for more general information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

· IARC/WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The IARC/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.

· IARC/WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Participating States https://www.iarc.who.int/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-iarc are strongly encouraged to apply for IARC/WHO jobs. 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. IARC/WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the IARC/WHO Values Charter https://www.iarc.who.int/about-iarc-who-ethics into practice.

· IARC/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 IARC/WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to IARC/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, IARC/WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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

· IARC/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 fully express and develop their talents.

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

· Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

· Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with IARC/WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with IARC/WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.