Public Health Officer

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO is working with Ministry of Health, Syrian Arab Republic for improving its capacity in terms of response to emergency and relief efforts in the wake of ongoing conflict, which has disrupted routine health services. As a result, people of Syria face double burden of emergency and diseases due to the disrupted services. To security concerns, financial stress has added to the poor access, and reduced public sector funds has led to the decreasing coverage. In this backdrop, with the aim to prevent ill health and maintain health a program titled, "post crisis health sector recovery" is proposed, recognising that conflict is likely to continue in the foreseeable future, with objectives:

(i) to support in defining service package and identify requirements for its provision;

(ii) to define organisation and management structure, including M&E for delivery of services package; and

(iii) to select (based on a predefined criteria) and prepare areas and take steps for the implementation of health sector recovery.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of WHO Representative in the Country Office and the overall guidance of Director, Programme Management the Regional Office, the objectives of the work are to: Support the member state in the identification and organising a multidisciplinary team (drawing from ministry of health, ministry of higher education, NGOs etc.) for overseeing the programme design,implementation and review. In this regard, in addition to drawing and agreeing on the terms of reference, the work will involve organizing meetings, keeping record and following the decisions ;Advise on assessing the health care needs in relation to preventing ill-health and maintaining health, and evidence based definition of the service package. This may involve desk review, small scale survey, focus group discussion, key informants' interviews etc. Lead the exercise to define generic requirements (to be adapted to the individual allocation/site) of infrastructure, human resources including capacity development needs, and technical assistance for the provision of the defined service package; A plan of action will be developed for the procurement and supply of the requirements. Coordinate the exercise for the identification of suitable locations/sites, based on a predefined criteria, for the setting up of services for the provision of service package; Based on the actual needs defined after selection of sites, organize the procurement and supply of the requirements needed for the delivery of the service package. Advise on the definition of structures for the organization and management of the health services linked to the health sector governance and mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the programme, linking it to the routine health management in formation system. The activity will include periodic reporting and suggestions for improving the programme. Support in health sector planning and management in the changed scenario and advise on resource generation, both technical and financial, from within and outside the organization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Medical degree and advance degree (preferably at doctorate level) from a recognised university in health systems management and related subjects. Desirable: In-depth study of the health system development in the context of countries in crisis.

Experience

Essential: A minimum experience of 7 years of professional experience, in developing countries, health sector; and a proven experience of working on health sector planning and management in countries in crisis. Desirable: A good knowledge of health system development in the countries in crisis. Previous experience of working with UN is desirable.

Skills

In-depth knowledge and methodological competence related to health systems development; proven ability of planning and managing the programmes in the health sector; technical skills in health sector development in countries facing crisis and ability to team up with national and international personnel.Good knowledge of WHO work, including the tools, techniques and procedures.

WHO Competencies

Communication Knowing and managing yourself Producing results Teamwork Ensuring the effective use of resources

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Use of Language Skills

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

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 73,516 (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 1911 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.

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