Public Health Officer (Field Coordination)

Contract

This is a NO-B 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 6,150 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide a technical input to support the management of the health emergency activities at national and sub-national levels, in the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS).

2. Monitor the implementation of projects for the humanitarian response and control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies.

3. Participate in the coordination of technical, normative, and operational inputs, including resources mobilization, in order to fulfill WHO’s critical functions – in collaboration with the WHO Health Cluster Coordinator and the Health Emergencies’ Team Lead.

4. Technically support the efficient and effective management, to provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity building within the health emergencies programme

5. Technically contribute to the health emergency’s systematic identification and monitoring of health risks and needs, as well as the planning and implementation of the most effective prevention, control and response strategy and measures, in support of national and local health authorities’ identified priorities.

6. Analyze and evaluate a diverse range of data and information related to humanitarian emergencies and communicable and noncommunicable diseases and outbreaks; and draft recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, and the implementation of preventative and control measures

7. Draft technical materials for training Activities to contribute to building national capacities.

8. Support advocacy and building and strengthening of partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address health emergencies and humanitarian response needs.

9. Support WHO’s field support team in continued self-assessment and learning in relation to planning, budgeting, and operational service delivery.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as public health or public-health discipline, management, emergency, humanitarian, disaster management).

Desirable: Specialized training in emergency management; specific training in humanitarian response.

Experience

Essential:

· A minimum of 2 years of work experience relevant for the position (public-health management and operations)

· Previous relevant experience in emergency management/response.

Desirable:

Experience coordinating and implementing public-health strategies with WHO and/or United Nations agencies or health cluster partners in emergency settings. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context

Skills

-Public health and rapid response operations including the international emergency incident management system.

-The theory, principles, methods, and techniques in the international emergency incident management system.

-Health and safety rules.

- The country’s public health context, policies, and priorities.

- Skills in the assessment of emergency or high-risk situations, and in conceptualizing and implementing responsive strategies.

- Ability to maintain focus in crisis situations.

- Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal working relations (collaboration, tact, patience).

- Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary and multinational staff.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork

2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3. Communication

4. Producing results

5. Fostering integration and team work

6. Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

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

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

- Very Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.

- Knowledge of ERP/Oracle applications is an asset.

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 73,796 (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.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

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• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
• 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.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The 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.

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• 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 express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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