Regional Adviser (Health Economics and Financing)

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 147,678 USD and 185,073 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To strengthen Member States' capabilities in designing, managing and evaluating health care financing policies and programmes and in economic planning at the various levels of health systems in the Region.

In this role the Health Economist will oversee and monitor program activities within an assigned area of responsibility, consult with national counterparts on program needs, and perform related managerial tasks as required. The position is to take a lead within WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy in the area of Health Financing and Social Protection and requires in-depth knowledge of economic, social and political context in which health operates in the countries.

The major expected outputs are advisory services to Member states in form of policies and strategies, action plans and work programs for sustainable and effective health care financing mechanisms to support universal coverage. Capacity building activities in health financing mechanisms and cost-effective analysis and national health accounts are organized.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will be required to perform all or part of the following duties:

1. Provide technical leadership and managerial support to the office in the area of Health Financing and Social Protection ensuring that the activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively.
2. Lead a team of economists or technical officers carrying out research in the field of health economics.
3. Design action plans for implementation and evaluation of sustainable and effective health care financing arrangements to support universal coverage. Provide technical advice and develop new national strategies and policies improved plans of action in the existing health financing systems.
4. Lead and manage the compilation and evaluation of data and information related to Health Financing Systems and Policies and provide recommendations concerning the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health financing policies to improve health system performance in line with WHO principles.
5. Develop innovative approaches to improve existing information systems on health care and social protection as well as national health accounts.
6. Act as a technical advisor to the relevant authorities concerning health economics and health care financing in the country(ies);respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related analysis, principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures.
7. Establish and coordinate a variety of community outreach activities aiming at building awareness for health care financing and social insurance systems; prepare and deliver presentations; compile, prepare and ensure adequate distribution of related informational materials.
8. Advocate with, and coordinate national counterparts, technical departments at HQ and negotiate with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to Health Care Financing and resolve issues or concerns.
9. Responsible for the review and quality assurance and relevance of contractual engagements with partners and institutions and make recommendations regarding WHO's support.
10. Establish and coordinate training/orientation programmes in the related areas for capacity building.
11. Represent WHO at respective political and technical meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's degree in health economics or health policy. Desirable: Doctorate degree in Health Economics.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years of international experience in health economics and health care financing. Desirable: Experience in health system strengthening in developing countries

Skills

1. In-depth knowledge and expertise in conceptual approaches to health financing and health systems policies with ability to ensure that action plans meet country needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO's policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
2. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
3. Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
4. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
5. Excellent knowledge of political, social and health systems in the countries.
6. Excellent drafting and communication skills.
7. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
8. Team spirit and team leadership/management skills and time management skills.

WHO Competencies

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

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

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 92,731 (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 2148 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 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.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (

https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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. 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.

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

• 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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