Regional Adviser (Noncommunicable Diseases)

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 110,869 USD and 138,944 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To strengthen health system response to prevent avoidable morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases. Member States will be supported to develop and operationalize national NCD plans through evidence-based technical support on appropriate governance and accountability structures as well as on developing optimal policy response. The program works with Member States to advocate and to strengthen their capacity to develop policies that may include legislations and regulatory measures, information and education campaigns and health system responses based on primary health care approaches to prevent as well as care for people with existing risk factors and NCDs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of Director, HPN and the overall guidance of Director, Programme Management, the incumbent shall carry out the following duties:

1. Provide guidance and support to countries on implementation of national commitments in the high-level UN Political Declarations;

2. Develop guidelines, strategies and facilitate implementation and evaluation of non-communicable disease-related multi-sectoral policies and plans in SEAR countries;

3. Develop and support mechanisms to build regional, national and local capacity in addressing NCDs and major risk factors;

4. Support and strengthen NCD surveillance and information system, including information dissemination with aim to strengthen NCD prevention and control in the Region;

5. Collaborate with international development partners, including to mobilize technical and financial resources;

6. Advocate for inclusion of NCD prevention and control into the national socio-economic development and investment plans and policies; and overall health system development strategy/policy/plan; and forge regional cooperation for catalyzing integration of NCDs into the development agenda including through regional bodies;

7. Facilitate implementation of “One WHO Workplan on NCDs”;

8. Co-ordinate among various technical units and with WCOs to prepare the biennial regional status report on NCDs;

9. Participate in and report, as necessary, on various NCD resolutions and progress reports to SEAR governing bodies;

10. Coordinate with various technical units to monitor and report on regional flagship deliverables and indicators;

11. Undertake any other duties assigned by supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Postgraduate degree in community/preventive medicine and University degree in medicine. Desirable: A postgraduate or doctoral degree in public health or health system.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years of relevant experience, including considerable experience obtained in an international context, in the field of public health; and considerable period of experience in NCD control, including working with governments and academia. At least five (5) peer reviewed publications in the field of NCDs. Desirable: Vast experience in health policy and planning, health system management, and health policy and system research, preferably related to NCD and risk factors.

Skills

• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methods and technologies in public health management, especially in areas of his/her responsibility.
• Ability to have close collaboration with nationals and staff members.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 2511 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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

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