Reproductive, Maternal & Neonatal Health Officer

Overview

Support maternal and reproductive health strategies and interventions in Burundi.

You have:

• Medical Doctor in Gynecology, Obstetrics, or Pediatrics, or equivalent specialist in public health.
• At least two years of experience in the design and implementation of maternal and reproductive health policy and programs.
• Solid knowledge in maternal and child health program management.
• Expert knowledge of French.
• Intermediate knowledge of English.
• Good knowledge of the health system in Burundi.

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 2,004 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. Aider les pays a reduire la morbidite et la mortalite maternelles evitables, notamment des avortements non medicalises. 2. Promouvoir et proteger la sante et les droits sexuels et reproductifs (SRHR) pour le bien-etre de toutes les personnes dans le cadre du 13eme Programme General de travail, et leur permettre de contribuer au developpement global de leur communaute et de leur societe.Au Burundi, l'objectif du programme est de renforcer l'appui du bureau pays de l'Organisation mondiale de la Sante, pour l'atteinte des objectifs nationaux en matiere de sante familiale et reproductive et de contribuer aux actions mondiales et regionales de sante publique. Le programme contribuera en outre au developpement et a la mise en œuvre des politiques et strategies nationales, des plans operationnels, des directives, normes et standards en matiere de la Sante Maternelle, Reproductive et du Genre.- Apporter un appui technique aux services nationaux dans la planification, le developpement et la mise en œuvre des politiques et des strategies nationales en matiere de sante Reproductive, sante maternelle, de la sante de la femme et du Genre selon les strategies regionales ;- Apporter un appui technique au developpement de la recherche operationnelle sur les divers aspects de la sante Reproductive, sante maternelle, de la sante de la femme et du Genre,- Collaborer avec les partenaires impliques dans les activites de renforcement des systemes de sante et des services de la sante Reproductive, sante maternelle, de la sante de la femme et du genre, en particulier les programmes de sante de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, la lutte contre le paludisme, la lutte contre les maladies non transmissibles, la prevention et la prise en charge du VIH/SIDA.- Contribuer a l'atteinte des Objectifs de Developpement Durables (ODD) 3 lies a la sante, en particulier l'ODD 3 relatif a la sante maternelle et a la planification familiale.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Le / la titulaire executera les taches suivantes :1. Assister le pays dans la planification, la mise en œuvre et la revue des interventions relatives a la sante maternelle, droit et sante de la femme, SSR en collaboration avec les autres organismes impliques dans ces domaines et dans le cadre de la Programmation commune du Systeme des Nations Unies.2. Fournir une assistance technique pour le developpement ou la mise a jour des directives nationales, des guides techniques, des modules de formation et la revision de curricula de formation pour la SSR.3. Faciliter une approche integree dans la prestation des services et des soins de qualite a chaque etape du cycle de la vie (Enfant, Adolescent, Adulte, Personne Agees) delivres a tous les niveaux du systeme de sante dans le cadre du processus de developpement des Soins de Sante Primaires (SSP) et de la Couverture Sanitaire universelle (CSU).4. Contribuer a l'etablissement des partenariats efficaces avec les bilateraux, les multilateraux, les donateurs, les programmes connexes et la societe civile pour la promotion Genre et Droit humains a la Sante, notamment le protocole de Maputo. 5. Initier/Appuyer la recherche operationnelle en matiere de sante sexuelle et reproductive y compris la Planification Familiale dans les formations sanitaires et au niveau communautaire.6. Coordonner et faciliter la documentation et la diffusion des lecons apprises dans la programmation de la Sante reproductive, maternelle et du genre ; et la promotion et la mise en œuvre de la recherche operationnelle7. Servir comme Point Focal pour toutes les questions et les interets de genre.8. Toute autre tache convenue avec le representant du bureau pays de l'OMS, les homologues techniques du bureau regional et du siege de cette initiative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: - Medecin Gynecologue Obstetricien ou Pediatre, specialiste en sante publique ou equivalent Desirable: Specialisation en sciences sociales ou juridiques

Experience

Essential: Avoir au moins deux (02) annees d'experience dans la conception des politiques et strategies novatrices et la mise en oeuvre des programmes de sante maternelle et reproductive ; et l'analyse des donnees. Desirable: Une bonne connaissance du systeme de sante du Burundi. Une experience dans la gestion de Programme et / ou d'assistance technique a travers ou au sein du systeme des Nations Unies et de Solides capacites redactionnelles

Skills

1. Solides connaissances en gestion des programmes de la sante, de la mere et de l'enfant2. Connaissances en recherche epidemiologique

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BIF 71,783,000 (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

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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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• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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