Scientist (cancer screening inequalities/Latin America)

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Screening Group (SCR) is investing in projects aimed to increase uptake and improve quality of cancer screening activities in Latin America, including measuring barriers related to participation and proposing implementation of evidence-based interventions in selected countries inside the scope of the CanScreen5 project (https://canscreen5.iarc.fr/).

The long-term objective of the project is to understand how to improve the efficiency and benefits of early detection strategies.

More information about the SCR Group at IARC can be found at the following link:

https://www.iarc.who.int/research-groups-edp-scr-rationale/

Note******: Start date for this position is normally set for 1 September 2021 at the latest. However, in light of the evolving Covid-19 situation (notably in terms of confinement and travel restrictions), the start date of the position may be impacted until such date that the successful candidate be able to physically report for duty in Lyon, France.

- Note: This same requisition n° 2101414 was advertised from 29 March-26 April 2021. The advertising period for this vacancy has been extended starting 13 May until 27 May 2021 inclusive. Those who have already applied do not need to reapply.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The creation of this temporary position is in response to a funded initiative focusing on social inequalities related to cancer screening participation in Latin America. The project contains a major component of coordination and networking with stakeholders, and offers excellent opportunities to attract additional competitive funding.

Key duties of the incumbent include:

1. Work alongside the supervisor to coordinate projects in cancer screening inequalities with a particular focus on: (i) identifying and mapping barriers and policies related to cancer screening in those settings, (ii) identify evidence-based interventions (through systematic reviews), (iii) training and capacity building, and (iv) implementing tailored evidence-based interventions. This involves the following duties:

a. development of study-protocols;

b. liaising with internal and external collaborators to establish necessary agreements, coordination of study implementation and data collection;

c. development of training materials and delivery of capacity building training;

d. working with technical staff and external collaborators to monitor progress and accuracy of data collected and data quality;

e. contributing to writing grants with a view to attracting research funding from competitive sources;

f. preparing grant progress reports and scientific manuscripts in related studies focusing on cancer screening, and in particular relating to social inequalities on participation;

g. presenting scientific results at scientific conferences.

2. Contribute to the development and implementation of new or ancillary projects related to cancer early detection. This involves developing grant proposals aiming to attract funding from competitive sources. The incumbent is expected to lead on specific grant applications.

Note: In view of the above-mentioned duties, the incumbent is expected to undertake duty travel (as required and allowed by WHO/IARC travel policy) estimated at up to 15% of total working time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

- PhD in Public Health or equivalent (e.g. MD/MPH, MD who is a PhD candidate) or Master’s degree in Public Health combined with a PhD in another closely related field.

- In all cases, education should involve a strong focus on public health.

Experience

Essential:

- At least two years of postdoctoral experience in conducting research projects in the field of cancer prevention and early detection.

- Experience in the following areas is also required:

1) Implementing and monitoring fieldwork in low- and middle- income countries, notably data collection;

2) Conducting systematic reviews of scientific literature;

3) Conducting cancer research projects in and/or with partners located in Latin America; and

4) Working with Ministries of health (MoH) representatives, notably those in Latin America.

Skills

- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer early detection.

- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners across multiple geographies and cultures (e.g. WHO offices, research partners, funding bodies).

- Proven ability to draft scientific manuscripts and familiarity with the preparation of grant applications.

WHO Competencies

- Producing results

- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

- Communicating in a credible and effective way

- Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of both English and Spanish is essential (read, written and spoken).

REMUNERATION

IARC salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The fixed remuneration for the above position comprises an annual net salary plus a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station.

Total fixed remuneration for this position currently amounts to USD 72915 (i.e. approximately EUR 61000) per annum which is the sum of: 1) annual net salary of USD 48805 at Level P2 of the UN professional salary scale, plus 2) post adjustment for Lyon, France currently amounting to an annualized figure of USD 24110.

The fixed remuneration is expressed net of income tax but before deduction of the employee share of contributions for mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and in the Organization’s private insurance plans covering health, accident, illness and disability.

Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members.

Subject to certain conditions, under temporary appointment, internationally-recruited staff may also be entitled to relocation travel & shipment, settling-in grant upon appointment and/or education grant for dependent children.

Employment status is that of international civil servant.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• We only accept applications submitted via our online recruitment tool, which should be filled out in English and include a cover letter. Application profiles should include the details of all work experiences to date (full career details).

• It is mandatory to attach a full list of publications. To add this list, please go to your profile under the dedicated "publication" tab.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for assessment and interview (held remotely).

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int

• WHO/IARC is committed to workforce diversity.

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