Team Lead

Overview

Lead and coordinate polio eradication efforts in the country.

You have:

• A higher university degree in medicine and specialization in public health is essential.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in disease management is essential.
• Deep knowledge of the country's situation regarding polio eradication is essential.
• Expert knowledge of French is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of English is desirable.

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 168,521 USD and 211,195 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Le Programme d'eradication de la poliomyelite (PEP) vise a garantir que les generations futures d'enfants seront liberees de la menace de la paralysie due a la poliomyelite. La realisation de cet objectif depend de l'interruption de la transmission du poliovirus et de la garantie d'une detection rapide et d'une reponse efficace aux epidemies de poliovirus survenant en RDC. L'objectif strategique du PEP est de soutenir les autorites nationales dans l'eradication de toutes les formes de poliomyelite, sauvage et variante, de renforcer les systemes de vaccination, de soutenir la detection par le biais de reseaux de surveillance et de laboratoires, et d'assurer des reponses de haute qualite aux epidemies. L'equipe de soutien a la gestion des incidents lies a la poliomyelite (IMST) est responsable de tous les efforts d'eradication de la poliomyelite deployes par les bureaux de pays de l'OMS, conformement aux strategies de l'Initiative mondiale pour l'eradication de la poliomyelite (IMEP) et aux plans d'action regionaux de l'OMS pour l'Afrique. Le programme coordonne egalement le soutien technique et operationnel fourni au pays par le biais du financement de l'IMEP.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Le Chef d'equipe PEP coordonnera toutes les activites liees a la poliomyelite dans le pays, representera l'OMS aupres des partenaires de l'IMEP dans le pays et jouera le role de conseiller principal aupres du directeur general pour tous les aspects de l'eradication de la poliomyelite. Le titulaire du poste est cense accomplir des taches specifiques, notamment:Diriger le PEP de l'OMS dans le pays et assurer la liaison entre les partenaires de l'IMEP au niveau des comtes et de la region ; fournir un retour d'information direct a l'IMEP sur les progres de la reponse aux epidemies, les defis et les solutions potentielles ;Soutenir le bureau national de l'OMS dans la supervision strategique et operationnelle des operations de riposte aux flambees de poliomyelite, en veillant a ce qu'elles repondent aux besoins de la population et soient conformes aux plans et strategies du ministere de la sante publique, de l'hygiene et de la prevention (MOPH) et aux procedures operationnelles standard de la riposte aux flambees de poliomyelite ;Diriger et orienter les strategies de l'IMEP en matiere d'intervention en cas d'epidemie et apporter un soutien technique aux activites d'intervention ;Favoriser une coordination etroite avec le MOPH, les partenaires sanitaires et autres dans le pays, et contribuer a la coordination des acteurs de la sante avec le coordinateur de l'IMEP ; Travailler avec le ministere de la sante et d'autres partenaires de l'IMEP a l'elaboration d'un plan national d'intervention en cas d'epidemie, comprenant un budget, un chronogramme d'activites et un plan de ressources humaines, en l'ajustant et en l'adaptant periodiquement, si necessaire ;Collaborer avec le ministere de la sante et d'autres partenaires de l'IMEP pour mettre enplace des structures d'intervention en cas d'epidemie qui comprennent les quatre composantes de l'intervention en cas d'epidemie : enquete sur l'epidemie, immunisation en cas d'epidemie, reinforcement de la surveillance et renforcement de l'immunisation systematique ;Collaborer avec le MOPH et d'autres partenaires de l'IMEP pour produire des mises a jour sur les activites de lutte contre les epidemies (par exemple, des SITREPS, des bulletins et des lettres d'information) a distribuer aux partenaires concernes;Collaborer avec le ministere de la sante et d'autres partenaires de l'IMEP pour organiser des evaluations externes periodiques de la reponse aux epidemies et documenter la cloture des epidemies;Collaborer avec le ministere de la sante et d'autres partenaires de l'IMEP pour evaluer la situation en matiere d'accessibilite et de securite et engager les partenaires appropries a discuter des strategies speciales et des ressources necessaires pour atteindre les populations dans les zones peu sures et difficiles d'acces ;Collaborer avec les equipes chargees de la communication, de la mobilisation sociale et de l'engagement communautaire afin de garantir la preparation d'un plan de communication global pour la reponse a l'epidemie et le contenu approprie des strategies de plaidoyer et de messagerie;Veiller a ce que les aspects logistiques de la reponse a l'epidemie que l'on attend de l'OMS, en particulier le financement et les ressources humaines, soient geres avec une efficacite optimale;Veiller a la mise en œuvre d'activites de surveillance et de reaction de grande qualite, conformes aux plans nationaux et aux strategies regionales;Examiner et clarifier les produits des donateurs et fournir des conseils strategiques sur la mobilisation des ressources et l'elaboration des propositions ;Assumer d'autres missions et responsabilites a la demande des Chefs de bureau de pays, du Directeur regional et d'autres partenaires afin de contribuer a la reussite de la reponse a l'epidemie;Toutes autres taches assignees par le superviseur.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Diplome superieur universitaire en medecine et une Specialisation en sante publique. Desirable: Formation specialisee dans le domaine de la sante publique ou d'autres specialites de la medecine

Experience

Essential: Au moins dix (10) ans d'experience professionnelle a responsabilite progressive dans la gestion des maladies, en particulier dans les domaines de l'investigation, de la surveillance et du controle, ainsi que de la formulation de strategies et de plans d'action pour la mise en œuvre de programmes de prevention des maladies. Bonne experience professionnelle internationale et/ou regionale dans la fourniture de conseils et de services techniques a des homologues nationaux et a d'autres partenaires dans la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et non transmissibles. Experience de la supervision, de la gestion et de la direction d'une equipe. Desirable: Une experience de travail avec des organisations bilaterales ou multilaterales serait un atout, de meme que la gestion et la direction d'une equipe en vue d'obtenir des resultats

Skills

Connaissance approfondie de la situation du pays en ce qui concerne l'eradication de la poliomyelite et l'IMEP ; Comprehension des besoins, des priorites et des politiques de la RDC, ainsi que des politiques, pratiques, lignes directrices et procedures de l'OMS, et capacite a les appliquer dans le bureau de pays ;Capacite a identifier les problemes, a formuler des arguments et des opinions, a formuler des conclusions et des recommandations ;Capacite a examiner et a reviser les politiques et les objectifs du programme et des activites qui lui sont assignees ;Excellente connaissance de la sante publique et des aspects techniques du domaine de specialite ;Techniques de prise de parole en public. Excellentes aptitudes a la redaction et a la communication;Engagement a mettre en œuvre l'objectif de l'egalite entre les hommes et les femmes en garantissant la participation egale et la pleine participation des femmes et des hommes a tous les aspects du travail ;Capacite a diriger et a gerer efficacement une equipe ;Capacite a developper des approches et des solutions innovantes pour relever des defis complexes ; Capacite a demontrer des competences interpersonnelles efficaces en travaillant bien entant que membre d'une equipe, en s'adaptant aux diversites educatives, sociopolitiques et culturelles ; et Capacite a maintenir un niveau eleve de conduite personnelle.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Intermediate 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 5154 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.

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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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