Technical Assistant

Mid Senior

Overview

Design, implement and manage health information systems and ICT infrastructure

You have:

• Completion of secondary education, supplemented by training in computer programing and advanced training in software and database development.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in designing and developing Client/Server and web-based applications; software development tools, programming languages and relational database systems including Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Microsoft Power BI and SQL Server.
• Working knowledge of the design and implementation of client/server and web-based Information Systems.
• Proven technical skills in systems analysis, software development and systems documentation.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Expert knowledge of Arabic.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

Position number: 421280

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. Design, implement and manage computer-based applications including health information systems, database management, health on the internet, at the regional office and country offices and member states including human resources development, provision of ICT infrastructure, needs assessment, networking and resources sharing and application management and engineering. 2. Coordinate the design, development and formulation of policies and work of the regional office for application of information technology in healthcare delivery. 3. Advise, as principal adviser, the senior management on ICT regional strategy. 4. Design and implement policies and plan of action for improving the technology infrastructure in the Regional Office and country offices.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Implement Information Systems in the Regional Office andCountry Offices of the Organization. 2. Attend user requirements for new or modified businessprocesses and ensure that all requests are handled 3. Develop and implement client/server and web-basedapplications in accordance with businessrequirements and EMRO/BTS standards for application development. 4. Provide technical support in the Development of databases for the implementation of applications. 5. Assist in the technical support for IT services relatedto knowledge management including collaborative portals, content management platforms, document management and information indexing and searching. 6. Provide full technical support and application maintenance in collaboration with other team members to provide second leveltechnical support and problem resolution for applications in production.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by training in computer programing and advanced training in software and database development. Desirable: University degree in computer sciences and/or related sciences.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevant experience in designing and developing Client/Server and web-based applications; software development tools, programming languages and relationaldatabase systems including Microsoft Visual Studio,Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft SQL Server. Desirable: Working experience with Microsoft Power BI to create comprehensive dashboards

Skills

• Working knowledge of the design and implementation ofclient/server and web-based Information Systems. • Proven technical skills in systems analysis, softwaredevelopment and systems documentation. • Up-to-date working knowledge of the latest generation ofprogramming languages, familiarity with the latest commercial platforms forsoftware development, and database management systems. • Ability to work effectively in the implementation of software projects in collaboration with other team members.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

• 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 English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at EGP 235,531 (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 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.

• 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.

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

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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.

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

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections; 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

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