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Contract
This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 137,951 USD and 180,636 USD.
Salary for a P-3 contract in Geneva
The international rate of 74,649 USD, with an additional 84.8% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-3 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
In the context of WHO's priority for Universal Health Coverage, the Integrated Health Services (IHS) Department is working with Member States and key global stakeholders to strengthen health service delivery systems that are safe, high quality, people-centred and integrated. The Department is working across the Organization to identify, develop and disseminate knowledge, models for effective interventions, from prevention to palliation, including guidance, standards and tools for strengthening high quality integrated health services.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Participate in the development of necessary technical materials and provide ongoing support to countries in developing and implementing national quality policies and strategies. 2. Liaise with relevant WHO departments the further development of WHO guidance and tools on quality improvement and improvement science, working closely. 3. Disseminate normative WHO guidance on quality planning (recently completed by WHO) and support effective implementation of multi-level quality planning and action in national health systems through collaboration with an internal WHO working group as well as all WHO regions. 4. Facilitate the further development of the WHO Global Learning Laboratory for Quality UHC building on the existing foundation of its web-based platform as well as shared learning approaches. 5. Liaise within the quality of care unit to coordinate technical activities in multiple work streams to enhance technical cohesion and synergy. 6. Organize the unit activities for streamlining member state requests in quality of care and track country support conducted with all levels of the organization. 7. Build and maintain external relationships with counterparts in UN agencies as well as other agencies to identify areas of opportunity to collaborate on quality of care.8. Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first ulevel niversity degree in a health-related field (medicine, public health or closely related field). Desirable: - Advanced university degree in a health-related field (medicine, public health or closely related field). - Qualifications in quality of care relevant to the position profile.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years of professional experience of working in the area of quality of care. Proven experience in working with country teams on quality of care issues. Demonstrated exposure at the international level, including cross-country learning. Desirable: Experience in supporting countries in multi-level planning for quality of care, including national level strategic directions on quality of care as well as facility level quality improvement. Experience in hosting global learning platforms for cross-country exchange. Experience in the application of WHO policies, practices and guidance related to quality of care.
Skills
* Sound knowledge of country level situations with regards to quality of care with good understanding of relevant country needs, priorities and plans. * Demonstrated knowledge of areas related to quality of care, particularly multi-level planning and quality improvement, as applied to health service delivery. * Demonstrated knowledge and skills in approaches for effective cross-country learning on quality health services. * Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Expert knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of UN language.
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 62,692 (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 3772 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.
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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WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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