Technical Officer (Cancer Control)

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. More about NO-B contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Country Health Programmes (CHP) assists country efforts to reduce the burden of noncommunicable and communicable diseases and address the social, economic and environmental determinants of health, and promotes policies and actions for health through stewardship of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. It focuses on health promotion measures; prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, and risks related to tobacco use, physical inactivity,unhealthy diet, and the harmful use of alcohol; communicable diseases such as tuberculosis,HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, and vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases;elimination and control of vaccine-preventable diseases and advocacy for increased use of vaccines; containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance;addressing existing and emerging environmental health risks, and supporting violence and injury prevention. A determination to ensure universal access to people-centred quality health services across the continuum of care is matched by enriching the evidence base for policy design and interventions using social, cultural and behavioural approaches, to drive implementation of innovation at national, regional and local levels.The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions:

(i) providing Global Health leadership;

(ii) shaping the health research agenda;

(iii)setting norms and standards;

(iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;

(v) providing technical support to countries; and

(vi) monitoring and assessing health trends.

The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020-2025 - “United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens' expectations about health. WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavour; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims atmore community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to support technical and coordination support to the cancer prevention and control of cancer, notably childhood cancer in Uzbekistan, with special emphasis on cancer management, including early detection/screening, diagnosis and treatment, and palliative care/survivorship. Specific areas of responsibility include supporting the implementation of WHO global initiatives on childhood cancer, breast and cervical cancers, and projects linked to specific agreements such as IsDB, St Jude and other.

Key duties:

• Support the Ministry of Health (MOH), Public Health Center, National Health service of Uzbekistan and other national partners in developing, implementing and evaluating national strategies and policies in cancer control at national and subnational levels;
• Support the MOH in updating and adapting relevant guidelines, materials and tools;
• Support MOH and other public agencies in performing training needs assessments and organizing and implementing training activities;
• Coordinate together with MOH counterparts' joint actions such as working groups, roundtables, meetings to facilitate cancer control programme implementation at national and subnational levels;
• Document experience for later review;
• Facilitate smooth information flow of BCA activities between MOH and other involved institutions through sharing of reports, meetings, etc.;
• Prepare the missions for WHO staff and external consultants addressing cancer control programme areas and monitor and follow up their recommendations;
• Undertake jointly with MOH counterparts regular monitoring of the implementation of BCA;
• Prepare regular reports and updates to WHOCO and EURO;
• Facilitate partner and stakeholder coordination in the area of cancer control;
• Follow up and ensure implementation of the country projects under agreement (St Jude and IsDB) and explore and contribute to further opportunities for fund raising for the area of cancer control;
• Provide support to cross-divisional and intercountry activities as requested.
• Provide assistance in other areas of the work of Country Office and CHP as needed.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in medicine, public health or related area. Desirable: Master's degree in any of the above areas or post graduate training in cancer control specialty (MD) such endocrinology, oncology and/or family medicine or similar. Training relevant to cancer control.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years professional experience, with relevant public health experience in the area of cancer control such as cancer research, cancer screening programs or other cancer control programs. Desirable: Relevant experience with(in) WHO, UN agency or international organization. Demonstrated experience in project management.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of cancer control, notably in childhood cancer, issues in Uzbekistan.

Demonstrated knowledge of the national health system.

Excellent computer skills, including a standard package of office applications.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Russian. Desirable: Expert knowledge of Uzbek.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 34,317 (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 revi ew.

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

• 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.