Technical Officer, Digital Health

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 103,732 USD and 140,894 USD.

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Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective:

The Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centred, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access so as to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology.

The Digital Health Flagship (DHF) initiative provides technical and policy guidance and expertise on the safety and efficacy of digital health solutions; and preserving health equity, gender equality, equity and human rights as core values in their deployment. As set out in the EPW, through its work at Regional level the flagship will finalise the European Roadmap for Digitalization of Health Systems, develop a European health data governance framework through a European Health Data Governance Charter and review the use, gaps and efficacy of digital health solutions deployed in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Through its work it will support countries to leverage the use of digital technologies for improving the interface between people and health services; for improving health system performance; and for strengthening critical public health functions including disease surveillance, early warning and risk assessment.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

The purpose of the position is to support the implementation and delivery of the Digital Health Flagship (MHF) through policy analysis, assisting with development of technical guidance on digital health and supporting the development of products and activities in the area of digital health.

Key duties:

1. Analyse data on digital health by country and regionally and contribute to the drafting of reports and information products; 2. Support the conduction of national digital health assessments and provide feedback to Member States on best-practice design of digital health systems and services (on the basis of the European Roadmap for Digitalization of Health Systems); 3. Analyse national digital health strategy, policy and legislation and producing design recommendations to Member States 4. Plan activities with Member States, partners and NGOs aimed at increasing digital health literacy, also among the health workforce; 5. Support the organisation of national policy dialogues on digital health; 6. Support development of regional materials on digital health for public relations and engagement (conferences, speeches, social media, communications website management etc.); 7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

1) Teamwork 2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 3) Communication 4) Moving forward in a changing environment 5) Producing Results

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of digital health in health systems and public health Ability to communicate and engage with experts and stakeholders from different fields, including policy-makers, researchers and the civil society. Strong analytical, research and report writing skills. Project management knowledge and skills. Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others do the same. Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) information technology. Desirable: University degree (Master’s level) in digital health.

Experience:

Essential: At least 2 years of professional experience in the implementation of information technology within health systems at country level. Desirable: Relevant experience within WHO, the United Nations or other international organizations.

Languages: Fluency in English required. Working/intermediate knowledge of either Russian, French or German an asset.

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 47,895 (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 1437 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. • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. • WHO is committed to workforce diversity. • WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. • 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.