Technical Officer (Health Information)

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 104,359 USD and 136,650 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide ongoing technical guidance and training, to the Ministry of Health and team members involved in the planning and data/information management process on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination and management.

2. Support the timely and high-quality collection, analyses, production and dissemination of data/information. This includes response specific information, internal and external situation reports (Sit-Reps), epidemic bulletins, rapid needs assessments and aggregate intercountry information to the relevant WCO website, manage email boxes and share points, as required.

3. Aggregate and maintain inter-country information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring, health indicator data, health situation data, and health response data.

4. Develop tools to harmonize data collection across WCO to facilitate consolidation of information and respond to specific information requests from the technical teams and partners, and identify gaps in health information management, and ensure dissemination of information and knowledge sharing with all partners.

5. Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline.

6. Collaborate effectively with the Ministry of Health, all local stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure technical oversight and strategic direction to strengthen routine health information systems and give guidance on implementation strategies for improving integration and interoperability across sub information systems.

7. Provide technical expertise during interagency initiatives, related to information and data management, seeking to improve information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports.

8. Design and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools, related to the programme by ensuring accuracy, consistency and comparability of quality of high-value data, and consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis as well as the operationalization of HIS data repository.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in information science, data management, computer sciences, statistics, or public health, complemented by training in databases development and/or management Desirable: Degree in Information Communication Technology.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevant experience combined at the national and international levels in health data, surveillance, and/or information management or database administration.Experience in providing analysis and reports for decision support. Desirable: Experience in the Eastern Mediterranean region and/or with UN and/or international organization.

Skills

Knowledge• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the management of health information;• Ability to conduct data collection and analysis using various methods;• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;• Knowledge of programme management and functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset.Skills• Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases;• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;• Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

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
• Promoting innovation and organizational learning
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

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 60,962 (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 2291 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.

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