Technical Officer (HIV & Hepatitis)

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 118,352 USD and 152,590 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the framework of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the objective of the HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STI) Unit (HAS) in WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is to assist Member States in strengthening the health sector to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3), with the ambitious target to end AIDS and combat viral hepatitis by 2030. For this purpose, Member States are supported to develop appropriate policies and strategies and effective organization and operation of comprehensive programs for HIV, hepatitis and STI prevention and control.HIV, hepatitis and STI Global Health Sector Strategies guide country responses towards theachievement of goals. Achievements in HIV, hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis andtreatment are insufficient in most countries of the EMR. Achieving global goals will require strengthening national responses to scale-up evidence-based, human rights-rooted integrated services. WHO also need to support member states in planning, managing, implementing,monitoring and evaluation of HIV, hepatitis and STI programmes.Within the framework of WHO 13th Global Programme of Work and the Eastern Mediterranean Region's strategic vision, the mission of the HIV, hepatitis and STIs unit (HAS) is to end the AIDS, Hepatitis and STI epidemics by 2030.HAS works towards improving access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment interventions for those affected by HIV, hepatitis and STIs. Key areas of work include strengthening data for evidence-informed decision making, promoting evidence-based interventions, strengthening people-centered service delivery, and promoting an enabling environment and country ownership. HAS works closely with national governments, academic institutions, civil society, United Nations and other international partner organizations to.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:1. Provide technical guidance to the Member States in introducing and scaling-up evidence based HIV, hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis and treatment services in line with WHO guidance and strategies and as part of UHC country plans;2. Manage country requests for technical assistance in HIV, hepatitis and STIs, andcoordinate with other HAS team members to identify recommendations, follow up actions and follow-through their implementation;3. Promote integrated and client-centered HIV, hepatitis and STI services and provide technical advice and expertise to national programmes in developing and implementing the appropriate guidelines and service delivery models;4. Mobilize and guide civil society organizations and promote their role in scaling up services for key populations;5. Provide expertise to Member States in resource mobilization from the Global Fund to fight HIV, TB and Malaria as well as from other sources where appropriate;6. Collaborate with the necessary units and departments within WHO to provide technical updates and ensure one WHO-integrated approach;7. Develop innovative approaches to ensure access of essential services to people affected by crisis or complex operating environment;8. Conduct capacity building to national AIDS and hepatitis programmes, CSOs and other partners, in coordination with the relevant focal points in HQ;9. Liaise with other agencies and sectors, including the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), IOM and the Global Fund, as well as with civil society organizations, academia and other sectors as appropriate to coordinate realization of programme objectives and scale up diagnosis and treatment services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's degree in medicine Desirable: Relevant training in HIV, hepatitis or STI programme management or strategic planning Master in Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of work experience in the field of clinical and public health programmemanagement and implementation, of which at least 2 years of international experience in HIV, hepatitis or STI programmes Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies or international health partners

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge, and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, surveillance and programmme monitoring and evaluation; ability to process and analyze and interpret data and demonstrable skills in the use of data spreadsheets and databases.

WHO Competencies

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. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. 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 75,602 (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 2268 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 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.

• 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.