Technical Officer (System, Governance, and Stewardship)

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 138,772 USD and 181,712 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Primary Health Care (PHC), as a whole-of-society approach for health, is rooted in social justice and solidarity, which makes it a unifying strategy and a cornerstone for achieving the Universal Health Coverage. Evidence shows that PHC-based health systems are efficient, effective and that they deliver equitably. The WHO 13th General Programme of Work (GPW13) emphasizes on strategic shifts by stepping up leadership role of WHO, focusing global public health goods on impact in countries, and working in an integrated way avoiding fragmentation and programme silos. Guided by the GPW13, the SP-PHC is a flagship programme of the organisation and the WHO Transformational Agenda describes the SP-PHC as an agile and cross-cutting initiative that connects the GPW13 triple billion priorities, enhancing technical coherence and synergies and thus presenting an opportunity for adapting a new-way-of working. The vision for the Special Programme on Primary Health Care (SP-PHC) is to support Member States to achieve healthy lives and well-being for all by building people-centred, resilient and sustainable PHC-based health systems that uphold the right to health, promote social justice, empower individuals and communities and address the determinants of health. Within the SP-PHC, the mission of the System's Governance and Policy Unit (SGS) is to support countries to exercise leadership in the health system and to perform their stewardship responsibilities. It supports countries to improve the way they build and govern their health systems and develop national health planning processes, reform their institutions, empower communities, engage with the private sector and improve accountability, and adapting policy dialogue to a rapidly changing environment. This includes strategic planning (development, implementation and monitoring of robust National Health Policies, Strategies and Plans), institutional reforms, laws and regulations, engagement with nonstate actors and accountability, and, for those concerned countries, donor coordination in line with the principles of UHC2030/IHP .

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.Contributes to the development of the organization's normative work for strengthened health system governance on one or more of SGS workstreams, including strengthening of national health policies strategies and plans, health systems governance and aid effectiveness, laws, private sector engagement, social participation, institutional strengthening and addressing health systems corruption.

2.Supports Member State and partner implementation of SGS normative work.

3. Contributes to SGS work on capacity building.

4. Participates in the collaboration and synergies with other departments, clusters and stakeholders outside the Organization on areas of common programmatic interest.

5. Upon delegation, represents WHO at interagency, international, regional, and national meetings related to the programme area.

6. Undertakes any other duties as requested by Unit Head SGS and Director SP-PHC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in public health, social science, political science, law, economics or development studies. Desirable: An advanced university degree in public health, social science, political science, law, economics or development studies in public health- related field would be an asset.

Experience

Essential:

• At least five years' experience in health system governance or similar health systems field with two years international experience.

  Desirable:

• Experience in managing networks and communications with multiple stakeholder groups is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing in peer review journals in areas relevant to health systems governance and policy.

Skills

• Technical expertise in health system governance and policy or a related health system topic, for example, workforce, service delivery, or in health economics.
• Ability to provide methodological and technical advice and guidance to stakeholders and partners in countries, technical programs and other organizations in the subject area.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at regional, inter-country and country levels.
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills to prepare a variety of documents and briefing materials with the ability to integrate, synthesize and communicate complex concepts and ideas.

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. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 64,121 (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 4681 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and E-Manual.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

  The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce . Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

  Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• *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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