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Technical Officer (Nursing), PS-4, Temporary Appointment 1-year, Manila, Philippines

Manila

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Manila
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

For the Future: Towards the Healthiest and Safest Region outlines a vision for WHO work with Member States and partners in the Western Pacific. Strong, resilient,sustainable health systems are integral to delivering the four thematic priorities. Up to 60% of people living in some countries in the Region do not have access to safe, quality and affordable health services and medicines.One in five families spend 10% of their income on health care. This threatens individuals, families, communities and economies. DHS contributes to taking forward the vision of, and the thematic priorities in Forthe Future. DHS supports Member States with high quality advice andassistance on health financing, health workforce, medical products, quality and safety, law and governance, women and children, rehabilitation, surgery and health services including primary health care so that they can build resilient,responsive and sustainable health systems.Health Policy and Service Design (HPS):HPS supports Member States to develop and implement policies, strategies, and plans and service delivery design,including primary health care, to strengthen governance, financing, health workforce in order to ensure access to needed promotive, preventative,curative, rehabilitative and palliative services without financial hardship.      

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance and supervision of the Coordinator, Health Policy and Service Design, with the general guidance of the Director, Health Systems and Services, and in close consultation with the Regional Office for the Western Pacific technical divisions, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:1. Provide technical advice and support to Member States, as and when appropriate, in the development of evidence-informed nursing and midwifery policies, strategies and plans in support of UHC and the thematic priorities of the Western Pacific Region vision paper. 2. Assist Member States to strengthen the availability and use of nursing and midwifery workforce data to quantitatively and qualitatively analyse the situation and generate evidence for policydecisions, including the dissemination of WHO's tools and guidelines for theuse of Member States and stakeholders. 3. Provide technical input that would support strengthening systems and processes for the regulation of nurses and midwives with the primary objective of improving quality and safety of health services in support of UHC. 4. Assist Member States by providing technical advice, as and when appropriate, regarding issues on strengthening nursing and midwifery education to prepare the health workforce with the required competencies to address evolving individual and population health needs. 5. Support and advocate for nursing and midwifery leadership at all levels in the process of policy-development and decision-making.6. Provide technical input to the Regional Office and country offices to inform the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of regional/national strategic plans of action for nursing and midwifery systems.7. Support the Head of WHO CountryOffice/Division Director/Coordinator by providing technical input on overall project implementation towards strengthening health system, research and capacity-building relevant to nursing and midwifery.     

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced degree(master's degree or higher) in nursing, midwifery, or related field from arecognized university.
Desirable: Additional qualifications in health workforce and service planning. With a higher qualification in public health policy, planning and management.

Experience

Essential: Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in nursing and midwifery policies and strategies in the context of public health or social development at national and international levels.
Desirable: A working knowledge of WHO systems.

Skills

• Ability to undertake nursing andmidwifery policy analysis, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation. • Ability to apply knowledge of healthsystems and principles of integrated people-centred service delivery. • Ability to synthesize information frommultiple sources into coherent and clear policy advice to decision-makers. • Communication skills with the ability topresent clearly and logically in written and oral form. • Organizational skills with the ability towork within strict deadlines. • Excellent communication and interpersonalskills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations ina multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect fordiversity.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

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 77,326 (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 3325 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 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.
  • 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 Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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  • 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 into practice.
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