National Professional Officer (National Coordinator)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties\:1. Undertake close follow up with the Ministry of health and other partners on the proper and timely implementation of the program activities2. Maintain regular contact with all stakeholders in health clusters, including governmental agencies, NGOs, Community-based Organization (CBOs) and international agencies.3. Maintain records of requests, correspondences, and activities taking place in the targeted areas and submit regular reports. Conduct situational analysis and make recommendations on actions to be taken.4. Improve data quality by conducting Data Quality Assessments.5. Compile district preparedness needs as well as submit requests and distribute equipment and supplies for preparedness for potential outbreaks.6. Undertake basic health needs assessment and accordingly identify gaps in designated areas.7. Provide technical input in the development of sit-reps, newsletters or similar communication through preparing surveillance data and drafting articles.8. Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of various health campaigns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in medicine.
Desirable\: A study in health system would be an asset.

Experience

Essential\: At least 1 year of experience in health systems coordination.
Desirable\: Working experience with UN or previous international experience.

Skills

1. Good knowledge of health system and policy process.2. Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and procedures and policies3. Ability to summarize and prepare clear and precise papers and documents.4. Ability to work independently and under pressure.5. Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing and conflicting priorities.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 39,926 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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 has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.