DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent may carry out some or all of the following assigned duties:


Workforce Strategic Planning and succession planning:
Under the guidance of the responsible officer, develop and implement workforce plans that align with the objectives and goals of the assigned client group, ensuring optimal utilization of human resources to meet organizational... needs.
Liaise with the Regional Office in job design and classification, ensuring accurate and equitable placement of positions within the organizational structure.
Provide guidance on appropriate contract types and facilitate the negotiation and implementation of special agreements as needed.
Collaborate with management to identify, attract and retain talent within the client group, ensuring a robust succession planning process to support continuity and staff development.
Talent Acquisition:
Lead and support recruitment and selection processes for the client group, ensuring the attraction and retention of high-caliber professionals.
Administers selection procedures for fixed-term and temporary staff, advising staff members at all levels of relevant rules and regulations, procedures and practices.
Serve as an HR Representative on selection panels and ensures there is an adherence to confidentiality and emphasis on a transparent, consistent process and on promoting organizational diversity and mobility policies as an organizational priority.
Review vacancy announcements for consistency and adherence to the Organization's policies, develop and review screening questions in close collaboration with the hiring manager.
Work closely with hiring managers and recruitment assistants to establish key activities and agree on schedule and tools for the selection process to ensure an efficient and fast process.
Screen and assesses applications, ensuring that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements are long/short-listed.
Develop and review interview questions, proposed presentation tasks, technical questions and tests proposed by the hiring manager for appropriateness and relevance to the job and may also be involved in developing the same.
Review proposed long/shortlists to ensure that the evaluation criteria are in line with the vacancy announcement and advise the hiring manager and panel members on any inconsistencies.
Drafts selection reports ensuring that all steps of the process are well documented, and the selection file is compliant with the Organization's policies.
Entitlements and Benefits:
Advise on entitlements and benefits, ensuring compliance with WHO policies and regulations, and contribute to the development of competitive and equitable compensation packages.
Performance and Career Progression:
Support the client group in managing performance, career progression, and professional development of staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaboration and Liaison:
Establish and maintain close collaboration with the HR Business Partner of the client group, as well as counterparts in HQ and Regional Offices, to address HR-related matters and contribute to crosscutting projects
Initiative and Action:
Take the lead on various HR-related actions and topics, advising, executing, and translating Division and Departmental workforce plans into actionable strategies that support the achievement of client group objectives.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Essential: A first level university degree in human resources management, public or business administration or other related fields.
Desirable: Advanced level university degree or training or certification in the area of human resources management.


Experience


Essential: At least five years of progressive experience with international exposure in the professional field of human resources management. Proven experience providing advice and guidance to senior management teams.
Desirable: HR experience in the UN system and/or a multinational environment. Previous experience in country office. Previous experience in emergency settings. more

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)


Within the framework of the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Fleet Management Officer, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties:
Liaise with fleet assistant with regards to transportation services of VIPs, guests and delegate from and to airports,... offices and hotels.
Welcome VIPS and other personalities at the airport.
Usher eligible guests on arrival or departure at the airport VIP lounge.
Assist guests with airport formalities, including Visa upon arrival.
Facilitate contact with Embassies for visas.
Assist staff members on medical evacuation at the airport.
Drive WHO office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel to different destinations.
Undertake field trips – Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya.
Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, ensure functioning and cleanliness of vehicles.
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., ensure regular servicing of the vehicle.
Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.
Ensure that WHO’s rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
Advice on vehicle maintenance issues and decisions regarding any unclear field trips to be made.
Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor
Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement inputs from several sources.
To communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
To conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision.
Very good understanding of airport arrival and departure procedures.
Excellent interpersonal relationships and establish and maintain rapport with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability and readiness to work outside regular working hours.


Educational Qualifications


Essential:  Completion of secondary education supplemented by driving training.
First Aid training including CPR
Desirable:  A certificate in public relations or related field is an asset.


Experience


Essential:  At least three (3) years working experience in guest relations and airport protocol work preferably in an international organization. more

Correspondence: 


Draft general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or based on instructions.
Finalize correspondence/reports for signature/clearance and maintain a filing system.
Verify that outgoing correspondence is presented in accordance with WHO and department styles and check language, grammar and accuracy prior to submitting for signature and clearance.
Analyze... incoming correspondence and requests in the light of background material, instructions, policies, and precedents, researching, obtaining, and attaching background information in anticipation of the responsible officer's needs or redirecting them as appropriate.
Identify and highlight incoming documents, attach background information, and identify areas requiring action by professional staff, drawing their attention to specific items.
Ensure that technical reports and documents are in line with WHO standards, rules, practices, and procedures, editing and correcting them as necessary prior to their submission for signature or clearance of relevant authority.
Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner. 


Meeting Administration


Arrange, coordinate, and lead administrative preparation for meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops, including getting government clearances in collaboration with WCO, letters of invitation, cost calculation, and travel requests.
Assist with preparing documents, dispatching materials, and liaising with participants and others involved. 
Prepare presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on their initiative or based on instructions.
Schedule weekly team and ad hoc meetings according to schedules and needs; taking and preparation minutes. 
Obtain briefing and background materials for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc., to be attended by the team's professional staff, checking their availability and ensuring they have the appropriate briefing files and documents.


Travel: 


Make flight and hotel reservations, prepare travel files and deal with other related matters as requested or on own initiative. 
Support to staff in initiating Travel Requests (TRs) and advising on Travel Claim (TC) submissions with orientations on supporting documentation. 
 
Raise or revise request for procurement of goods and services for the hub
Ensures the selected suppliers/contractors list is sent for creating supplier creation.
Receive goods and acknowledge receipt of goods and services in GSM
Regularly liaise with suppliers on deliverables to the hub.
Office procurement forecasting.
Custodian of office petty cash


General


Provide background information for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members.
Disseminate information on administrative procedures to GS staff in the team/department and assist staff in adhering to WHO administrative procedures.
Monitor requests for goods and services, including receipt, payment, and inventory requirements. 
Follow-up leave and absence for the hub personnel.
Liaise on administrative and protocol matters for the hub staff. 
Coordinate with protocol officer on daily workflows where required. 


Other Duties: 


Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work.


Educational (Qualifications):

Essential:


Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.


Desirable:


First Degree in Finance, Management, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. Training in secretarial tasks and/or in an administrative field is desirable.


Experience:

Essential: 


A minimum of five (5) years of experience in secretarial or administrative positions. more

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES


Under the general guidance of the Executive Manager, Special Program, Regional Revolving Funds (RRF), and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Strategic Fund for Public Health Supplies (SF) the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Develop and drive the implementation of individual annual work plans for each country in close coordination with... the PWRs, and  Technical Units (HSS, CIM, CDE, NMH, IMT, PRO, etc.) at the country offices, and HQ to address access to vaccines, medicine, and health technology barriers and opportunities through the RRF;
Collaborate with and advise national authorities on the RRF processes and procedures in defining the corresponding technical cooperation program and monitoring progress.
Provide technical support and coordinate administrative and technical areas at national entities to promote the RRF in articulation with PAHO HQ.
Providing technical, timely and accurate support on demand planning and forecasting, consolidation, and advisory on the selection of health supplies, including vaccines, immunization supplies, medicines, diagnostics, medical counter measures (MCM) and strategic health technologies through closely collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and PAHO country stakeholders.
Conduct an in-depth needs assessment to pinpoint opportunities for enhancing access to essential health supplies, including overcoming health technology hurdles. Leverage the RRF as a critical tool to identify, prioritize and address gaps in health supply access, ensuring affordable and quality – assured solutions;
Oversee and facilitate the RRF procurement processes for vaccines, medicines and health technologies ensuring seamless collaboration on technical specifications, quantity verification, shipping document checks and other technical requirements. Manage and monitor the entire procurement cycle, from end-to-end planning to deliver, payment and claims proactively identifying and resolving issues as necessary to ensure smooth and efficient RRF operations;
Provide technical expertise on the characterization, analysis, and co-creation of health supply and supply chain management, including cold chain strengthening plans in collaboration with the MOH and country office focal points guided by the RRF Supply Chain Advisors. Support targeted market information sharing and communication efforts towards relevant national health programs and national officers for vaccines, essential medicines, strategic health supplies, cold chain equipment, safe injection devices, and all products offered by the RRF;
Support the MOH in analyzing health supplies stock monitoring and generating projections on stock consumption under the guidance of RRF Supply Chain Advisors and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to mitigate any supply risks;
Provide support to member states throughout the RRF utilization process, from needs assessment and access requests to monitoring and balancing the line of credit. Additionally, guide the development and submission of required plans and documents, including procurement and payment schedules;
Provide comprehensive support to strengthen, monitor and evaluate the country's participation in the RRF. Analyze the overall RRF function (political, technical) to optimize the RRF technical cooperation at the national level;
Facilitate the implementation of digital platforms/tools developed by PAHO, including but not limited to the RRF Member State Portal, Quantmet, and QuanTB. Promote their benefits and use by national programs and authorities;
Verify the information provided on the selected country and regional KPIs and proactively look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the RRF's processes and outcomes;
Perform other related responsibilities as requested by the direct supervisor(s).


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


Education: A bachelor's and master’s degree in pharmacy, health sciences, public health, business administration, Supply Chain Management, public administration, economics, industrial engineering, epidemiology, or any other relevant field related to health suppliers forecasting. 
Desirable: PhD in a relevant field would be an asset. more

Objectives of the Program and the immediate Strategic Objective


The mission of WHO’s Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is to support member states to i) prepare for and prevent disease outbreaks and health emergencies, ii) promptly detect, report, and confirm outbreaks, and iii) strengthen and sustain their capacity to respond to and recover from the negative effects of... health emergencies.
Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, focusing on the work environment within and outside the organization)
The ultimate mission of the Operations, Support and Logistics Associate is to ensure that adequate Logistics operations, and administrative services are provided. Within the Hub, the OSL Associate will report to the Operations Support and Logistics Officer (1st level supervisor), while under the overall guidance of the Regional Supply Chain Lead, who will also be the 2nd level supervisor.
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda:
Support the OSL operations officer with the implementation of operational logistics plans to enhance and sustain logistical support for countries within the sub region.
Provide essential data and inputs to assist the supervisor in preparing monthly and ad hoc reports on logistics activities across ESA sub-regional countries, including updates on Fleet, Health Logistics, WASH, and ICT operations.
Maintain accurate administrative records by organizing and updating files, logs, and records in the prescribed format, ensuring they are readily accessible for future reference and use.
Emergency Response Support:
Support the Operations Support and Logistics officer with the coordination of emergency support to WCOs during outbreaks or natural disasters.
Support with the creation of documents that will be issued to improve readiness of emergency support at WCO level, ensuring alignment with preparedness plans.
Capacity Building and Training:
Assist in organizing different OSL training sessions at country and regional level.
Support knowledge-sharing initiatives, including the development learning materials.
Reporting and Communication:
 Prepare detailed logistics reports, profiles and updates for ESA countries for internal use.
Maintain clear communication with the OSL teams at WHO Country Offices to support resolving logistics challenges promptly.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Ensure all logistics operations comply with WHO standards, national regulations, and donor requirements.
Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that queries are responded to in a timely manner.
Meeting Administration:
Arrange, coordinate, and lead administrative preparation for OSL meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops, in country or abroad, including getting government clearances in collaboration with WCO, letters of invitation, cost calculation, and travel requests.
Assist with preparing documents, dispatching materials, and liaising with participants and others involved.
Prepare presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on their initiative or based on instructions.
Correspondence:
Draft correspondence: Prepare general or administrative correspondence independently or based on provided instructions, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
Review and prioritize incoming documents: Identify key information, attach relevant background materials, and highlight areas requiring action, effectively guiding professional staff to focus on priority items.
Ensure compliance and quality: Verify that technical reports and documents adhere to WHO standards, rules, practices, and procedures. Edit and refine content as needed before submitting it for signature or clearance by the appropriate authority.


Recruitment Profile


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


Functional Knowledge and Skills


Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position:
Strong skills to work independently.
Strong organizational skills complemented with the ability to work in a proactive manner, multitask and produce results under pressure.
Sound knowledge and skills using a variety of office and computer packages.
Sound knowledge of WHO and/or UN administrative rules, regulations, procedures, and practices.
The ability to work under pressure.
The ability to exercise discretion at all times in judging the importance, urgency, and confidential nature of various issues and tact when dealing with staff and external partners.


Educational (Qualifications):


Essential:
High school diploma


Desirable:


First Degree in Logistics, operations, or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. Specialized training in logistics and operational fields is desirable.


Experience:


Essential:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Logistics positions. more

Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives


The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries coordinate international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, the guidance and... supervision received and training or briefing provided to others)
Within the Hub, the Supply Associate will report to the Supply Chain Officer (1st level supervisor) under the overall guidance of the Regional Supply Chain Lead, who will also be the 2nd level supervisor. Within the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring an end-to-end follow-up, and guaranteeing an effective and efficient requisition process.
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties:
Ensure the supply administration and database operations are implemented according to the procedures, rules, and guidelines.
Provide timely and proactive assistance and support to the supervisor on all supply needs.
Examine Order Requests to ensure conformity and liaise with requesters.
Support the Supply Chain officer in ensuring end-to-end follow-up of the requisitions placed for emergency response; develop and maintain an efficient and reliable tracking system.
Initiate custom clearance of consignments, draft exemption requests, liaise with local agents, support warehouse management, assist with planning and goods deliveries, and provide information on the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain.
Liaise with technical experts to ensure proper needs identification and assist in drafting preliminary specifications.
Monitor pre-expiry items and address potential issues promptly to avoid losses.
Oversee inbound and outbound goods in cooperation with the warehouse team, ensuring the quality and quantity of goods received or dispatched are as required.
Record, check, and store received goods while managing and updating stock cards and bin cards.
Conduct weekly inventory checks and ensure inventory records are up to date.
Assist warehouse management team and Improve inventory follow-up.
Keep the tracker for all Order Request updated.
Ensure that all the items in the warehouse have a WHO code.
Ensure the link between internal demand, order chronogram, product availability forecasts (shortages/surpluses), delivery times, budgets, and other relevant factors in conjunction with the line manager.
In close collaboration with the procurement unit, dispatch approved Purchase Orders and follow-up with the delivery of ordered commodities and services
Participating in creating and updating the project orders planning (chronogram) with the OSL Operations team and the OSL Supply Chain Management Officer.
Perform any other related incident-specific duties as required by the functional supervisor.


Recruitment Profile


Competencies : Generic
Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required - See WHO competency model - list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Accountability
Functional Knowledge and Skills:-
Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain management and operations, particularly in pharmaceutical products.
Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the use of complex databases and spreadsheets.
Meticulous and detail oriented.
Sound judgment, integrity, and tact when dealing with others.
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers, information technology, and Web-based software.


Educational Qualifications


Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by logistical training.
Desirable: A University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business and administration, or a related field.


Experience


Essential: At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supply operations, and logistics management.
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations is an asset.
Languages
English Read:  Expert Knowledge
Write:  Expert Knowledge
Speak:  Expert Knowledge more

The incumbent will : 


Provide technical support to countries in the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of policies and strategies to improve preparedness and response to VPD outbreaks and support to the immunization programmes through the following:
Support the development of evidence-based policies, strategies and tools to improve surveillance performance for timely... detection of VPD events through the use of data;
Support regular in-depth analysis of data and information to elucidate the burden and deep epidemiology (hotspot analysis and mapping, time-space analysis based on patterns) of VPDs in the region to generate evidence to inform preparedness and response strategies;
Proactively support predictive modelling, conduct risk assessment and monitor VPD indicators and triangulation of information to guide VPD preparedness and response; 
Support the development of outbreak-readiness tools and response plans for countries at national and sub-national levels for the update/review of countries in collaboration with vaccine focal persons within regional, IST and WCO;
Contribute and support the capacity building of countries teams in VPD risk assessment, outbreak investigation, outbreak preparedness and response, and documentation of outbreaks;
Support countries in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of VPDs outbreak response by proactively supporting monitoring of readiness, intra-actions reviews and after action reviews;
Support countries in the process of validation of elimination/ eradication of VPDs;
Collaborate with other programmes to promote and support the adoption and implementation of innovations, particularly in the optimization and digitalization of surveillance systems, and risk assessment and outbreak preparedness;
Contribute to the development and maintenance of up-to-date regional, sub-regional and national databases for VPD outbreaks’ readiness and response as part of the development of new/improved tools and strategies;
Facilitate cross-border collaboration on VPD outbreak preparedness and response 
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Essential: Master’s degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology or related field.
Desirable: Post-graduate training or PhD in epidemiology, vaccinology, immunology, infectious or communicable diseases, and/or monitoring and evaluation.
Specialized training in infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak response.


Experience


Essential: A minimum of seven (07) years of experience in developing, designing, and implementing public health programmes, especially managing disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and response as well as setting up sentinel surveillance. more

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION


The SSA will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the “Amplifying diabetes awareness, care and treatment in South Africa (DACT-SA)” project at the WHO country office in South Africa.


BACKGROUND:


The WHO country office in South Africa will be implementing a collaborative project with the National Department of Health to transform the current... diabetes landscape in South Africa by improving clinical outcomes for diabetes patients, especially in the public sector. The initiative will focus on increasing awareness, supporting health promotion, and ensuring better linkage to diabetes care. The goal is to improve control of the disease, thereby reducing the burden of long-term complications.
Non-Communicable Diseases are a major public health concern with significant social and economic implications in terms of health care-needs, lost productivity and premature death which are hampering the nation from achieve its social, economic and developmental targets.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) approximates that 10.5% of the adult global population (approximately 537 million adults (20-79 years)) are living with diabetes with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. By 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%. Over 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is driven by socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and genetic factors.
In South Africa, the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has almost doubled since 2000, driven by rapid urbanization, unhealthy diets, and sedentary lifestyles. The IDF estimates the age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes in South Africa at 10.8% representing close to 4,234,000 individuals among South Africans aged 30 years and older. 45.4% or 1,922,200 of persons with diabetes people are however undiagnosed. While these figures already represent one of the highest prevalence in the African region, the age-adjusted comparative prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is 7.6% and the age-adjusted comparative prevalence of Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) is 32.2%.
Despite the high prevalence of diabetes in the country, only 55% of persons living with elevated blood glucose have been screened, representing a concerning 45% screening gap. Of those screened positive, 73% are diagnosed with high blood glucose, revealing a further 27% diagnostic gap. only 51% of those put-on medication have controlled blood sugar levels, indicating a 49% control gap. This translates to only approximately 19% of South Africans with diabetes having their condition under control, a stark reality that poses grave risks for long-term complications and increased mortality rates from the disease.
Aligned to the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs (2022 – 2027) and the National Development Plan 2030, the project seeks to integrate diabetes care into the broader health system, emphasizing early detection, effective treatment, and comprehensive care and control.
While the entry point and focus will be diabetes, the project will widen its scope to cover the risk factors and comorbidities of diabetes such as cardiovascular diseases as the shared epidemiological and pathophysiological link portends a symbiotic relationship that will be catalytically used towards halting and reversing the high burden of NCDs in south Africa.


OBJECTIVES


The objective of this position is to support interventions aimed at reduction of the morbidity and premature mortality resulting from diabetes and related non-communicable diseases through integrated diabetes awareness, diagnosis, care, and treatment at the National, provincial, district, and community levels in South Africa.


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES


Under the supervision of the NCD focal person and the WHO country representative, the service provider is expected to work closely with the NDOH and provincial departments of health to deliver the  following:
Provide guidance and technical support for the development of the South Africa National Action Plan for comprehensive prevention and control of diabetes in line with the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, 2022 – 2027.
Support the capacity building for leadership, governance and multisectoral action for diabetes at both the national and provincial level.
Harness strategic partnerships to accelerate the country response for the prevention and control of diabetes and other NCDS.
Support the revision of diabetes care and treatment norms and standards through the development of the South Africa National Clinical User Guide for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes Mellitus.
Provide guidance and coordination for the development of various Diabetes training materials and tools in line with NDoH and WHO guidance (General diabetes, diabetes foot care, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Nutrition Therapy, Community health workers training tools, Diabetes peer educator’s manual)
Participate in and support health care provider’s training on different aspects of diabetes prevention, care and treatment across the provinces to strengthen institutional capacity of the workforce.
Support in the empowerment of communities and persons living with diabetes to meaningfully participate in halting and reversing the burden of diabetes and other NCDs in their communities.
Support the health promotion and awareness on diabetes and other NCDs through the conceptualization, development and dissemination of various diabetes information, education and communication material.
Provide guidance and technical support for the enhancing of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and data to policy action for improved outcomes of prevention and control of diabetes and its determinants.
Any other duties as assigned by WHO Country representative


EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:


A Degree in Health Science, or equivalent with a Masters in Public Health


EXPERIENCE:

Essential


3-year experience working with SA DOH.
3-year experience working in public health programs supporting care and treatment.,
Experience working with development partners and communities.
Understanding of the public health aspects of diabetes and the NCD response in SA


Desirable


Experience working with UN organization
USE OF LANGUAGE
Expert knowledge of English
Demonstration of good writing skills
GRADE: SSA
PROPOSED LEVEL: NOC
PROPOSED PERIOD:  12 Months with possibility of renewal subject to performance. more

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: 

Utilize social media analytics tools to gather insights, analyze social trends, segment audiences, and develop strategies to mitigate the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the African region.
 Monitor and provide real-time data and robust analytics on media coverage in relation to WHO’s programmatic priorities and... humanitarian emergencies to better understand audience’s perception on key issues such as vaccination, in relation to key performance indicators, including the volume of media coverage, sentiment analysis, engagement metrics, conversation drivers, among other key metrics.
Generate reports with key trends and insights to present to senior management teams, colleagues and partners from the African region. Ability to summarize the social listening data to describe the trend, source, why this trend is important for public health actors and its implications on public health interventions.
Collaborate with the communication team to develop social media strategies that align with social listening findings and utilize social listening insights to refine messaging strategies and enhance predictive intelligence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including content creators, designers, and developers, to ensure cohesive and impactful social media campaigns.
Engage with Infodemic managers, AIRA partners and team members to help identify the most concerning trends and triangulate information on a weekly basis, considering also community feedback gathered at the country level.
Engage regularly with ESAR RCCE WG and subsequent SWGs in joint infodemic insights generation and debunks.
Provide tutorials to WHO staff and health partners on social listening if needed. 

Essential

First university degree in communications, journalism, sociology, anthropology, social sciences or related field.

Desirable

A master’s degree in communications, public health or related field

Essential 

Minimum of 2 years in infodemic management/health communication or risk communication and community engagement with demonstrated work in social listening or data analysis or equivalent.

Desirable

Experience conducting training and capacity building activities in support of country offices in social listening and infodemic management. more

Deliverables

Reporting To The Team Lead, And The WHO Head Of Country Office, Collaborating With Counterparts At The Ministry Of Health (MoH), Respective Regional Office And HQ Based On Priorities Set By The Preparedness And IHR Programme Towards Strengthening Global Health Security, The Incumbent Will Work In Close Collaboration With Relevant Technical Officers At The National Level And... Subnational Levels.
Provide substantive support and facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and work-plans pertaining to health emergencies preparedness and response, ensuring compliance with WHO's organization-wide strategies.
Track the status of technical and financial outputs within the programme, the development of action plans to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies.
Provide guidance and training to counterparts of sub-national authorities to develop critical core capacities, pertaining to the local area of responsibility.
Support the implementation of policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security.
Liaise on multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities with key partners at the district level, to ensure the successful implementation.
Prompt deployment to districts affected with disease outbreaks and or acute events of public health concern.
Co-develop the guidelines, tools and indicators for effective health emergency management.
Promote the effective coordination for rapid assessment, surveillance and response activities for epidemic-prone diseases in consultation with Country Office, as well as MoH and other health partners including UN agencies and NGOs.
Analyse, systematize, and disseminate scientific and evidence-based technical information and knowledge; support the development of the regular and ad-hoc surveillance reports.
Undertake field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of the emergency preparedness and response activities, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions based on key performance indicators.
Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Qualifications

Essential: University degree in medicine from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Advanced university degree in public health, post-graduate certification in public health, tropical medicine, database management or health-related training in communicable diseases.

Experience

Essential: At least two (2) years’ related experience at the national or international level in epidemiology, outbreak investigation and health emergencies preparedness and response.
Desirable: Prior working experience at field level with MoH, WHO, other UN agencies, health cluster partners, NGOs or recognized humanitarian organizations with expertise in disaster and outbreak response.

Use Of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Knowledge of the local language(s)

Other Skills 

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of online data collection applications and statistical analysis packages. more

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the HRT Human Resources and Talent Management is to deliver the new HR service model in an efficient and timely manner. This means responsibility for all human resources activities for the WHO Regional Office for Africa and 47 countries in the African region, such as position classification, recruitment, contract administration, employment conditions... and entitlements, policy formulation and staff development. As the first point of contact for HR issues, the team will provide advice on personnel matters to senior management and approximately 2700 fixed and short term staff members in the region in a close partnership with the client base.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties:

Provide relevant HR information and initiate transactions in the Global Management System (GSM) in the following areas
Initiate position actions (Position classification and reclassification actions)
Initiate Hiring and staffing actions, including hiring of consultants
Contract Management (appointments, extension of appointments, separation actions) changes in status actions
Advise on possible reasons of HRAP rejections
Provide support to Staff in initiating TRs for statutory travels (Processing of staff entitlements)
Provide support to Staff in the use of the staff self-service module (GSM end-users)
Monitor and Report on HR Actions:Through regular reporting, he/she will monitor transactions initiated, appointments coming to an end and that need to be extended, separation actions for a timely action on the part of managers and staff.
He/she will liaise with specialized HR Officers in the larger HR team and HR team in the Global Human Resources services in Kuala Lumpur (GHR) to ensure a proper follow up on actions. Track transactions and follow up with overdue ones.
Performs some actions related to recruitment and selection processes in Stellis recruitment and onboarding system for fixed and short-term staff in the professional and general services categories such as requisition initiation, publishing of the vacancy notice, prescreening candidates and communicating the longlist with hiring managers, organizing testing and interviews, generating selection reports and initiating the pre-onboarding and onboarding processes
The incumbent will serve as back up to the team members in similar positions covering their portfolio of clusters.
Perform any other related duties/responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Completion of secondary school or equivalent, and training in personnel/human resources management.

Experience
Essential

At least 5 years of experience in administrative positions, preferably in WHO in functions encompassing personnel matters.
Experience in interpreting personnel rules and procedures as well as administration of staff entitlements.

Desirable:

Experience in HR management in international organizations.

Skills

Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to Staff Regulations and Rules as well as standard operating procedures.
The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills expertise in the Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self-study or in-house training. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment more

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;Responsible for the day-to-day... maintenance of theassigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minorrepairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that thevehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Essential: At least Secondary School education. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean driving license.
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience

Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferably in the specific regions of the duty stations.UN experience would be an added advantage.

Skills

Driving rules and regulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of Swahili. more

Description Of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the Field Technical officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Undertake field trips - Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya;Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road... safety standards;Maintain vehicle in good running order;Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performing any other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: At least Secondary School education. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean drivinglicense
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience

Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record. UN/WHO working experience would be an added advantage.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferablyin the specific regions of the duty stations. UN experience wouldbe an advantage.

Skills

Driving rules andregulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Swahili. more

Description Of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the Field Technical officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Undertake field trips - Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya;Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road... safety standards;Maintain vehicle in good running order;Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performing any other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: At least Secondary School education. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean drivinglicense
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience

Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record. UN/WHO working experience would be an added advantage.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferablyin the specific regions of the duty stations. UN experience wouldbe an advantage.

Skills

Driving rules andregulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Swahili. more

Description Of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the Field Technical officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Undertake field trips - Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya;Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road... safety standards;Maintain vehicle in good running order;Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performing any other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: At least Secondary School education. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean drivinglicense
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience

Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record. UN/WHO working experience would be an added advantage.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferablyin the specific regions of the duty stations. UN experience wouldbe an advantage.

Skills

Driving rules andregulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Swahili. more

Description Of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer and the Field Technical officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-Undertake field trips - Facilitate transport to the field technical officer and other WHO officials to and from specified locations throughout Kenya;Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road... safety standards;Maintain vehicle in good running order;Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;Performing any other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: At least Secondary School education. Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics. Must be in possession of a valid and clean drivinglicense
Desirable: Technical level of education would be an added advantage and knowledge of basic computer skills.

Experience

Essential: At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record. UN/WHO working experience would be an added advantage.
Desirable: Extensive experience driving long distances preferablyin the specific regions of the duty stations. UN experience wouldbe an advantage.

Skills

Driving rules andregulations of the country;Familiarity with office procedures and transport needs of the office;Knowledge of driver courtesies;Ability to read,write and understand instructions in the official working languages andAbility to write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Swahili. more

Job Profile Summary

Under the guidance of the External Relations Executive Officer and/or Head of the WHO office, the incumbent will lead the development and implementation of partnerships and external relations’ strategies and plans for joint programming and funding opportunities to deliver WHO’s local country cooperation strategies for Member States’ health and development agendas. The... incumbent’s results will enable WHO’s positioning in the local public health context and the office’s successful engagement with high-impact and diverse strategic partners.

Description Of Duties

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:

Lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans for engagement with partners covering state (including national, donors, UN partners) and non-state actors (i.e., CSOs/NGOs, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions etc.) toward joint programming and funding opportunities.
Lead research on existing and potential partners profiles; the identification of synergies and opportunities for cooperation and resource mobilization; and the development of concept notes and proposals for collaboration in relation to the strategic goals and programmes of the country office.
Generate initiatives to attract potentially strategic, non-traditional partners.
With the collaboration of WHO headquarters and the regional office, guide the Head of Office in the negotiation and implementation of partnership agreements, as well as plans for mobilizing and allocating resources, securing the required legal and financial clearances.
Manage the development of grant proposals, the monitoring of the implementation of plans for donor contributions, joint programmes, and other relevant activities, and reporting on progress towards target attainment
Coordinate programme staff on the recalibration of inputs, outputs and compliance with the terms and conditions of related legal agreements and documents.
Develop strategies and guide senior management and technical teams in outreach and maintaining relations with the relevant partners including advocating for collaboration/funding and successful dialogue with stakeholders.
Develop policy statements and coordinate briefing and meeting documentation and communications on partnerships activities.
Oversee the office’s database/information management system on donor and partner contacts, intelligence, and resource mobilization.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Master's degree in International Relations, or Political Science, or Social Sciences, or Communications, or Marketing, or Management, or Accounting, or Financial Management, or Business or Public Administration

Desirable

Qualifications/studies in external relations, communication, resource mobilization, partnership-building, development
Training in donor intelligence, or proposal writing, and/or general project management
A university degree or equivalent in accounting, financial management, business administration

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience, with proven international exposure, in external relations, partnerships’ building, resource mobilization, and/or grants management, including documented achievements in fundraising activities.
Experience in partnership-building for national and international contexts, ideally, with major public health donors (Central Emergency Response Fund, European Union/ Drectorate-General for European Civil Protection and Civil Aid Operations (ECHO), Swedish International Development Agency, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, US Agency for International Development/Bureau for
Humanitarian Assistance, Gavi, Global Fund, World Bank)
Desirable: Experience in programme/project management.
Relevant experience in developing country settings, preferably with knowledge of WHO and the UN system.
Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.

Functional Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge and skills to conceive of strategies to market an organization’s comparative advantage.
Knowledge and results in delivering public affairs and/or organizational visibility strategies and activities.
In-depth knowledge of WHO/UN agency programmes and activities in the country.
Demonstrated expertise and results in, external relations, resource mobilization and partnership-building
Mastery of diverse funding modalities, e.g., Pooled funding mechanisms, government financing, trust funds, and other funding mechanisms involving national governments.
Excellent oral and written communication, including speechwriting.
Proven expertise in writing grant/project proposals and donor reports.
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, with results in building and strengthening collaboration with a broad range of external partners.
Ability to lead and engage cross functional teams and achieve results under pressure.
Ability to "think out of the box" and develop innovative initiatives, including in the mobilization of resources.
Diplomacy and tact

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use Of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.

Other Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office more

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The incumbent will advise country-office leadership, at national and subregional levels, on assessed operational, political, programme, and reputational risks facing the country office(s), including compliance with regulatory organizational systems. The incumbent will provide proposals, measures and guidance to mitigate risks and ensure the accountability,... transparency and compliance of the office(s) with WHO administrative rules and regulations.

Description Of Duties

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.

Work in coordination with, and under the technical guidance of functional units and departments at headquarters and regional levels, under the supervision of the head of the WHO office.
Manage and deliver consistent, high quality, and professional, risk- and compliance-based country-office assessments, including of the managerial Key Performance Indicators. Provide inter-country analyses, with trends and emerging risks.
Determine office compliance with WHO rules, regulations, and procedures, including the optimal use of resources, in line with global compliance programmes.
Present on a scheduled basis to head of the WHO office and senior management the analyses, reports, and results of the systematic assessments of risks and issues of non-compliance in the country offices, with actionable recommendations.
Guide country office leadership in the assigned country offices on integrating risk management into decision-making, programme design and planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and contingency activities.
Identify constraints to transactional compliance and recommend corrective strategies, approaches, or measures including facilitating organizational support.
Propose innovative solutions for business strategy, risk management and compliance challenges grounded in regulatory expertise.
Guide the head of the WHO office to implement internal and external audit recommendations and follow up on open findings and recommendations.
Propose measures, policies, and procedures, to enhance the performance and effectiveness of WHO’s risk management and compliance programme.
Promote a country-office culture of risk awareness, accountability and compliance in programme and administration through education, training, and knowledge generation, adapting corporate tools.
Operationalize measures and tools to mitigate organizational risk and enhance compliance with accountability frameworks in emergency settings.
In collaboration with the Compliance and Risk Management network, propose enhancements to the risk management accountability frameworks.
Contribute to the development of corporate training tools, policies, procedures, and knowledge products on compliance and risk management.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Master’s level in business or public administration, or law, or finance, or economics, or accounting.
Desirable: Training or certification in risk management or a related discipline.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience, with proven international exposure, in general management, oversight and/ or managing internal control or accountability frameworks and related monitoring processes and systems in complex public and/or private-sector organizations.
Desirable: Demonstrated relevant experience within the UN system or in the private sector or in an international work environment.

Skills

Implementation and/or monitoring of accountability frameworks in WHO or other international organizations.
Implementation of measures, tools or systems to address deficiencies in risk management and compliance systems.
Statistical analysis tools and techniques.
Implementing creative responses or solutions to identified programme or operational risks, particularly in emergency settings.
Ability to extract and analyse all relevant types of evidence and to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions.
Design, implementation or management of risk assessment/risk management and/or compliance tools or systems for international organizations.
Strong verbal and written communication and training skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style. more

Summary Of Assigned Duties

The programme management officer enables the effective implementation of WHO collaborative programmes by delivering strategic and results-based, operational planning, programme budgeting, resource distribution, technical monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions while ensuring adherence to organizational guidelines and standards. The programme management officer... also supports technical strategic dialogue between the country office and regional office related to strategic and operational planning.

Key Duties

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.

Support and promote technical dialogue between the WHO country office and WHO regional office during strategic and operational planning, including the country cooperation strategy.
Coordinate and provide support to the head of the WHO country office and senior staff on the implementation of the one-planning and monitoring approach anchored in the country cooperation agreement at the country level.
Coordinate the overall results-based management of the country office, including grants management, budget, work planning, and allocation to ensure the effective execution of the WHO country office public health programmes.
Collaborate with resources mobilization focal point on resources mobilization activities.
Ensure appropriate use of funds, especially the thematic funding and specified voluntary contributions (VCS) to achieve results.
Administer the planning, inclusion of critical programme performance measures, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of programme initiatives for the country office for quality results and strategic decision making including in emergency settings.
Prepare related elements for briefings, proposals, reports, communications, and advocacy documents required for strategic decision-making.
Organize various programme management meetings, capacity-building programmes, and relevant activities, supporting and ensuring follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders.
Administer the implementation of flexible and creative solutions to deficiencies in WHO country office management processes, towards enhanced results-based management, in line with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Propose revisions to corporately generated SOPs.
Work closely with the health policy adviser or specialist to promote integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle.
Administer the capacity-building programme or initiatives of the country office for all results-based management processes and tools.
Apply the WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF) to analyze and document WHO performance while ensuring the implementation of remedial programme management actions for effective emergency-response, health interventions.

Educational Qualifications

Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as public health, public administration, management, administration). For those who do not hold a degree in public administration, management, administration or similar, an accredited academic course, training and/or certification in programme planning or development implementation or monitoring and evaluation is required.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in public health, public administration, management, administration, or related field.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (providing programme or project management services in public-sector, international development or public health programmes).
Desirable: Experience in programme management. Experience of WHO processes and policies.

Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian ,German.

Closing Date: Mar 2, 2024 more

Summary Of Assigned Duties

WHO country offices support national authorities to shape their health policy in line with WHO’s principles and values and advocate for an integrated approach to health development. The health policy advisor will provide the head of the WHO country office and ministry of health with technical support and mobilize expertise for policy advisory services for the... development and implementation of national health policies, strategies, and plans (NHPSP) to strengthen the country’s health system, moving towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Key Duties

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:

Work in coordination with all technical focal points at regional and headquarters levels, under the

Guidance Of The Head Of The WHO Country Office.

Provide and mobilize technical advice to the government and national stakeholders on the design, implementation, and evaluation of national health policies for health system strengthening to move towards universal health coverage (UHC), by:
Strengthening the capacity of national stakeholders to organize and lead an effective health policy dialogue and reform the implementation process (including by developing strategic intelligence on key health system reform issues, focusing on priority areas of health financing, public health, primary care, health workforce and governance)
the development of an aligned, service-delivery vision to strengthen public health and primary care services so as to better prevent and control communicable and noncommunicable diseases; and the transformation of health financing arrangements for universal health coverage, including improving governance and accountability
the alignment of other critical system functions such as human resource and accessible policies for medicines and technologies, as well as strengthened governance arrangements.
the improvement and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for health systems strengthening, agreeable to all stakeholders, with communicable and noncommunicable diseases health targets, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
the provision of models and approaches in evidence- informed, health policy implementation and health systems’ strengthening to facilitate learning and capacity building in policy making at national level
the identification of synergies and networking between the WHO country office and other UN organizations, non-state actors, and international donors towards the implementation of health systems transformation at the country-level.
Establish and strengthen links and partnerships with public and private institutions, nongovernmental agencies and scientific bodies, for the exchange of information, coordination of activities and implementation of sector wide approaches.
Demonstrate the impact of reforms on health outcomes and UHC through facilitating impact

evaluations in the areas of health financing, public health, and primary care.

Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing Results
Ensuring effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Functional Knowledge And Skills

Technical knowledge and skills in policy formulation and implementation.
Technical knowledge and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems.
Knowledge of primary- healthcare-based health systems, health systems transformation and reform.
Knowledge of health financing policy analysis for universal health coverage.
Technical expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems.
Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, presentations and technical documents.
Ability to provide sound methodological and technical guidance in Health Policy to multiple stakeholders and partners in countries.
Ability to integrate, synthesize, and communicate health-policy concepts and ideas.
Technical knowledge and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems.
Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday.
Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level) in public health, health systems/services administration, health management or health related field or formal, equivalent qualifications in International/global health policy or in similar fields.
Desirable: Post-graduate training or specialization in health systems and/or health planning, management, or health economics.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (such as in health-sector policy, strategy development, and planning), with some of it obtained in an international work environment. Specific experience required in health financing. A minimum of four years of experience is required in a governmental institution or international organization serving either (i) resource-limited countries or (ii) middle-income countries.
Desirable: Experience in health sector assessments analyses, evaluation, and reporting. A track record in consensus building and enlisting cooperation by diverse national stakeholders. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.

Use Of Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of English . Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset. more