PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster for the WHO Health Emergency Programme (WHE), Nepal. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and may subsequently be selected for assignments in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection to a SSA contract. There is no commitment on either side.

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will support the emergency team in the end-to-end development, modification, implementation, and management of information systems necessary for the collation, tracking, and analysis of relevant intelligence and information related to health emergencies for enhanced health security and emergency risk management in the health sector.

Objective of the Programme:

The objective of the WHO Nepal Country Office is to implement the Country Cooperation Strategy by supporting the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Government of Nepal (GoN) in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of national health policies, strategies, and plans, and developing and managing WHO's technical cooperation programmes at the country level. The Country Office collaborates with the Government of Nepal and relevant stakeholders in support of their efforts of achieving national health goals; of ensuring the attainment of universal health coverage and of contributing to global and regional public health action by providing need-based technical assistance in national level policy formulation, setting norms and standards, improving knowledge dissemination and management, monitoring country health situation and building sustainable institutional capacity, to play a greater leadership role in different national level policy technical forums. WHO provides guidance and technical support in organizing the humanitarian health response following multi-hazard emergencies and in revitalizing the capacity of the health sector to recover and rebuild from emergencies in appropriate and sustainable ways. In the inter-emergency period the objectives are to increase the capacity and resilience of the Nepal Health System to reduce risk, prevent and prepare for disasters, to mitigate adverse health consequences, through supporting the Emergency Risk Management interventions prioritized in the national plan for the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030); and the health security interventions for enhancement of core capacities required to comply with the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 as prioritized in the National Action Plan on Health Security (NAPHS), and National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP).WHO strives to integrate and harmonize the actions undertaken for enhanced ERM and Health Security with the interventions implemented to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and health systems strengthening through appropriate capacity building and coordination mechanisms, and partnerships. The WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) supports the MoHP, GoN directly, and coordinates the rapid provision of life-saving emergency health interventions at scale in the aftermath of multi-hazard emergencies and disasters, and subsequently assists in the rapid recovery of the health system in collaboration with national and international partners. Thereupon, it provides technical support to the MoHP and partners to enhance health sector emergency risk management through prevention, risk reduction or mitigation; preparedness and response readiness to build a health system that is resilient to multi-hazard disasters, including public health emergencies.

Summary of assigned duties:

Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader – WHO Health Emergency Programme (WHE) and WHO Representative to Nepal with direct supervision of the relevant WHE National Professional Officer (NPO) with the joint day-to-day supervision of the assigned WHE Field Medical Officer (FMO) of the WHO Country Office for Nepal; and in close collaboration with the relevant health authorities at the duty station – the WHE Information Management Associate incumbent will perform the following duties:

1.To follow up on potential public health events detected through the media monitoring and other event-based and indicator-based surveillance systems.

2.To support capacity-building and strengthening of the surveillance system at the sub-national level.

3.To generate a timely information report on public health events or PHE/ emergencies.

4.To communicate and coordinate with districts / local bodies/ health facilities and other stakeholder partners authorized to collect information:

4.1.On events with potential or actual public health consequences/emergencies (PHE) detected due to any hazard and their follow-up.

4.2.For the preparation of situation reports on PHE.

4.3.On health stakeholders involved in Emergency Risk Management (ERM), health security, Health Cluster, and update it regularly using tools such as the 3W/4W (who does what, where, and when) matrix.

5.To prepare infographics, data visualizations, and statistical/epidemiological summaries for periodic reports and bulletins. for dissemination to relevant stakeholders as authorized.

6.To prepare and update digital maps for emergency operations and regularly update them.

7.To collect and manage data and generate information for the development of:

7.1.User-friendly information portals/websites synchronizing all available information from relevant authentic websites and legacy databases/repositories such as Health Management Information System (HMIS) / Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), etc.

7.2.Periodic updates, reports, newsletters, and web and social media information products/displays;

7.3.Assists in decision support systems and develops information products.

8.To update the databases on human and other logistic and financial resources for health in close coordination with hub and satellite hospital networks and national/provincial/district/local health authorities.

9.To support the development of relevant websites/platforms; web and mobile based application, and other critical information and communication technology innovations needed for enhanced health security and emergency risk management in the health sector.

10.To support the implementation of training and capacity building activities in information and emergency risk management, and to facilitate the implementation of digital initiatives such as HSI+, HeRAMS, SORMAS, EMR, DHIS-2, etc.

11.To undertake/facilitate the installation, regular maintenance and testing, inventory management and training of relevant stakeholders in the efficient use of all information and communication technology, data storage/back-up, uninterrupted power back-up software and hardware; and office productivity equipment; and office amenity related equipment for which accountability has been assigned to ensure effective, uninterrupted and fail-safe operations and flow of information and communication.

    12.To coordinate with the Emergency Operation Centres and relevant line ministries to obtain information needed for health sector preparedness and response for multi-hazard emergencies through the HEOC and other health institutions.

13.To support inter-sectoral and inter-cluster coordination by providing updated information and data.

14.Support seamless and strong liaisons between the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD); the HEOC Network; the National Public Health Laboratory network; the National Influenza surveillance network; the network of Epidemic Rapid Response Teams (ERRT) and Emergency Medical Deployment Teams (EMDT); and the regional/ local chapters of the national and international NGO associations to ensure effective coordination of ERM and Heath Security activities, information and knowledge sharing and promoting partnerships.

15.To perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Team Lead-WHE or WHO Representative. This includes traveling to provinces on duty, travel, or duty-station reassignment at any time as per the program requirements.

Competencies

      1.Teamwork
2.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3.Communication; and
4.Producing results

Functional Skills and knowledge:

·Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

·Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.

·Excellent advocacy and interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.

·Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with excellent organizational and independent working skills.

·Ability to work as a team player in a cross-functional setting and challenging environment.

·High level of integrity and commitment to professional responsibilities.

Other Skills:

·Good computer skills, including in all office productivity applications.

·Ease of use of Internet and email systems is essential.

·Operational competencies in data analysis and visualization using appropriate data management, epidemiological, and statistical applications.

·Good working knowledge of installation, testing, and maintenance of ICT, data storage, and power back-up hardware and office productivity equipment and amenities.

·Good working knowledge of the use of GIS, database, webpage design and management, online and mobile phone-based survey applications, and other relevant software.

·Expertise in software programming and application development would be an asset

Education Qualifications:

Essential: Completion of secondary level education

Desirable: University degree in computer science, information management, public health, or management is an asset.

Experience:

Essential: Minimum 1 year of experience in information management or related area.

Desirable: Relevant working experience with the WHO and UN agencies is an asset.

REMUNERATION:

MonthlySalary: (Net of tax) NPR 97,279.00 (SSA Level 5) at a single rate (taxable asper Nepal GovernmentlawsandappointmentwillbethroughSpecialServicesAgreement(SSA),extendablesubjecttosatisfactoryperformanceandcontinuingneedforthefunction.

Duty Station: Anywhere in Nepal

Additional Information

1. This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

2. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

3. A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.

4. If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required or 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.

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15. This is a national position, open only to citizens of the country where the duty station is located. Applications from non-nationals will not be considered.

16. Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.

17. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply