Technical Officer (TB/HIV)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To strengthen national capacity in reducing morbidity and mortality related to tuberculosis (TB) infection and HIV/STI through implementing prevention measures and scaling up access to diagnosis and treatment. Strengthen governance through policy development, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation. Build effective partnerships with health development partners, including nongovernmental organizations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance and supervision of the ESR Team Leader, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the HIV/TB/Malaria (HTM) team in the Country Office and in the Regional Office, the incumbent will perform the following\:

1. Act as focal person in the WHO Country Office to manage TB and HIV/STI related work through coordination with MOH counterparts, donors and health partners in these areas;

2. Provide technical support in the implementation, coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of TB and HIV/STI national strategic and operational plans at both national and subnational level;

3. Provide technical support to improve health information system related to TB, HIV/TB and HIV/STI.

4. Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, the Global Fund grants;

5. Provide technical support to recommend programme initiatives and priorities based on analysis of technical and policy problems identified during the programme implementation;

6. Liaise with the government counterparts to facilitate and support adaptation and implementation of the national TB and HIV/STI programmes in line with the WHO normative guidance and international best practice;

7. Assist in the interpretation and translation of relevant documents; and

8. Assist in any other tasks assigned by the WHO Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in health sciences, public health or related field from a recognized university.
Desirable\: Postgraduate studies in public health or in management.

Experience

Essential\: Minimum two years work experience in the field of public health at national level.
Desirable\: Work experiences in WHO or other international agencies. Work experience with the Ministry of Health and local authorities.

Skills

Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health

Ability to understand the principles of results-based management and develop plans, organize resources and take actions to ensure objectives are achieved within realistic time lines

Ability to quickly acquire a thorough working knowledge of essential WHO procedures, policies and rules and regulations that support WHO's presence in countries

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Very good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with, and positively relate to, people at all levels and from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and orientations and maintain a high standard of personal conduct

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with national and international colleagues

WHO Competencies

Moving forward in a changing environment
Communication
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Lao.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 19,929 (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.

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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.