Advisor, Human Resources for Health

Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Human Resources
- Health Systems and Services
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services (HSS) is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas\: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Human Resources for Health (HSS/HR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following assigned duties\:

Provide technical advice and lead the analysis of principal determinants that impact access to qualified human resources for health, in order to support health systems to achieve universal access to health and universal health coverage; continually assess the productive capacity of the education sectors throughout the Region to produce the broad range of health professionals that are required for the delivery of comprehensive people-centered integrated health care; produce periodic analyses of human resources situations, trends and issues in the Region;
Utilize systems thinking methods to analyze the health systems and Human Resources for Health (HRH) requirements in the region;
Collaborate with Member States to support institutional capacity building, specifically to analyze the needs of dynamic health systems which progressively expand access to health services, and creation of scenarios taking into consideration the development of the model of care at the national level and the absorptive capacity of the health system;
Advise and provide technical support for the development and application of methodologies to forecast needs in the short, mid and long term, taking into consideration the skill set required to deliver quality comprehensive and integrated care throughout the health system;
Support the development of information systems for human resources for health, and the generation of strategic information that supports forecasting of needs, and dialogue with other sectors involved in the production of human resources for health, as a means to guide policy development in the delivery of health care;
Support Member States in addressing needs related to the shortage of human resources for health in particular at the primary care level, and in underserved and marginalized populations; provide support to policy makers to establish the necessary regulatory frameworks and incentives that will support countries in addressing shortfalls in these populations and in ensuring the availability of an effective and efficient health workforce;
Provide support and guidance in the public administration of human resources for health, in the institutionalization of human resources management in accordance with public policy and the defined model of care, not only in the organization and delivery of health services but in all of the essential public health functions required to improve health outcomes;
Collaborate with member States in addressing challenges associated with the retention and migration of human resources for health; provide policy guidance to countries in this area in line with the principal mandates of the Organization;
Promote the application and use of methodologies to measure health workforce output, instilling a culture of quality in the organization, management and oversight of inter-disciplinary teams, and health professionals and the workforce in general;
Advise and support Member States and health professional associations in the development of regulatory frameworks guiding health profession practice, with a view to addressing and supporting the needs of a health system moving towards universal access to health and universal health coverage;
Promote dialogue across sectors, in particular health, education and labor, to promote human resources for health as a key driver of health and development, and as an investment in the health and wellbeing of the population;
Advise and support the development of good managerial practices for HRH, including the promotion of safe and supportive working environments for health personnel;
Lead and coordinate, in close collaboration with HSS/HR the formulation, execution and evaluation of program and budget plan for the biennium; participate and develop common strategies with other professionals within Country Offices on all aspects related to human resources for health, in particular on the scaling up of human resources; manage with transparency and effectiveness the financial resources under his/her responsibility, including extra-budgetary resources;
Collaborate in obtaining extra-budgetary resources, financial and non-financial by assisting national and sub-regional authorities in the preparation of project proposals and plans for appropriate national, bilateral and international agencies;
Develop partnerships with and engage the financial and technical cooperation agencies active in the Caribbean in the development of an integrated inter-agency plan of work consistent with the main human resources policies defined at the sub-regional level;
When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education\:

Essential\: A university degree in a health, social or management science and a masterâs degree in public health, human resources development, health systems/services administration or related field from a recognized institution.

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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http\://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https\://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience\:

Essential\: Nine years of combined national and international experience in management of human resources for health involving multiple health and non-health stakeholders. Experience should include identification, development of strategy and programmatic analysis, planning and evaluation of health programs and resources, resource mobilization, consensus and commitment building and implementation of solutions.

SKILLS\:

PAHO Competencies\:

Intrainstitutional Action\: Leads team efforts toward full understanding of the policies the organization must operate within as well as the Standard of Conduct for the International Civil Service. Leads employees and co-workers toward operating in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization.
Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting\: After analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge, leads oneâs area of responsibility toward individual and collective actions. Encourages the importance of continual analysis. Verifies and promotes that action is taken in situations that will require future intervention, based on ongoing analysis. Leads others in decisions needed to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of analyzed situations between one and two years ahead.
Teamwork\: Embraces and leads consensual decision-making, that is, leading the fulfillment of team decisions, even when they may not fully coincide with oneâs own opinions or proposals. Knows how to manage difficult team situations and promotes consensus building. Takes responsibility for the teamâs successes and failures.
Devising the budget for interventions and cost optimization\: Demonstrates initiative and managerial capacity in obtaining alternative sources of financing and in mobilizing extrabudgetary resources for interventions. Acquires adequate funding, based upon the resources allocated in intervention plans.
Thinking, planning and the strategic management of technical cooperation interventions\: Selects priority ideas for executing the interventions after anticipating their potential problems and solutions. Participates in the preparation of strategic plans, providing input about their impact, quality, critical points, and risks.
Knowledge Management\: Supports and develops networked and community working. Identifies, develops and nurtures networks and communities. Identifies and builds on working networks that enable knowledge and information flow. Designs and implements knowledge and information services. Enables utilization of knowledge and information sources. Delivers relevant knowledge and information in most appropriate form. Participates in and learns from networked and community approaches.
Resource Mobilization\: Works in an objective manner to obtain and apportion resources (financial and non-financial) according to need. Supports and advises technical areas to enable best use of resources are aligned with the mission and vision of the Organization. Is able to work in a multicultural environment. Is flexible and has the ability to work well under pressure. Is able to give feedback to partners within and outside the organization about the use of the resources and the results acquired.

Technical Expertise\:

Technical expertise in the areas of human resources development, policies, planning and regulation, management of health human resources, analysis of labor markets and work conditions.
Expertise in health education, life-long learning, continuing education and professional development; quality improvement and accreditation of education programs and institutions.
Expertise in strategic thinking, planning of human resources for health, information and information systems, political and stakeholder analysis, communication, negotiation methods, leadership development, health system performance, leadership development, utilization of information and communication technologies and networking.
Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria and instruments for evaluating program interventions.
Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.
Expertise in systems thinking and the analysis of complex systems, methods for requirements analysis and planning under uncertainty, quantifying information where knowledge is sparse, requiring strong stakeholder collaboration.

Languages\:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills\:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of software development and implementation as well as of other software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary\: (Net of taxes)

US $70,647.00

Post Adjustment\: 45.7% of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

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.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit\: http\://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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

PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits include\: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy.

Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this post. The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.

This vacancy is now closed.
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