Scientist

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is to foster an effective global research effort on infectious diseases of poverty in which disease endemic countries play a pivotal role. The immediate strategic objectives of the unit are to promote access to tools and interventions to control or eliminate poverty-related infectious diseases, and to empower low- and middle-income countries to conduct the relevant operational and implementation research.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. To provide technical, scientific and project management support to the Leader of the IIR unit.

2. To provide specialist support tothe current activities of the Structured Operational Research & Training Initiative (SORT IT) and the transition towards the Structured Approach to Precision in Public Health through Improved Research and use of Evidence (SAPPHIRE) Initiative.

3. To provide crucial support to the management of additional projects as needed.

4. To interact with and report to the IIR Scientific Working Group on the above-mentioned activities, as required.

5. To communicate effectively on these activities and contribute to other TDR projects and activities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Advanced level degree in medicine\: MD and/or PhD level.
Desirable\: Post-graduate degree related to operation/implementation research.

Experience

Essential\: At least 7 years' experience combined at national and international level in grant management, operation/implementation research in tropical medicine/infectious diseases. Demonstrated experience of training and capacity building programmes in LMICs.
Desirable\: Relevant publication track record. Experience with working with WHO. Successful fund-raising. Experience working with public health programmes in disease-endemic countries.

Skills

Good knowledge of poverty-related infectious diseases. Ability to work in a team, and collaborate with other experts and colleagues. Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with partners.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 70,647 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4910 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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.

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