Team Leader

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To support countries to have updated and comprehensive national health policies, strategies and plans (NHPSP) that are costed, financed, implemented and monitored. Facilitate government stewardship and governance capacity to lead health development and manage partnerships with sound monitoring, evaluation and mutual accountability for results that promote good health at all key stages of life, taking into account and addressing health equity, social determinants of health and human rights, with a focus on preventing priority morbidity, mortality and disability.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and agenda\:To lead the elaboration of strategies and policies by proactively contributing to state-of-the-art health policies, strategies, plans and governance activities, promoting and facilitating their implementation at country level to improve national health policies, strategies and governance approaches, including but not limited to monitoring and analyzing trends, promoting cross-cutting activities, set and review norms and standards, as well as guidelines for health policies, strategies and governance.To elaborate and/or oversee the elaboration of a series of policies and strategies toward the implementation of best practices in governance at the regional and national levels through facilitating and encouraging a culture of information-sharing of lessons learnt between countries as related to health planning, capacity building and monitoring taking into consideration criteria such as health financing, social protection, services standards and quality and the analysis and evaluation of health sectors.To closely collaborate with and proactively support countries in the development and implementation of best practices in health policy making, planning, capacity building and monitoring of health determinants and social protection, and the analysis and evaluation of health sectors and sub-sectors, including generating and disseminating evidence-based results.To fully participate in the elaboration and implementation of resource mobilization and advocacy strategies, in close collaboration with team members, including but not limited to providing advice and guidance to regional and national partners on advocacy strategies, work plans, and their implementation.To guide, coach, motivate and manage HSG and related ISTs staff, including resolving problems while promoting effective team work and results, within the framework of WHO Staff Rules and Regulations, and AFRO accepted procedures; managing the budget within the framework of WHO Staff Rules and Regulations, financial rules and AFRO accepted procedures.To perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: A degree in medicine and other Health Professions with Post-graduate degrees or formal qualifications in International/global health policy or in similar fields.
Desirable\: PhD in one or more of the above fields and/or post-graduate training or specialization in health systems and/or health planning, management or heath Economics.

Experience

Essential\: At least ten years' experience in health sector planning, at national and international levels, with sound management or technical assistance in a governmental institution or international organization in resource-limited countries in the field of health policies, strategies and governance development.
Desirable\: Experience in health sector assessments and analyses and producing its reports, with track record in consensus building and enlisting cooperation, as well as the evaluation of health services and facilitating consultations.

Skills

Demonstrated skills in health planning and management combined with expertise in health policy, strategies and governance as related the implementation of Global Health Initiatives, and health systems and services strengthening at the regional and country levels. Track record in monitoring and evaluation of health policies, strategies and governance projects with proven experience of implementing them in a resource-limited situation. Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to write technical reports, documents guidelines in a clear and concise manner; provide technical authoritative advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners taking into account the political and resource-limited contexts. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, lead resource mobilization activities, communicate progress and results, and/or take remedial action in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics. Diplomacy, tact and courtesy.

WHO Competencies

Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Teamwork
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other.
Desirable\: Beginners knowledge of Portuguese.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 85,543 (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 3835 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.

• 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.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.