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Field Coordinator

Donetsk

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Donetsk
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Managerial positions
    • EU/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health cluster to deal with emergencies and that improve health during and after crises and to ensure that WHO's critical functions as outlined in the Emergency Response Framework (ERF) are fulfilled. Within the emergency programme, the objectives of WHO's emergency response team are to support Member States by\: (1) Promptly assessing health needs of populations affected by crisis, identifying priority causes of ill-health and death; supporting the Minister of Health and local health authorities on logistical and capacity building aspects according to needs, preparing damage estimates and emergency response and rehabilitation plans; providing prompt, credible health information and ensuring the continuity of essential health services; (2) Coordinating and monitoring emergency health relief efforts under the aegis of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee coordination mechanisms (Health Cluster/Sector), of which WHO is the lead agency; (3) Ensuring that critical gaps in the health response are rapidly identified and filled; (4) Revitalizing and building the capacity of national health systems to deal with preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

In the context of emergency response relief operations in East-Ukraine, NGCA (Duty Station to be filled\: Donetsk)\:Implement, support and maintain Health Cluster coordination mechanism in the NGCA areas of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts;Work with all relevant partners and project staff to discuss approaches and improvements to operations to support health services delivery;Represent the Health Cluster in UN coordination forums (Humanitarian, Inter-sector, etc.) at Oblast level;Conduct and support health assessments and mapping the identified health needs, analyse the gaps and make suggestions about how to prioritise the activities to be implemented in the NGCA;Assess the capacity and functioning of the Primary Health Care facilities and service delivery in the NGCA, aiming at establishing an adequate referral systems; Manage and monitor the implementation of service delivery and health system capacity building activities in close collaboration with national and international health partners and the local health authorities and report on the implementation status; Monitor health status and health risks of different population groups (including gender and age) at Oblast level;Evaluate access to and availability of health service, including a gender and age analysis, at Oblast level;Identify disease trends and detect any significant changes or new threats; inform the local health authorities of the Oblast on diseases outbreak Alerts received, support the investigation when needed and inform the Oblast's Health Cluster partners on actions to be taken. Ensure regular update of the “Who is doing What, Where and When” Matrix (4W);Support regular monitoring and reporting of Health Cluster activities against the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University Medical degree, degree in International Development or relevant social sciences.
Desirable\: University degree in public health.

Experience

Essential\: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a complex health related emergency context with at least 2 years at the international level.
Desirable\: Demonstrated experience with Health Cluster Coordination

Skills

Analytical skills and demonstrated knowledge/experience in performing health system analysis.Desirable\: knowledge in coordinating, assessing and evaluating health services programmes/projects.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of WHO/EURO Lang.

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 59,151 (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 1153 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.
  • 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.
  • For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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