Regional Adviser (Neglected Tropical Disease Control)

PN # 173359

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Neglected Tropical Diseases Unit (NTD) is located within the Department of Communicable Diseases (DCD) at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO).In close collaboration with WHO/HQ and the relevant WHO Country Offices, the NTD Unit works with EMR Member States, stakeholders and partners to implement the global WHO NTD Roadmap, with the objective of reducing the burden of disease within the EMR through prevention, control and elimination of NTDs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Lead the development and adaptation of manuals, guidelines, standard operating procedures, training material, advocacy material and other relevant publications in the area of NTDs.

2. Provide leadership and technical guidance to EMR Member States and all actors working in this area for the implementation of NTDs activities at country-level; ensuring compliance of interventions implemented at country level with WHO roadmaps, recommendations, norms and standards.

3. Carry out and coordinate programmatic reviews of disease control interventions and develop appropriate policies and new approaches at the regional and country level.

4. Promote progressive transfer and strengthening of technical competencies on NTDs within the EMR, through partnering with and relying on academic institutions, WHO Collaborating Centres and other centres of expertise and excellence.

5. Guide the countries to develop the NTDs national plan, monitor their implementation and develop progress reports.

6. Manage funds allocated to WHO in support of NTD activities; prepare proposals and other project documents.

7. Initiate and negotiate funding agreements with government, non-government organizations and develop a resource mobilization strategy to support NTD activities in the region.

8. Raise the profile of NTDs within national and international health agenda; link Member States with suitable partners; convey NTD stakeholders and coordinate their activities within the EMR; develop proposals for WHO in support of Member States.

9. Provide insight on NTD technical areas requiring scientific investigation; facilitate, promote and support NTD research activities within the EMR.

10. Provide technical expertise in collecting and analyzing data and information for the estimation of the burden and progress of NTDs in EMR.

11. Represent WHO/EMRO at national and international NTD events, technical meetings, workshops, and training courses; promote links and partnerships with donors, partners and other relevant actors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine and a Master's degree in Public Health with a specialization on tropical diseases
Desirable\: Training in prevention, control, and elimination of tropical diseases

Experience

Essential\: At least 10 years of experience combined at the national and the international levels in the field of neglected tropical diseases prevention, control and elimination. Within this experience, demonstrated professional experience at the regional or country level delivering and managing public health programmes while providing technical advice and support to regional and or country level counterparts.

Desirable\: Working experience with WHO, other UN agencies. Field experience in control of tropical diseases in the developing countries and development of surveillance system

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a global health programme.
• Sound judgment and decision making skills to identify the key issues in a complex situation, and find solutions to problems and takes decisions with an eye to the impact on stakeholders and counterparts and on the Organization.
• Proven ability in managing resources and partnership.
• Excellent communication skills to provide expert advice on substantive issues and to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to action plans and WHO's position during advocacy events and meetings.
• Excellent knowledge of the core values and policies of the World Health Organization, UN system and donor community.
  

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http\://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

 

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership

Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English language 
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic and French languages 

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 1796 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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• 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.