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National Professional Officer (Tuberculosis)

Nay Pyi Taw

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Nay Pyi Taw
  • Grade: Junior level - NO-B, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • SE_MMR WR Office, Myanmar
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The collaborative programme aims to support Myanmar in fast-tracking strategies to achieve the milestones and targets in alignment with the WHO "End TB Strategy" by ensuring adaptation and implementation of the global guidelines, policies and recommended tools for tuberculosis care and prevention in Myanmar. WHO Myanmar has been coordinating with all partners and funding agencies to mobilise resources as well as synergise efforts towards ending TB.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer (TB) and guidance by the WHO Representative to Myanmar(WR), the incumbent will\:

1. Facilitate in updating policy guidelines and technical tools to support the implementation of the End TB Strategy and efforts to meet targets for tuberculosis prevention, care and control, covering the three pillars\: (1) integrated, patient-centered care and prevention; (2) bold policies and supportive systems; and (3) intensified research and innovation.

2. Support WHO TB team in NTP, Naypyidaw, and technical focal point (NTO) in Yangon to assist NTP forcollection, analysis, dissemination and use of tuberculosis data and monitor the national tuberculosis situation and response, including disaggregated analyses (e.g. by age, sex and location) that allow assessment of within-country inequalities and equity; 

3. Monitor the progress of TB prevention, control and care among high risk andhard to reach populations with particular attention on Greater Mekong sub-Regional project on TB in migrants and assist NTP to produce and submit a periodic report of the project;

4. Attend TB coordination meetings with NTP and partners in Naypyidaw on behalf of WHO as a leading technical organization;

5. Collaborate with other teams of WHO to take part in meetings in Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS) on their behalf when required, 

6. Take part in,and carry out,other relevant duty required under the guidance of MO (TB) and WR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine
Desirable\: Master's degree for public health or any relevant field such as MSc in epidemiology, health economic or disease control. Epidemiological analytical skill.

Experience

Essential\: At least two years of relevant experience
Desirable\:

Skills

Expertise in public health, program management in TB control and care. Good understandings in health related project management in Myanmar. Very good communication skills. Good knowledge on WHO TB Strategy. Good skills and knowledge on TB epidemiology and/or health policy

WHO Competencies

  1. Teamwork
  2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  3. Communication
  4. Producing results
  5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Myanmar.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 25,786 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.
  • This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
This vacancy is now closed.
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