Medical Officer (Communicable Diseases)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To collaborate with and assist the Government of Indonesia and relevant stakeholders within the framework of WHO CCS; actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans for strengthening the work in the area of communicable diseases. The WCO-Indonesia programme of work supports the Government in developing and managing multi-faceted programmes in preventing, controlling, treating, eliminating/eradicating priority communicable diseases and by providing strategic leadership, engaging in partnerships and shaping the research agenda towards strengthening the capacity of the national programmes and adoption of evidence-based public health interventions towards reducing the overall communicable disease burden

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of WHO Representative, the incumbent will be responsible for the following\:

1. Provide technical leadership, strategic advice and managerial support to the team of professionals in various communicable diseases programmes, i.e. HIV/STI/Hepatitis, TB, Malaria, Vector-borne disease control and Neglected tropical disease programmes and facilitate the development and implementation of relevant workplans under the WHO-Government of Indonesia collaborative programme while promoting the integration of health programmes with health system approaches
2. Promote the generation of evidence on communicable diseases and contribute to informed policy decisions by government and provide cutting edge policy advice
3. Help improve the information system on communicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards universal health coverage and facilitate its integration into the national health system
4. Liaise and coordinate with concerned technical units/departments of Ministry of Health, SEARO and HQ and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to communicable diseases and advocate for intersectoral actions to address determinants
5. Lead focal point for Global fund within WHO country office and active engagement in GF CCM and relevant working groups/forums
6. Contribute to the management of WCO's knowledge and advise on matters regarding universal health coverage of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Vector-borne diseases, neglected tropical diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, etc.
7. Ensure technical quality and relevance of contractual engagement with partners and institutions, and make recommendations for WHO's support, as necessary
8. Advice in strengthening and integrating innovative private sector engagement models, research and innovations in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of communicable diseases
9. Collaborate with Ministry of Health to undertake gap analyses at national and subnational levels and support capacity building efforts to fulfil priorities
10. Develop evaluation tools and analyze the impact of WHO's collaboration with the Government of Indonesia in the area of priority communicable diseases
11. Contribute and prepare reports/presentations on communicable diseases for Governing Bodies (WHA/EB/RC) and ministerial events
12. Perform other related duties, as assigned by WHO Representative.
    

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine; and advanced degree in public health/preventive medicine and/or Epidemiology

Desirable\: Training on Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS and/or Malaria

Experience

Essential\: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience with progressive responsibility in TB control programmes, including considerable experience obtained in an international context in developing countries.

Desirable\: Relevant experience in HIV/AIDS and/or Malaria and/or NTDs. Experience in UN and/or other international organizations.

Skills

• The incumbent should identify with the core values of WHO and possess thorough knowledge of WHO programme policies, principles and practices of a wide range of public health issues
• Sound knowledge of priority communicable diseases and country-specific situation
• Good knowledge of government institutions, partners/stakeholders and their functioning
• Excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relations and networking with national authorities across sectors
• Modern management skills and team-building capacity
• Technical expertise and Overall attitude at work are also required mandatory competencies.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)\: Knowledge of standard computer applications and tools for epidemiological analysis. Ability to lead a team of professional from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
  
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  
• Communication
  
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
  
• Moving forward in a changing environment
  
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

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

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 2552 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
• Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• The written test for shortlisted candidates may be tentatively held between 31 December 2018 to 4 January 2019. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period.

• 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.
• Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.