Scientist (Implementation Research)

Geneva

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Senior level - P-5, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Scientist and Researcher
- HQ/TDR Speci Prog for Research %26 Train in Trop Diseases(CDS)
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is to foster an effective global research effort on infectious diseases of poverty in which disease endemic countries play a pivotal role. The objective of the unit is to foster partnerships and collaborations in order to develop, evaluate and optimize research for implementation that generates evidence for the control and/or elimination of diseases of poverty.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Initiate, lead and manage projects and initiatives for implementation and translation of evidence oriented to control and/or elimination strategies of infectious diseases of poverty. 2. Proactively engage in partnerships and identify innovative opportunities for synergy and fund raising.3. Interact, collaborate and harmonize the IIR activities with TDR`s technical teams across TDR. 4. Manage, with the assistance of scientific advisory committees, the selection, initiation, monitoring, evaluation, closure and reporting of projects. 5. In coherence with WHO and other global research efforts develop guidance and advice for international research to inform funders, policy makers and practitioners in the field. 6. Manage the development and production of reports and publications arising from this work and provide input into corporate TDR documentation, particularly relating to research for implementation. 7. Communicate TDR's research for implementation activities effectively and more broadly represent TDR and WHO to a large array of stakeholders, including governmental, international agencies and expert scientific meetings, as appropriate.8. Contribute to other TDR projects and activities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: An advanced level university research degree level in global public health, ideally at a PhD level.
Desirable\: Post-graduate degree related to tropical diseases and / or international health.

Experience

Essential\: At least 10 years of experience in health research at national and international level with a focus on diseases of poverty. Experience in research management. Experience in designing, planning and conducting large scale research for implementation programmes. Experience in successfully forming and leading multidisciplinary teams required to answer research questions. Experience working in a policy and practice environment in low and middle income countries. Demonstrated achievements in creating partnerships and securing research programme funding. Good publication record.

Desirable\: Experience in large scale implementation research for tropical diseases. Experience working with public health programmes in disease endemic countries. Experience in the UN System or WHO.

Skills

Strong track record in intervention and implementation research in low and middle income countries, good communication skills and ability to effectively negotiate interactions with internal and external partners including funders, control programmes, policy makers and the ability to promote TDR's catalytic role in research among partners. Ability to lead, guide and motivate partners towards success.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of WHO offcl. language.

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 5068 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 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.