Medical Officer (Tuberculosis)

PN 173552

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The main objective of the programme is to reduce mortality and morbidity of tuberculosis including drug resistant tuberculosis in line with End TB Strategy goals and targets. The unit is responsible for strengthening of prevention, control and care for ending tuberculosis in the countries of the Region in line with the aims, principles and approaches of End TB Strategy as part of the Universal Health Coverage and overall development agenda

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties\:

1. Provide strategic and technical guidance to the countries of the Region to scale up quality Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB Programme (PMDT), TB infection management and childhood TB in line with End TB Strategy goals and targets

2. Manage regional Green Light Committee secretariat at EMRO, organize annual rGLC missions and meetings, validate and disseminate reports and follow up on recommendations and action planning

3. Develop regional PMDT capacity building plans and ensure full implementation

4. Provide technical guidance to the development of national strategies and policies through policy advice and guidance on country level strategic plans to reach End TB Strategy goals and targets.

5. Lead the monitoring, evaluation and reporting for drug resistant TB programme.

6. Liaise with national counterparts, donors, development partners (UN and bilateral), and WHO technical departments to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to TB and resolve issues or concerns.

7. Provide support to the regional and country level resource mobilization initiatives

8. Lead the planning and organization of the inter-country meetings, workshops and trainings and actively participate in global meetings, as required.

9. Oversee procurement and supply chain management of TB drugs, laboratory and other TB related commodities as per need of the member states

10. Provide required guidance to EMR member states in complex emergency situation for optimal implementation of End TB Programme components; PMDT, Childhood TB and TB and comorbidities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in Medicine and Master's degree in public health.
Desirable\: Training on management on Tuberculosis and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis

Experience

Essential\: At least 7 years' experience in communicable diseases including tuberculosis control
Desirable\: Experience in programmatic management of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and/or Childhood TB and/or TB and comorbidities

Skills

--> Broad knowledge of tuberculosis and drug resistant control and elimination principles, methodologies, techniques and practices.

--> Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.

--> • Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

--> Ability to analyse information, data and write concise reports.

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
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

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 72,637 (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 1550 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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