Public Health Specialist

PN#382133

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide technical leadership and managerial support to the office in the area of Public Healthensuring that the activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively.

2. Provide technical and policy advice to Member States to strengthen the national health systems.

3. Develop and propose national strategies and policies for implementation throughcollaboration with the national authorities and recommend health development initiatives inthe areas of health systems strengthening, partnership building and improvements in theplanning and management of existing Public health systems.

4. Oversee and coordinate work plans and budgets for team activities including resourcemobilization for the work programme and monitor the implementation of planned activities.

5. Lead, coordinate, and conduct research on best practices and partners' experiences inimplementing sustainable Public health systems and disseminate information. Submitproposals for the extension of health-care networks and the development of mechanisms ofsocial health protection.

6. Coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the area of Public healthsystems and the management and financing of the systems.

7. Act as a technical advisor to the public concerning sustainable health systems that contributeto health equity, social justice and elimination of exclusion and respond to inquiries andprovide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues,measures, techniques and procedures.

8. Promote and establish new community outreach activities to facilitate the expansion ofhealth-care networks.

9. Advocate, coordinate, and build partnerships with national counterparts, technicaldepartments at HQ and negotiate with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) toharmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to Public health systems andresolve issues or concerns and seek funding for new projects and work programmes.

10. Represent WHO at various meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Master degree in Medicine or Public Health.
Desirable\: Training in emergency response or disaster management in the context of public health

Experience

Essential\: At least 10 years' experience in humanitarian response, at national and international level, with emphasis on public health management and related strategy development at leadership position, capacity building and their implementation. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and/or experience in developing countries.
Desirable\: Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Arabic would be an asset.

Skills

• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively;

• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions;

• Excellent knowledge and expertise of country level situations with regard to public health systems development and management with good understanding of relevant country's needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO's policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting.

• Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems.

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

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Excellent knowledge of Health care systems and safety regulations.

• Proven knowledge of technical aspects in the field of specialty.

• Public speaking techniques.• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equalparticipation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

• Team leadership, team spirit and time management skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: 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 87,108 (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 2381 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.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• 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.