Public Health Coordinator

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.Provide technical leadership, coordination and managerial support within the Programme areas, ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.

2.Develop and propose technical health policies and strategies for implementation through collaboration with Regional and Country Offices and provides advice in developing further the vaccine preventable diseases agenda for strengthening and improving technical capacity of target beneficiaries.

3.Oversee a unit of technical teams specialized in various domains within their area of expertise and facilitates the efficient flow of team synergies.

4.Manage the programme areas in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization.

5.Lead and conduct research on best practices in implementing programmes and activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work.

6.Manage the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Programme deliverables.

7.Serve as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise.

8.Liaise with and utilize partnerships in other UN Agencies, Donor, or research institutions to position the technical area of work and implementation into Global and/or National policies.

9.Represent the programme area of work at various meetings to advocate for vaccine preventable diseases agenda.

10.Manage the programme delivery and timelines of various programme projects of the respective Department/Office in accordance with workplans and ensures the coordination of periodic reviews of programmatic/technical achievements and progress indicators for reporting activities.

11.Provide direction on quality control and certification on the compliance of transactions and allocation of financial resources for the Department/Office in accordance with WHO financial rules and regulations, also overseeing the financial reporting for the Department/Office.

12.Manage and develop workplan objectives and ensures priorities are met and on-track and advises senior management on developments and progress.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in medicine with Master's degree in public health.
Desirable\: A PhD in health policy/system and/or public health.

Experience

Essential\: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the management of public health programmes, including experience in the area of health policies and strategies. Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. Demonstrated experience at the international level.
Desirable\: A good knowledge of WHO policy and procedures. Previous experience of working with UN is desirable.

Skills

Concrete skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which may include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes. 

Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies, understanding of national health systems and the universal coverage goals and ability to interpret and adapt these in relation to country needs.

Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. Good skills in mobilizing resources.

Ability to write concise reports and draft strategic and operational plans.  Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners including Ministries of Health, Donor institutions, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\:


Enhanced 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
Producing results

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 3310 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.
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    2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;

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