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Technical Officer (HIV & Hepatitis)

Yangon

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • HIV and AIDS
    • SE_MMR WR Office, Myanmar
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The overall objective of the programme is to prevent HIV and hepatitis infections and to reduce the HIV and hepatitis related morbidity and mortality. The objective of the country level programme is to assist the Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS) and in particular the National AIDS Programme and National Hepatitis Control Programme to develop and sustain appropriate HIV and hepatitis prevention and care interventions with focus on the health sector response as integral part of the country's endeavor to achieveUniversal Health Coverage (UHC) and attain the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Most relevant health-related SDGs include ending the HIV epidemic as public health threat by 2030 according to the SDG Target 3.3; moving toward the elimination of the viral hepatitis by 2030 in line with the SDG target 3.3; and prevention and treatment of substance abuse in line with SDG target 3.5. The country level programme also assists for the harmonisation of national and international efforts to ensure that HIV and hepatitis treatment and care are scaled up while prevention interventions are accelerated enabling a comprehensive health sector response to HIV and hepatitis. Recognizing that TB is the top cause of deaths among living with HIV in Myanmar.It also assists intensifying the TB/HIV collaborative response in order to reduce new HIV-related TB infections, and to eliminate HIV-associated TB deaths.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative and supervision of Medical Officer-HIV and Hepatitis and cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS) especially NAP and NHCP, the incumbent will be responsible to:

1. Be responsible for the timely technical implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the different agreed workplans with the NAP and NHCP, including WHO collaborative programmes funded by extrabudgetary and flexible sources.Funding sources include Global Fund, UNAIDS, UBRAF,with particular focus in the area of financial oversight of programme implementation and reporting. In case of gap between the workplans and implementation, identify and propose creative solutions to ensure timely implementation, reporting and accountability. Suggest workflow changes or implementation of new workflow among the partners to improve performance, as necessary.

2. Provide technical support in implementing collaborative workplans for all areas of HIV team including prevention of HIV and hepatitis transmissions: reduction of harmful consequences of injecting drug use including opiate substation treatment; blood safety programme programmes; HIV and hepatitis testing services; HIV treatment expansion including HIV drug resistance prevention and monitoring, transition of HIV treatment services from NGOs to public sector; prison health; laboratory and overall health systems support concerning HIV and hepatitis; procurement and supply management of HIV and hepatitis commodities; strategic information for HIV and hepatitis including surveillance, modeling, monitoring, evaluation, and operational research; eHealth development for HIV and hepatitis programmes as part of overall health information system strengthening efforts; continuum of prevention, testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis including prevention of mother-to-child-transmission and diagnosis and treatment ofco-morbidities, for example TB, STI-RTI and NCDs .

3. Strengthen the TB/HIV collaboration and integrating response on TB prevention such as infection control and treatment of latent TB infection. Special attention should be given to MDR-TB prevention and care among key populations such as people who inject drugs and patients with hepatitis. Improve TB-HIV data from both TB and HIV and related programmes to monitor the progress.

4. Create synergies among the staff in HIVteam to achieve efficient and effective operation of the unit. Establishoperational framework forWHO HIVteam to demonstrate high performance, credibility and value to national counterparts and partners. This includes continued capacity building ofunit staff for the introduction and implementation of the GSM system.

5. Develop NAP and NHCP proposals and strategies for resource mobilization in support of HIV and hepatitis programmes including TB-HIV collaborative activities in coordination with National TB Programme6. Identify and expand new partnerships with HIV, hepatitis and prison health stakeholders in-country, especiallyin support of HIV and hepatitisprevention and careprogrammes.7. Develop technical guidelines in partnership with NAP and NHCP andstakeholders fromother UN agencies and NGOs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University Degree in medicine/health related area and advanced degree in Public Health or related areas.
Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of public health programme in the area of HIV and hepatitis in developing countries and working experience with international development agencies and in the field of global health partnerships.


Desirable: Experience in WHO or an international organization or institution, preferably in the UN system. Have experience in working ministries of health, supporting coordination of different programs and agencies, and managing work plans and sizable funding. Experiences and/or working knowledge of HIV, hepatitis and TB clinical management.

Skills

Sound knowledge in planning, implementation and evaluation of HIV AIDS and viral hepatitis. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Ability to work in an international environment, and to coordinate work across many agencies, stakeholders, professional societies and civil societies. Excellent communication skill to effectively negotiate with national counterparts. Experience in managing programmes and staff.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

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 74,913 (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 2497 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.
  • 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.
  • The written test for shortlisted candidates will be tentatively be held in week starting 22 October 2021. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • 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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