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Medical Officer, Noncommunicable Diseases Prevention and Surveillance (PND)

Manila

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Manila
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Security and Safety
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Division Mandate:

To provide leadership and action and to support Member States in attaining a greater level of awareness for the promotion of healthy environments and populations by addressing key health-related social, environmental and behavioural risk factors and determinants. This programme will respond to the needs of the population in the aspects of lifestyle approach to the impact of climate change, environment and health, noncommunicable diseases, nutrition, tobacco control, health promotion and related health systems to promote healthy social and physical environments where people live, study, work and play as substantial and essential elements of sustainable development, health equity and gender inequality.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision and guidance of the Coordinator, PND, and the Division Director, and in collaboration with relevant units, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  1. To support the implementation of the Regional Action Framework for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control in the Western Pacific, liaising with Member Officers, country offices and different technical units in the Regional Office;
  2. To support Member States in the implementation of Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) risk factor surveys, including the WHO STEPwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) survey and Global school-based student health survey, and other global surveys, including the NCD Country Capacity Survey;
  3. To collaborate with relevant units to support Member States strengthen their health information systems and national capacity for data management, analysis and reporting;
  4. To assist in the preparation of progress reports and the development of guidance documents and publications, communication for NCD prevention and control and health promotion;
  5. To provide technical inputs and support in planning and developing relevant communications and advocacy products for community and resource mobilization activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in medicine from a recognized university.
Desirable: Minimum of one year of epidemiology training at international level is highly desirable. Advanced university degree in public health or related field from a recognized university.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of five years’ work experience in public health, and prevention and surveillance of NCDs and their risk factors, with some international exposure in relevant fields.
Desirable: Minimum one year of advanced training or experience in NCD prevention and surveillance at national or international level is highly desirable.

Skills

  • Broad knowledge of concepts and strategies related to health promotion.
  • Ability to synthesize knowledge and effectively express ideas in writing.
  • Ability to coordinate with external partners as well as work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN 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 64,121 (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 2399 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.
  • 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.
  • For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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