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Programme Area Manager, Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment (WHE/HIM)

Copenhagen

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Copenhagen
  • Grade: Senior level - P-5, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

The Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment Programme Area is responsible for providing timely and authoritative situation analysis, risk assessment and response monitoring available for all major health threats, events and emergencies. This includes detecting, verifying and assessing the risk of potential and ongoing health emergencies; establishing data collection mechanisms and monitoring ongoing health emergency operations; providing data management, analytics and reporting platform to produce and disseminate timely emergency health information products


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Programme Area Manager, Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment, provides coordination in tracking, analysing and reporting information on all health hazards within the Division of WHO Health Emergencies. The incumbent demonstrates expertise that creates recognition of the Organization as the authority, source of innovation and effective hub of the global community in outbreaks and emergencies health information management. Through coordinated, transparent and collaborative development, design and implementation of health information management approaches, the incumbent positions the Organization to provide significant impact and builds the foundation for WHO to engage as a trusted partner in outbreaks and health emergencies, providing unique and valued capacities. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required.


Key duties:

1.Manage the information management unit and networks:

  • Coordinate the information management unit, promoting an environment of professional inquisitiveness, anticipating new challenges and seeking solutions and evaluating their effectiveness, demonstrating to stakeholders and collaborators a commitment to excellence.
  • Build and facilitate the effective functioning of WHO and inter-agency data and information networks for tracking, analysing and reporting on all health hazards associated with outbreaks and emergencies, across the risk management cycle.
  • Lead the teams responsible for risk assessment of all acute public health events including outbreaks, and contribute to global intelligence and risk assessment for response.

2.Implement and manage the information network:

  • Implement protocols for data gathering and analysis.
  • Provide evidence for the impact of interventions during outbreaks and emergencies.
  • Investigate the origins of outbreaks and emergencies with a view to their prevention in future.
  • Contribute to assessments of the resources needed to contain and resolve outbreaks and emergencies.

3.Set norms and standards:

  • Adapt regionally and apply international standards and consensus for data collection and data sharing, including surveillance methods, monitoring and evaluation techniques, and mechanisms for the dissemination and communication of information.
  • Refine and update protocols data gathering and analysis on the basis of learning and experience. Develop and implement of strategies and policies to improve the collection and use of health information.

4.Build capacity:

  • Develop and conduct training courses and capacity building exercises for data collection and analysis and the communication of quantitative information.
  • Provide expert advice on methods for the collection and analysis of data and information throughout the organization and beyond.

5.Communicate data and results to governments, donors, scientists, research institutions and the media, extending the programmatic reach of the Organization and building collaborative networks.
6.Build awareness with recipient and donor communities of the importance of information management as part of outbreak and emergency risk management.
7.Provide guidance on responsible and long-term investment to support information management in emergencies.
8.Promote and strengthen partnerships, particularly in coordination with regional agencies and networks, particularly with the European Union and its institutions, the UN entities, civil society and other relevant partners, in line with the area of work and in close collaboration with the Director.
9.Represent WHO on all aspects of data and information for outbreaks and emergencies and, as required, represent the RED of the division inside and outside the Organization.
10.Any other duties as required by the RED of the division.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in information management, epidemiology, public health and/or health information or related field
Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response. Training in leadership or management

Experience

Essential:

At least 10 years of proven experience in information management in the context of international public health programmes, including at least 5 years of management experience in recognized leadership positions with direct responsibility for managing both human and financial resources.

Proven experience in coordinating large scale projects with high political impact in developing countries.

Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies.

Desirable:

Relevant work experience in WHO and/or other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.
Field experience in public health programmes or emergency response programmes in developing countries.


Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in international and multi-cultural settings combined with proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and lead projects, and build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
  • Sound strategic and tactical thinking with ability to formulate clear comprehensive policies, strategies and plans.
  • Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal with proven ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, with tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
  • Proven experience in information management for acute and protracted public health emergency response efforts, including infectious disease outbreaks.
  • Thorough knowledge of epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats and of issues and practices for the prevention and control of disease.
  • Proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and lead projects, and build partnerships, across agencies and organizational departments in the context of health emergencies.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in building sustained partnerships and working with others in international settings.

WHO Competencies

1) Teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communication
4) Ensuring effective use of resources
5) Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO 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 92,731 (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 5,517 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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