Technical Officer

World Health Organization

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Transformation/strengthening health systems governance in member countries based on the values and principles of primary health care, which include universal health coverage, equity, social justice, right to health, community involvement, and multisectorality and people centeredness. A major objective of the programme is to assist countries in developing national health policies, strategies and plans; shaping public health institutions; strengthening essential public health functions; supporting revising and enacting relevant health legislations; all to ensure access to comprehensive quality health services in an efficient, equitable and sustainable manner. This will be achieved through improved coordination and collaboration among the various units of the Department of UHC/Health Systems and Life Course (UHS) as well as other relevant departments and units.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

- Provide technical guidance to countries in the development of robust national health policies, programmes and plans related to Health Systems Governance.
- Advise and collaborate on the development, and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes in the areas of health governance, health policy, health services management supporting universal health coverage.
- Provide technical guidance to Member States to design the governance arrangements in the health sector to ensure the effective use and access to services.
- Develop norms and standards for monitoring national universal health coverage policies and strategies.
- Strengthen national monitoring of policy implementation and ensure the establishment of legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor equity, gender and human rights.
- Promote the development of health information system to monitor health and pharmaceutical services for decision-making purposes.
- Strengthen health regulations and legal frameworks for universal health coverage that contribute to access, quality and financial risk protection.
- Build the capacity of the EMR national workforce to exercise effective health systems governance and implement strategies towards achieving UHC.
- Partner with national authorities, international cooperation agencies, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, in order to develop alliances and networks that promote access to quality primary care services for the affected population. 
- Establish mechanisms to empower people and communities in oversight functions and the representation of citizens in health decision-making processes and gender equality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's degree in medicine, or public health or health systems or health management.
Desirable: Doctoral degree in health system governance/analysis

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years' experience with proven international exposure in the area of health system governance.
Desirable: Ideally some work exposure in a developing country context.

Skills

- Expert knowledge of the health system governance and institution building.
- Excellent drafting skills to produce reports, policies and documents. Proven ability to manage the work of a team requiring an in-depth understanding of its strategic direction and is able to integrate the work of the team into the assigned work programme.
- Excellent communication skills to provide expert advice on substantive issues and to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to action plans and WHO's position in health system governance.
- Ability to demonstrate professional competence and mastery of health system governance; to meet commitments, observe deadlines and achieve results.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills to identify the key issues in a complex situation and find solutions to problems and take decisions with an eye to the impact on stakeholders and counterparts and on the Organization.
- Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining ahigh standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

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
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

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 84,672 (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 1672 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
- 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.
- The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
- The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.
- Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.
- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
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Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

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