Advisor, Malaria Prevention, Control and Elimination

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Communicable Disease Prevention, Control, and Elimination Department (CDE) promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities directed toward the surveillance, prevention, control, elimination and/or reduction of communicable diseases, zoonoses and environmental threats to health that are technically sound and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It strives to achieve a sustainable impact on health by providing normative guidance, furthering the implementation of evidence-based interventions, fostering alliances that strengthen country capacity, improving the effectiveness of inter-country collaboration, and facilitating policy, strategy and decision-making processes and quality at all levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Advisor, Health Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, and general supervision of the Unit Chief, Neglected, Tropical, and Vector Borne Diseases (CDE/VT) and the administrative supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1.Provide technical advice and support to the Ministry of Health in order to enable its malaria program to focus on achievable and sustainable interventions towards elimination of local malaria transmission;

2.Advocate for and provide technical support to the Malaria Global Fund project in orienting its funding and efforts towards reinforcing country capacity to reach the malaria goals set in the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination;

3.Provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the implementation of key malaria interventions in Haiti (e.g. diagnosis, treatment, vector control, surveillance, health systems strengthening, advocacy, and targeted population-focused interventions, among others);

4. Collaborate with the national authorities and partners in implementing and reinforcing case-based surveillance for malaria elimination;

5. Mobilize resources for the implementation of key malaria interventions;

6.Provide expert technical guidance and support to the MOH in designing and implementing a comprehensive framework for malaria elimination. Focus on developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones to measure progress. Identify areas for improvement and ensure successful achievement of national malaria elimination goals;

7.Provide technical support and collaborate in implementing the Organization’s efforts under the Malaria Zero consortium, including the process of reorienting the malaria program towards elimination and facilitating the Haiti-Dominican Republic bi-national discussions to develop and implement joint activities;

8.Supervise and collaborate with the national authorities and partners in the organization and execution of a comprehensive plan for capacity development in Malaria Elimination ensuring optimum quality;

9.Develop and present comprehensive mid-term and annual technical performance progress reports, highlighting key accomplishments, indicators achieved, and challenges faced in the implementation of malaria prevention, control and elimination programs;

10.Summarize technical support provided, capacity building and strengthening activities, Country Coordinating Mechanism plans, Principal Recipient and Sub-Recipient plans, budget monitoring and showcase success stories and best practices in the reports;

11.Collaborate in the application of epidemiological concepts, principles, and methods for planning, programming, managing and evaluating malaria surveillance, prevention control and elimination;

12.Collaborate in the development of standards, guidelines, and procedures for the organization, operation, and evaluation of program activities;

13.Promote and provide technical cooperation in planning and implementation of operational research towards malaria elimination, and other tasks as requested;

14.Advocate for increased financial and political commitment to malaria elimination efforts through effective promotion, stakeholder engagement and strategic follow-up ensuring key actors fulfill their commitments and maintain momentum;

15.Foster and facilitate strategic partnerships and collaborations among government institutions, malaria and health partners and stakeholders at national, departmental and community levels to enhance coordination, leverage resources and amplify impact;

16.Support the preparation of proposals for submission to the Global Fund and other financial institutions, as well as the implementation of corresponding work plans;

17.Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: A university degree in a health-related profession and a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or infectious diseases from a recognized university.

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.PAHO, considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

World Higher Education Database (WHED), 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/

Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp

College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/ college navigator to support the validation process.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org

Experience:

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience working in malaria control, including program management and implementation of projects, supervision, training and/or research.Experience should include a demonstrated capacity to prioritize and promote implementation of high impact activities to control malaria in low-income countries.

SKILLS:

PAHO Competencies:

·Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.

·Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences:Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity – Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.

·Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others – Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.

·Communication: Write effectively/Share knowledge – Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.

·Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Provide direction – Manages individual and group projects and ensures that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clearly defined, understood and accepted; delegates work appropriately to achieve best results.

·Producing Results: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results – Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team’s problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team’s benefit.

·Ensuring effective use of resources:Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well – Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analyses and anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives.Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and team’s projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization.

·Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond:Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration – Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success.Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success.

Technical Expertise:

• Theoretical knowledge and practical expertise at the highest level in all aspects related to prevention and control of communicable diseases with emphasis in malaria; technical competence in the area of malaria control programs, including the implementation of projects.
• Knowledge and skills in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, including resource mobilization and grant management.
• Theoretical and practical expertise at the highest level in all aspects related to malaria, as well as a through knowledge of epidemiology and prevention and control methods.
• Knowledge of health service policies and administration in the framework of local health system development and primary health care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive. documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of French or English with working knowledge of the other language.Knowledge of Spanish and/or Haitian Creole would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

REMUNERATION

Monthly Salary: (Net of taxes)

$ 6,443.83 (Salary is non-negotiable)

Post Adjustment:

$ 4,124.05This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term professional positions, at the same grade level.

·PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance).Other benefits may include: 2.5 days annual leave per month, generous telework policy, parental leave, sick leave, pension plan, and health insurance scheme.Other benefits for internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, settling-in grant and rental subsidy.

·Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening.

·The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.

·Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

·For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org

·PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

·PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.

·PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.

·PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.

·PAHO/WHO is a smoke-free environment.

·Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged.

·All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.