Position Title: Coordinator, Health Systems

Position Number: 381560

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The health system in Pakistan has undergone a massive transformation following the 18th Amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan which has implications for WHO to realign its functioning. On one hand it has to support the new functions of ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) like regulation, coordination, overarching health vision, reporting on international commitments etc. and on other hand respond to the needs of provinces & areas to strengthen their health system. Thus, WHO needs to create synergy and alignment between WHO global and regional priorities, national vision, provincial health strategies and plans as well as the priorities of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). Creating this synergy and alignment will be essential to advance WHO’s organizational effectiveness and ensure WHO’s relevance at country level.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide technical guidance to the Federal Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to ensure proper Coordination to the Provincial Departments of Health towards health systems development and progress towards Universal Health Coverage including vaccine preventable diseases eradication and elimination goals.
2. Assess the health system performance, identify gaps and guide the national health services on mechanisms to strengthen and improve health service provision based on a family practice approach, improve quality of care and patient safety initiatives, hospital care management, health care financing, integrated health information systems, emergency care services, health technology assessment, promotion of Traditional Medicine and assessing and improving essential public health functions.
3. Lead the effective planning and implementation of health system strengthening projects under Global Health Initiative including Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), Global Fund and International Health Partnership Plus (IHP ).
4. Develop and propose national strategies and policies for implementation, recommend health development initiatives in the context of health systems building blocks, establish relevant partnerships for improvements in the planning and management of existing public health systems.
5. Advocate, promote, and build partnerships with national counterparts, technical departments at HQ and negotiate with donor and development partners (UN, multilateral and bilateral) to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies for strengthening public health systems.
6. Lead, oversee and coordinate work plans and budgets for team activities and monitor the implementation of work plan and resource mobilization for health systems in Pakistan.
7. Guide and support Human Resource Development in the context of human resource policies & strategies; educational development and continuous professional development of skilled human resource with focus on defining service structures, optimal career opportunities and retention mechanisms for the various cadres of Health Workforce in Pakistan.
8. Build capacity of the national and provincial managers in developing and integrated people-centered health system that can deliver optimal priority health care services based on community needs specially improving immunization services, EPI data quality and surveillance and use of those data for improved program performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine and master degree in public health or relevant area.
Desirable: PhD in Health Systems management or relevant field in Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least ten years’ experience at the national and international levels in supervisory and advisory role in health systems and policy/strategy development.
Desirable: Experience of Health System development and immunization in developing countries

Skills

–>Excellent knowledge and understanding of country level situation with regard to public health systems development and management with good understanding of the country’s needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office and national setting;

–>Ability to conduct research and analyzes results, identifies issues, formulates opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems;

–>Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities;

–>Good interpersonal skills;

–>Excellent knowledge of Health care systems, safety regulations and public health programmes in particular Expanded Programme on Immunization;

–> Excellent leadership, time management skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Competency link to add in the requisition on stellis  : http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Local 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 3454 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

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• 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.

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• 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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• 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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