Deputy Head of WHO Country Office, P6

Deputy Head of WHO Country Office, P6

WHO – World Health Organization

New Delhi, India

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The goal of WHO’s presence in countries, territories and areas is to develop a two-way collaboration between the Secretariat and countries, territories and areas, by supporting them to reach national health goals and contribute to global and regional public health action. WHO utilizes the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), a key element of the Country Focus strategy, as a strategic management tool to create synergy and alignment between WHO leadership priorities and national health policies, strategies and plans as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSOF). Creating this synergy and alignment will be essential to advance WHO’s organizational effectiveness and ensure WHO’s relevance at country level. The Heads of WHO Offices in Countries, Territories and Areas (HWCOs), supported by all levels of the Secretariat, lead the work of the WHO offices which are the main platform for delivering WHO’s technical cooperation in countries.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the WHO Representative to India (WR India) and overall guidance of the Director, Programme Management the incumbent will:

• Support WR India in providing strategic expert programmatic advice and guidance to deliver and implement National public health policy, strategy and plans;
• Support WR India in managing the overall compliance and performance management standards of the country office and define work planning parameters to establish performance standards, accountability, and indicators for progress monitoring and reporting;
• As a key member of the Management Team, Programme Committee and Human Resource Committee prepare briefings and implement decisions.
• Lead the technical work of the Country Office and directly supervise the team leaders to ensure technical work is implemented and in line with national strategies and results with special emphasis on category 1-5, 9, 12 and 13 including NPSN;
• Provide guidance and technical support to Member States, WHO offices and partners working in areas affected by chronic or acute crisis or in early recovery and transition on issues related to sustainable measures following an emergency;
• Facilitate the optimal use of WHO financial, technical, logistic, and human resources through supporting the efficient and effective management of the office in the country, territory or area in full compliance with WHO procedures, rules and regulations;
• Ensure the development and submission of monitoring and reporting on results at country level in mid-term and end of the biennium;
• Provide authoritative advice to WR India on management, programme planning and oversight on reporting of the WHO Country office;
• Deputize for and represents WR India at official meetings with the Government, National Counterparts, Donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders;
• Build and foster partnerships with external public health partners with Member Stales and stakeholders at the country level to enable the development of strategic public health programmes;
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

education

• Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in Medicine, Public Health, Management, Social Sciences or related field;
• Desirable: PhD in Public Health Management, Social Science or related field, specialized training in epidemiology, health management or public administration.

experience

• Essential: A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in managing and developing technical public health programmes, including considerable experience obtained in an international context, in multilateral, bilateral or other institutions. Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams at international level.

Skills

• Ability to lead and manage large and diverse teams effectively;
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions;
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a leader and member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English;
• Desirable: Knowledge of other UN language is an asset.

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