Health System Planning Officer

To support and coordinate the WHO activities related to health system strengthening towards universal health coverage.

 Duties :

• Ensure that WHO global and regional policies and guidelines on health system strengthening are translated into implementation of national policies and programmes.
• Work with the Ministry of Health, other health partners and institutions to facilitate timely implementation of programmes and plans related to health systems, according to WHO policy and guidelines.
• Assist in identifying priority health needs at PHC level through integrated health assessments.
• Support planning, implementing, monitoring and coordinating activities related to Primary Care level to ensure effective delivery of various health services.
• Support implementation of WASH activities including waste management and improve Infection Prevention and Control practices at primary care level.
• Provide technical support to MOH to maintain and promote the health of people and the environment in primary care settings.
• Establish a baseline data on geographical distribution of health facilities and its functions, type of services and manpower.
• Support planning, organizing and coordinating capacity building workshops and activities to the key units of PHC directorate of MoH and health personnel.
• Provide technical support to program management, monitoring mechanism including quarterly reporting, mid-year and annual reviews, to record progress and identify potential bottlenecks to be addressed.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to develop and manage a competent health workforce that can deliver integrated people-centred service, through HRH strategic planning, capacity building for priority health interventions and strengthening of governance, appropriate regulation and education capacities.
• Develop and maintain a database for WHO on core health indicators to be used in regular reporting for WHO various reports.
• Ensure proper and timely handling and monitoring of consultants’ briefing, agenda, facilitation of the missions, evaluation and follow up on recommendations.
• Represent WHO in meetings and relevant missions

Education Qualifications:

Essential:

• University degree in health services administration, public health, or related field.

Experience:

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience in areas of health system strengthening, health management or public health.

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Understand challenging and multidisciplinary settings.
• Good knowledge of international quality standards.

Language Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

Source:  https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2402444