Human Resources Officer Special Service

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Job Description

The Ministry of Health, Eswatini, with support from the World Health Organization conducted an end-term review of the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Strategic Plan for 2019-2023 and also conducted in evidence generation exercises (Health Labour Market Analysis and Health Workforce Survey) for informing the new HRH Strategic Plan and made recommendations for future HRH strategic interventions.

The National Health Sector Strategic Plan 2019-2023 highlights key HRH interventions aimed at strengthening systems for planning and provision of pre-service and in-service training to ensure quality and needs-based training of health workers.

Deliverables:
The HRH Officer is expected to undertake these main tasks:

Coordinate the high-level multisectoral national policy and investment dialogue on health workforce to facilitate evidence-based policy and obtain strategic decisions.
Coordinate activities for developing and costing the next generation of the National HRH strategic plan and initiate implementation of the plan.
Provide technical assistance in developing a comprehensive Ministry of Health integrated (master) HWF training and in-service education plans
Provide technical assistance in revitalizing and strengthening the national Technical Working Group (TWG) on Human Resources for Health.

Outputs:

HRH Strategic plan with costs and monitoring and evaluation framework for submission for MoH approval
Activity plan for HR capacity development, and an in-service education plan
Functional HRH TWG with regular meeting and minutes compiled

Qualifications, Experience, Skills And Languages

Educational Qualifications
Essential – First university degree in the field of Social Sciences or any health-related field
Desirable – Master’s degree in public health or other relevant health management field

Experience:

Essential – A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in overall health systems development and capacity building in developing countries.

Desirable:

Extensive Experience in strategic planning, program reviews
Seasoned experience in government official engagement especially the Ministry of Health senior management team.
Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of development partners, including multilateral and bilateral donors as well as private foundations and civil society.
In-depth understanding of current challenges and opportunities for health, knowledge of Eswatini Health system and knowledge of WHO or any other UN agencies
Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
Relevant experience working in planning of programs, management of projects and financial utilizations
Experience in coordination, communication decision making committed to achieve results, relationship-building partnering and networking especially with government and International Development partners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies)

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Skills in report writing
Competency in the use of computer software internet and computer-based management tools.
Fluency in English, good analytical, diplomatic and negotiation skills
Experience in using HLMA Support Tool Beta v. 2.1 and interpreting data will be an asset.
Experience in working with national stakeholders on different thematic areas.
Demonstrated ability to organize experts committee meetings.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to write in a clear and concise manner and give technical advice.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at senior levels

Mandatory Competencies:

Technical Expertise: demonstrates the required expertise and technical knowledge in functional area.
Teamwork: treats all people with dignity and respect and demonstrates ability to work constructively with people of diverse backgrounds and orientations. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication: expresses oneself clearly in conversation and produces effective written communications.
Producing results: produces and delivers quality results and committed to achieving outcomes.
Languages and level required
Essential – Expert knowledge of English

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2401707

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