Intern ‘Strengthening Information Systems for Eye Care– DSI/HII

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Data, Strategy and Innovation Group (DSI) is to support countries to attain universal coverage of health services for better and equitable health outcomes. The development of a sound vision of Member States’ health futures that reconcile societal, environmental and economic development with the country’s health and development ambitions is a critical precondition for a health system transformation approach that puts countries on a sustainable development trajectory towards a health system that is ‘future proof’.Such development needs to be rooted in the generation of relevant data, their sound analysis, the maximization of innovation, and a central positioning of universal health coverage (UHC) as a shared platform for health service delivery.

The Health Information and Intelligence (HII) unit of the Data, Strategy and Innovation group is responsible to monitor population health trends, track targets of WHO’s General Programme of Work (GPW) and accelerate progress towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In order to achieve this, the unit works alongside Member States in strengthening Health Information Systems (HIS).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Terms of reference

Under the supervision of the Coordinator – Health Information and Intelligence, the intern is assigned the agreed terms of reference:

• Assist the HII unit in providing technical support in selecting appropriate indicators input, output, outcome and impact indicators from WHO’s global guidance of the eye care indicator menu (ECM) as per Member State context to facilitate the monitoring of strategies and actions for eye care provision at the national and/or subnational level, in line with integrated people-centred eye care
• Liaise with relevant technical units within WHO WPRO and WHO HQ and develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for eye care based on selected indicators for selected Member States
• Review existing health information system and integrate eye care into the routine health information system and to build evidence through eye care data collection
• Support in pilot testing data collection in selected Member State settings
• Participate and support any on-going health information strengthening initiatives of HII

Learning objectives

The purpose of the WHO Internship Programme is to provide an enriching learning experience for students and recent graduates. The Learning Objectives outlined within each internship vacancy are a key component of the programme.

Within this internship, the intern will:

<– [if supportLists]–>·<–[endif]–>Understand and apply WHO guidance on integrating eye care in health systems and monitoring and surveillance of eye care in country settings

<– [if supportLists]–>·<–[endif]–>Gain an in-depth understanding of country routing health information systems and how eye care can be integrated within them

<– [if supportLists]–>·<–[endif]–>Understand and communicate clearly about the vision, mission, objectives and mandate of the World Health Organization in general, and of the Western Pacific Region in particular

the objectives and the mandate of the Health Information and Intelligence unit within the Data Strategy and Innovation group

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP

03 July – 02 January 2025(travel time inclusive)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

The candidate should be enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate), in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO, or in a management, administrative, communications, or external relations-related field.

Applicants who have already completed a qualification may also qualify for consideration, if they apply to the internship within six months following the completion of the formal qualification.

The candidate should have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution (bachelor’s level or equivalent) prior to starting the internship.

SkillsCore competencies

• Team work
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication in an effective and credible way
• Overall Attitude at Work

All interns should be able to demonstrate the following skills in line with the WHO core competencies:

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Showing willingness to learn from mistakes
• Producing and delivering quality results
• Working collaboratively with team members

In addition, interns need to be familiar with commonly used computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of specialized computer programmes, for example, HTML and JavaScript coding and SharePoint would be a plus.
ExperienceExperience in coordinating events, observing and implementing rules and protocols at a high standard

• Proved track record of good administrative skills
• Proved track record of multi-tasking activities including but not limited to secretarial work
• Experience in research and/or in drafting reports
• More specific experience such as specialized computer programmes: HTML, JavaScript, SharePoint would be a plus.

Languages

Essential: High proficiency in English.
Desirable: Proficiency in any other UN languages.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Interns do not receive a salary. They do however receive a living allowance. The allowance depends on the duty station and other external support (grant, scholarships, etc.) received by the intern The exact amount of the living allowance will be calculated for each intern, after selection, based on a legal financial disclosure form that the individual will complete WHO also provides all interns with accident and medical insurance coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that internships at WHO are very competitive and only a small number of applicants will be accepted every year. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• WHO internships are on-site programs; the incumbent is expected to be located in Manila, Philippines for the whole duration of the programme.
• Living in Manila is expensive and finding accommodation can be challenging. All intern candidates should be aware of these factors before they consider applying for a WHO Internship.
• If selected for a WHO Internship, candidates will be required to provide certified copies of proof of enrolment in an eligible course of studies, a completed WHO medical certificate of fitness for work, and the contact details for reference checks details
• Interns are not eligible to take up a consultant or other non-staff contract in WHO for a period of three months following the end of the internship. However, no such restriction applies to temporary or longer-term staff positions if the vacancy has been advertised and a competitive process completed.

<– [if supportLists]–>·<–[endif]–>WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to putthe WHO Values Charterinto 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.