OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

 

In close collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh, WHO Country Office works towards prioritizing NCDs including injuries and mental health on the health and development agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and related global targets to which Member States have committed. Key areas for action in Bangladesh include addressing the social and commercial determinants of health, which requires engaging with multiple sectors beyond health. The staff will engage with health sector, and relevant sectors outside of health, to support policies and programs to address road safety, injuries, disability and rehabilitation and promote health through healthy lifestyles including healthy diets and physical activity.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

 

Under the overall guidance of the Medical Officer (NCD) and direct supervision of National Professional Officer (NCD) the incumbent will perform following task:

• Provide technical assistance to the government and other partners in strengthening road safety, with special focus on policies and post-crash response
• Engage with relevant sectors in facilitating policies and programs to promote healthy diet and physical activity
• Support government and other partners to undertake initiatives to prevent and manage injuries, with special focus on drowning prevention
• Coordinate with government and partners to integrate disability related services in primary care and design disabled-friendly health services
• Facilitate access to Assistive technology and integration of rehabilitation services in primary care and
• Engage stakeholders across sectors, including civil society, in dialogue and advocacy for action on NCD risk factors
• Submit assignment report at the end of the contract.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

 

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

Education

 

Essential: University bachelor’s degree in medicine/equivalent medical science degree

Desirable: Master’s degree in public health

 

 

 

Experience

 

Essential: At least one (1) year of work experience in public health.

Desirable: -Work experience in noncommunicable diseases-Work experience with UN agencies or international organizations

 

 

 

Skills

 

• Technical knowledge on Social Determinants of Health, NCD Risk Factors, Road Safety, Injury, Disability, Rehabilitation
• Ability to work effectively in health and non-health sectors, with government and non-government partners
• Ability to analyze issues and formulate conclusions and recommendations

 

 

 

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment

 

 

 

Use of Language Skills

 

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Bangla.

 

REMUNERATION

 

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BDT 3,634,083 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

 

 

 

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.
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