Regional Advisor

WHO aims to measurably improve health outcomes from trauma and injury resulting from humanitarian emergencies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). This will be achieved by the rapid establishment of trauma referral pathways, based on international standards and best practices, building the capacity of national health care providers, of both front-line medical staff and hospital staff in trauma and surgical care as well as mass casualty management, as well as of Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), WHO staff and partners. In addition, oversee the strengthening of trauma-related coordination and data management, and finally, documenting and applying lessons learnt, both regionally and globally.  Moreover, ensure coordination in planning, management, development of Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and development and implementation of strategies and work plans for the Regional Trauma Initiative.

Duties:

• Lead the regional epidemiological analysis on trauma; allow for continuous monitoring of trauma needs across the WCOs in the region; capture the burden of trauma on disrupted health systems; identify gaps in trauma care across the region using and adapting existing WHO tools designed for systematic assessment; identify mechanisms to monitor the impact of trauma programmes in WCOs and cross-border; and support cross-country trauma analysis.
• Provide a coordination and liaison function across the WCOs in the region; support the establishment of WCO Trauma Working Groups;  and build strategic partnerships and networks on trauma care throughout the region, including through the Emergency Medical Team initiative and the Global Health Cluster
• Conduct national and regional in-depth trauma risk assessment and preparedness, develop a core set of trauma indicators applicable to the WCOs across the region, and improve trauma data collection at the WCOs by integrating trauma indicators within existing information tools, such as 4 Ws and the Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS);
• Undertake country-level support missions and assist WCOs by examining, reviewing, analyzing and developing context-specific trauma referral pathways, regularly conduct in-depth assessment to the quality of the WCOs trauma care programs and ensure that all steps have been taken and due processes conducted in line with WHO’s policies;
• Lead, manage and oversee the  regional Trauma Operational Advisory Team (TOpAT) to ensure functioning and delivery of the group; and that WHO trauma guidelines are applied when supporting WCOs during all stages of the humanitarian programme cycle;
• Work closely with technical experts to standardize practice on trauma management including SOPs; provide an authoritative technical expert input  on trauma specific programs at country level; and develop and conduct capacity building and training of local counterparts in WCOs, the MoHs and partners;

• Capture lessons learnt and best practice from across the country offices and ensure that they are shared to improve practice;
• Working closely with the regional external relation team, act as the key liaison officer to promote and partner with donors and ensure resource mobilization for the TOpAT;
• Develop new systems and procedures related to emergency triage, mass casualty management and, if needed, provide authoritative technical expertise on adjustments based on existing capabilities;
• Provide authoritative technical support to  the WHO Academy on the mass casualty management course production, faculty development, validation, testing and improvement process on mass casualty management;
• Develop the WHO Academy digital, hybrid and portable learning lab courses related to health emergencies and health security;
• Design, develop , test and implement the  simulation learning exercises and simulation faculty training at the Lyon hub and remotely in priority countries by applying and testing the portable lab solution;
• Manage literature review, peer review and validation processes related to course production and implementation;
• Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education Qualifications:

Essential:

•   Master’s degree in medicine with specialization in surgery or another closely related field, public health or related field .

Experience:

Essential:

• At least ten years’ relevant experience, combined at the national and international levels, working in disasters and resource scarce contexts and/or conducting Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) trainings and/or similar area, or managing emergencies, with proven experience in coordinating humanitarian health interventions and health systems strengthening. Experience in Trauma care management within emergencies in countries with protracted man-made conflicts.

Skills:

• Strong team management and supervisory skills;
• Strong technical skills and expertise in the field of trauma care and working in humanitarian settings and in resource scarce contexts;
• Strong knowledge of health system development and of the trauma pathways, including in conflict settings;
• Advanced ability to analyze, design and set up mass casualty management systems;
• Concrete skills in teaching and training in the field of trauma care;
• Proven ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.
• Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work in the field  of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2407149