Strategic Health Information Officer – P3

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The incumbent will enhance national capacity in overall evidence-informed decision-making by collaborating on the national and sub-national generation, validation, analysis, and use of health information for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage, Health Security, and health across the determinants. This shall involve planning, operational support, and monitoring/evaluation approaches that inform the progress of the health sector outcomes
 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform all, or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.1. Act as the focal point for a coordinated and harmonized approach to health information for both internal, and external stakeholders2. Lead and coordinate the strategic generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making3. Harmonize the work of all technical focal points in the country office on data, analytics, and knowledge production.4. Provide authoritative guidance to the national Ministry of Health on harmonizing management of routine HMIS, surveillance systems, vital statistics, population-based surveys, and health research systems5. Develop and monitor adherence to priorities for harmonizing the strategic generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making across technical clusters6. Serve as the focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data.7. Support the planning, and implementation of sector monitoring processes to ensure strategic movement towards Universal Health Coverage, Health Security and addressing Health in the determinants8. Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information or data management, computer sciences,statistics, applied math, or public health, complemented by training in database development and/or management from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specialized training/certification in a health information related specific area would be an asset with a focus on monitoring impact of public health interventions
 

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five (5) years of work experience relevant to the position (in health information including developing and/or implementing Programmes, policies, and guidelines as well as monitoring and evaluation in the health sector), with some of it obtained in an international developing country context
Desirable: Experience in health information management programs in the African Region. Experience in WHO or within the UN system with an understanding of its mandate, goals, and procedures
 

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and professional skills in the development and implementation of health information systems – encompassing generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making.Expertise in health sector monitoring and evaluation particularly in developing countriesSeasoned expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health information.Strong ability to process, analyze, and interpret health information relating to UHC, Health Security, and health across the determinantsDemonstrated training skills (developing and conducting training).Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects, and programs.Demonstrated skills to develop public-health guidelines
 

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

 

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3030 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
 

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.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into 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.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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