Technical Expertise on Strengthening Partnerships

Partnerships are central to WHE’s work in the Region to support Member States (MS) in strengthening preparedness and response to health emergencies. Amid increasing health emergencies in the Region, WHE leverages partnerships with diverse entities, aiding in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. This broad array of partners includes academic institutions, governments, INGOs, NGOs, networks, UN agencies, among others. The partnership domains between WHE and its partners include training workforce, leveraging digital technologies, bolstering operational and logistical support, and improving response capabilities. Other partnership domains include coordinated country support, financing, and cross-sector communication to address health emergencies e­ffectively.

WHE effectively collaborates with various global networks to address health emergencies. The WHO-managed Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) deploys resources promptly during crises. The Health Cluster partnership elevates the readiness and effectiveness of emergency teams. The Standby Partnership Program (SBP) strengthens UN agencies with surge support, while TEPHINET and EMPHNET focus on training professionals to tackle health threats such as epidemiologists. Finally, the partnership with International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) provides expertise and knowledge sharing on essential and emergency related public health functions in countries. These networks together amplify WHE’s regional impact, forming a global united front against health emergencies. 

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages:

Educational Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

• First university degree in social, management, communications, medicine or public health related field and preferably a post graduate degree in similar disciplines from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience:

• Essential: up to 5 years of national and international experience in public health programme management,  and or emergency partnerships or communication of public health programmes.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good coordination skills, including ability to work with wide range of stakeholders across the spectrum of government, donors, technical partners, development actors and other expanded partners.
• Good analytical skills and experience with technical reporting.
• Excellent research, drafting and reporting skills.
• Proactive identification, reporting and resolution/mitigation of issues and risks.
• Political acumen and ability to drive change and improvements in challenging and complex conflict settings.
• Good interpersonal negotiation skills, including ability to problem solve and manage conflicts.
• Demonstrated tact and high sense of responsibility and discretion.

Languages and level required :

• Excellent knowledge of English language.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2406153