Technical Officer

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• To work with Member States, relevant units and partners in strengthening the management of NCDs focusing on primary health care level using evidence-based technical packages such as the WHO PEN, HEARTS and other technical package;
• To work with Member States and partners in strengthening prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and other major NCDs in the Region;
• To work with Member States and partners in strengthening integration of continuation of NCD services across the health system, and NCDs into emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
• To provide technical contribution in preparing the Regional Status Report/s, governing bodies and other documentation on Noncommunicable Diseases, including coordinating with Member States in obtaining country-specific inputs in finalizing the Reports;
• To liaise with concerned technical units/departments/WCOs and provide technical contribution in documenting and sharing the regional best practices in NCD management;
• To promote implementation research to provide evidence for the development of effective, efficient and equitable interventions for management and delivery of NCD services;
• To assist the HPN in implementing the GPW 14 workplan including organizing regional workshops and preparing meeting reports; and8. To perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Essential: Degree in Medicine with a postgraduate degree in Public Health/preventive and social medicine from a recognized university.
• Desirable: A doctoral degree in public health/preventive and social medicine.

• Essential: At least 7 seven years of relevant experience, some of which should have been obtained in an international context in working in the field of public health in low-and middle-income country settings as well as at managerial level in the prevention and control of NCDs.
• Desirable: Experience in planning of management of NCD services, public health management, sound knowledge in health research, and teaching/training of health personnel / providers

• Technical and managerial competencies in public health for management of chronic NCDs Well-versed in community-based health initiatives Leadership skills and ability to establish harmonious relationships with government officials

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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