Technical Officer

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Health Systems and Health Security (Intraregional) in WHO Country Office in China, the incumbent will provide technical support and advice to the WHO China on promoting control and management of major NCDs through integrated health systems approach. The incumbent shall be physically located in the WHO China office in Beijing and to provide technical support and policy advice to WHO China team, as well as to deliver key technical products and to organize events.

More specifically, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following:

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of projects aimed at improving control and management of hypertension and other major NCDs and promoting the implementation of the relevant WHO technical guidelines.
• Conduct policy research and analysis regarding NCD management, such as prevention, detection, treatment and control of hypertension and other major NCDs, as well as factors that promote or hinder the effective management of these conditions.
• Provide technical support and advice on evidence-based approaches for management of major NCDs and risk factors.
• Coordinate the organization of meetings, roundtables and consultations with key policymakers and stakeholders in NCD control and management through the systems approach.
• Produce high quality reports, briefings and other documents.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor and WHO Representative.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Essential: University degree in medicine, public health or other related fields.
• Desirable: Master’s degree (or higher) in public health, Noncommunicable diseases and prevention, epidemiology, public policy or other health-related fields from a recognized university and preferably from an internationally recognized university. Exposure to international research and advanced training in disease control programme management such as cardiovascular diseases would be an advantage.

• 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/ . 

Experience

• Essential: Minimum five years of experience in developing and implementing public health programs or specifically related to prevention, treatment or management of hypertension and major NCD, in working through primary healthcare/or health system for better NCD outcomes and with a strong track record in NCD policy engagement in China.
• Desirable: Experience in planning and researching on NCD prevention and control and integrated care model. Experience in public health policy development and advocacy. Frequent contacts inside and outside government agencies and international partners.

Skills

• Knowledge in programme planning, project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of noncommunicable diseases.
• Proven record of analytical skills.
• Ability to develop plans, strategies and proposals, draft policy analysis and prepare documentation and reports in a concise and accurate manner.
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, leverage common interests, draw synergies across teams and interact with policy makers in the NCD or public health fields.
• Ability to work under short deadlines.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
• Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services to Member States

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403010