DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.      Analyse and do research on the public health topics to contribute to the development of

public health programmes and activities.

2.      Participate in the drafting of public health guidelines and propose input on a plan of action for

existing public health policies.

3.      Assist in monitoring work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the

work programme and follow up on the implementation of planned activities.

4.      Analyze information on best practices in public health and health systems and report finding.

5.      Support capacity-building efforts by providing training and technical assistance to staff and partners, enhancing their skills and knowledge in programme management and relevant technical areas and the management and financing of the systems.

6.      Contribute to drafting public health reports and serve as a focal point for related topics.

7.      Facilitate cross-coordination among technical divisions and country offices to harmonize WHO’s support for countries, including developing concepts, agendas and internal communication and advocacy materials for DPM-led meetings.

8.      Provide technical support for the consolidation of the RD report through quality assurance checks and coordination with technical divisions and the Editorial Service Unit (EDT).

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Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine or public health, international development, communication or another similar area.
Desirable: Advanced university degree in medicine or public health, international development, communication or another similar area.

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: At least two years of relevant professional experience working on public health activities. With experience

conducting analysis and research on public health topics.
Desirable: Demonstrated experience working at the international level with WHO, UN agencies or any other international organization.

Skills

-Knowledge of public health topics and health systems development and management with good understanding of relevant country’s needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices, guidelines and procedures related to governance and ability to apply them.

-Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems.

-Ability to draft policies and objectives of assigned program and activities (particularly, initiatives and programmes led by Division of Programme Management and WHO governance and decision-making bodies)

-Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions;

-Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a

member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural

backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct.

-Excellent knowledge of Health care systems and safety regulations.

-Proven knowledge of technical aspects in the field of public health programme management and WHO programme and governance

-Public speaking techniques.

-Excellent drafting and communication skills, including a basic knowledge of layout and graphic design of presentational materials and photo documentation for events

-Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal

participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

-Time management skills.

-Knowledge in WHO governance structure and experience in organizing the decision-making body meetings (desirable)