Health Systems Officer

Grade : P3
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : ‎2 years subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the
position
Job Posting : Oct ‎3, ‎2023, ‎6:11:‎52 AM
Closing Date : Oct ‎24, ‎2023, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM/UHS UHC/Health Systems
Schedule : Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The UHC/Health Systems Department in the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern
Mediterranean is in charge to support Member States to build resilient health
systems to advance universal health coverage and to promote health security in
the region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The in cumbent will perform the following duties:
* Provide technical advice to technical programs and country offices to ensure that UHC health system and health security specific activities are carried out efficiently and effectively in the region.
* Liaise and correspond with country offices, national authorities to ensure development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of health systems and health programmes against relevant indicators of the SDGs.
* Participate in task forces, thematic groups and other similar forums serving WHO technical support to country offices as guided by UHS Director.
* Manage the timely delivery of technical support to the pilot global and regional projects at the national levels towards achieving universal health coverage and health security in coordination with the WHO Headquarters (HQ) and the WHO Country Offices focal points.
* Conduct capacity building to Member States for monitoring the SDG-UHS-relevant indicators, and institutional reporting.
* Initiate funding proposals to donors and partners to mobilize funds for regional and national health systems projects to achieve universal health coverage.
* Collaborate with and partner with sister UN agencies and other institutions and partners, to reinforce technical cooperation and provide technical support and consultation to Member States.
* Review different project proposals submitted to WHO and provide advice on proposed next steps.
* Review and prepare technical reports, presentations to national workshops, training activities and meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : Bachelor's degree in medicine or public health or health
sciences or health care management.
Desirable : Any other post graduate degree or training in Healthsystems
Development and Health Management.

Experience

Essential : At least ‎5 years of experience, with proven international
exposure, in public health, health sector coordination, health systems and
health care services.
Desirable :
Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals.
Experience in UN Organizations, NGOs.
Project management / Results-based Management (RBM) is an asset.
Experience in health system strengthening in developing countries.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of public health in relation to health systems for UHC and health security


• Excellent knowledge of country level situations with regard to their health systems development and management with good understanding of relevant country's needs, priorities


• Ability to manage projects and prepare and submit reports according to donor's requirements.


• Ability to prepare capacity building programmes and materials.


• Ability to function effectively in a team setting within a cross-cultural and multi-sectoral environment.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Knowledge of WHO and UN programmes.


• Excellent presentation skills.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at
http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=‎1
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 ‎1485 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.


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  and underrepresented Member States (
  https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
  ) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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