Public Health Officer

Grade : P2
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 : Sep ‎7, ‎2022, ‎6:01:‎31 AM
Closing Date : Sep ‎28, ‎2022, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Kuwait-Kuwait
Organization : EM_KUW WHO Representative's Office, Kuwait
Schedule : Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presenceis established to implement WHO
country cooperation strategies that are alignedwith Member State's health and
development agendas and harmonized with theUnited Nations country team.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

‎1. Analyze and do research on the public health topics to contribute to the
development ofpublic health programmes and activities.
‎2. Participate in the drafting of public health guidelines and propose input
on a plan ofaction for existing public health policies and health systems.
‎3. Assist in the Monitoring of work plans and budgets including resource
mobilization for the work programme and follow up/coordinate the
implementation of planned activities.
‎4. Prepare Interim and draft reports related the country office's
performance.
‎5. Conduct research on best practices and partners' experiences in
implementingsustainable Public health systems and disseminate information.
‎6. Analyze information on best practices in Public Health and health systems
and reportfinding to Responsible Officer.
‎7. Prepare reports on Weekly Media Intelligence and coordinate the country
office'svisibility and advocacy initiatives.
‎8. Coordinate and Organize meetings and capacity building activities in the
area of Public health systems and the management and financing of the systems.
‎9. Liaise and follow up on correspondences related to WHO collaborative
programmes with Ministryof Heath, national counterparts and the Regional
Office.
‎10. Provide a technical input inthe drafting of public health reports and
acts as a focal point to PublicHealth topics in the area of work.
‎11. Represent WHO at variousmeetings with the Ministry of Health as well as
other governmental entities.
‎12. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : A first university degree in Medicine, public health or a
biological-science discipline.
Desirable : An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in a
health related discipline.

Experience

Essential : At least two years of demonstrated professional experience
working on public health activities.
Desirable : Experience working on public health topics at country-level.
Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations,
international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset.

Skills

• Knowledge of country level situations with regard to public health systems development with good understanding of relevant country's needs, priorities and policies.


• Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations forstrengthening health care systems.


• Ability to draft policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.


• Excellent knowledge of Health care systems and safety regulations.


• Proven knowledge of technical aspects in the field of specialty.


• Public speaking techniques.


• Excellent drafting and communication skills.


• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participationand full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.


• Team spirit and time management skills.

WHO Competencies

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 : Working knowledge of another WHO official language.

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 ‎49,254 (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 ‎1900 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.


• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:
  ‎1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
  ‎2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and
  experience are provided under relevant sections.
  ‎3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks
  performed at the time.


• Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model


• Only candidates under se.rious consideration will be contacted.


• A written test 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.


• 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.


• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.


• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.


• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.


• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.


• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.


• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.


• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.


• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.‎4.1, para ‎220.