Medical Officer

Grade : P4
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 : Apr ‎6, ‎2023, ‎7:58:‎25 AM
Closing Date : Apr ‎29, ‎2023, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM/HPD Healthier Populations
Schedule : Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To foster national and international efforts to formulate and scale up the
implementation of effective, evidence-based policies, strategies,
interventions and activities on Child and Adolescent Health and Development,
including newborn care and the Integrated Management of Child Health (IMCI)
Strategy, aiming to further reduce mortality and morbidity from major diseases
and promote healthy growth and development of children and adolescents.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties: Provide strategic technical
advice to EM Member States on the development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of strategic plans and operational activities in the area of child
and adolescent health including newborn care, early childhood development and
school health; Coordinate with countries, plan, and manage adapting and
updating the child and adolescent health-related strategies and
guidelines;Build capacity at the regional and country levels for child health
and development programmes, this include (a) assess training needs, (b)
develop and finalize relevant training manuals, (c) monitor and evaluate
implementation of training plans;Thoroughly review and conduct in-depth child
and adolescent health-related research at the regional and country levels to
assess the activities and services at different levels and recommend
corrective measures;Advocate for WHO initiatives in child and adolescent
health and development by preparing and disseminating technical information
materials and documents, developing and updating the technical content of
CAH/EMRO website; andProvide technical support to school health activities in
the EM with focus on health-promoting schools and school health services: and
Coordinate operational research in priority health problems, document key
achievements and promote implementation of best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : University degree in Medicine and Master Degree in Public
Health, Paediatrics, Community Medicine or related field.
Desirable : Doctorate or equivalent degrees in Public Health and/or
Paediatrics.

Experience

Essential : At least ‎7 years of relevant experience with proven
international exposure in management of child health programmes.
Desirable : Working experience in developing countries and in planning,
implementing, monitoring and evaluating child health activities including
IMCI, newborn health, early childhood development and adolescent health.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of child health programmes.Advance skills in planning,
training, and evaluation.Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and
evaluate child health programme.Demonstrated ability to adapt and work
effectively with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

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

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 ‎75,602 (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 ‎2268 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 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.


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• 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.