Roster for Technical Officer (NCD Surveillance) – P3  

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Objectives of the Programme

To establish a strong and effective WHO presence in-country to implement WHO Country Cooperation Strategies (CSS) that are aligned with Member States’ health development priorities, including emergency and resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

The goal of the PNH programme is to reduce preventable morbidity, avoidable disability, and premature mortality from NCDs in the South Pacific Region. The Programme supports national governments in developing and implementing evidence-based policies, strategies, plans and guidelines for NCD prevention and control, focusing on risk factor reduction and health promotion. The incumbent will provide necessary critical support in coordinating and managing NCD-related projects and programs, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and timely reporting aligned with WHO’s global and regional strategies.

Description of Duties:

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Provide technical input to the work program in the area of surveillance on Non-Communicable Diseases prevention and control investigation, effective interventions.
2. Undertake research on NCD public health topics to facilitate the development and implementation of NCD health programmes and activities.
3. Conduct the implementation of a research agenda on NCDs including promoting operational research on cost effectiveness of community-based interventions for NCDs.
4. Monitor work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow-up on the implementation of planned activities.
5. Analyze data of best practices in implementing NCD prevention and control strategies and prepare and disseminate information to inform and develop evidence-based policies, legislative frameworks, and strategies aimed at strengthening health service delivery and improving public health outcomes.
6. Participate in community outreach activities concerning the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of NCD; prepare and deliver oral presentations; compile, prepare and distribute related informational materials.
7. Exchange information with counterparts in technical departments at HQ, Regional and Country Offices, and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) on implementation of policies and strategies related to NCD activities.
8. Review and ensure quality assurance and relevance of contractual engagements with partners and institutions and make recommendations regarding WHO’s support.
9. Build capacity of Member states/national workforce to establish and strengthen facility-based NCD surveillance systems to improve the management of non-communicable diseases.

RECRUITMENT PROFILE

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public health, or medicine, or health information management preferably with specialization on non-communicable diseases.

Desirable: Advanced degree (master’s level or above) in public health or public health administration or information technology or epidemiology with a specialization in disease control surveillance.

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 five years of experience, with proven international exposure, in non-communicable diseases focusing on investigation, surveillance, and control.

Desirable: First-hand working experience at the country level, preferably resource limited country settings.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of country level situations with regard to Non-Communicable Diseases with good understanding of relevant country’s needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Strong skills in epidemiological and statistical methods for NCD surveillance, including risk factor assessment, trend analysis, and population-level data. In-depth knowledge and ability in supporting data collection including electronic devices (e.g., electronic tablets, other hand-held devices) in large population-based surveys.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and safety regulations.
• Public speaking techniques.
• 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.
• Team spirit and time management skills.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions.

Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
Communication
Building and promoting partnership across the Organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Language

Excellent knowledge in English.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in cloud-based data collection and data visualization software (e.g., ODK, Tableau, PowerBI) and statistical tools/software (e.g. STATA, R, SPSS, SAS).

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 70,212 (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 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.
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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.
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