Jobs at World Health Organization

Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 2 years

Job Posting: Sep 3, 2018, 5:27:57 AM
Closing Date: Sep 24, 2018, 2:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Organization: AF_KEN Kenya
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Kenya is one of three countriesselected to participate in the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP).The goal of the MVIP is to provide key information to inform and update the WHO policy recommendation on the use of the RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine in young childrenin sub Saharan Africa. The strategic objective is to provide timelyavailability of pilot implementation evidence on RTS,S feasibility, impact, andsafety for submission to the WHO‘s SAGE/MPAC aiming for final data submissionin 2022. To accomplish this, WHO will work closely with PATH in collaborationwith the MOH and other partners, to support the introduction of the RTS, Svaccine sub-nationally through EPI programs in the 3 selected countries.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent willhave the following assigned duties and responsibilities;

• Providesupport and technical assistance in collaboration with WHO, PATH, GSK, andother in- country stakeholders/partners, to the MOH EPI Manager and working closelywith the MOH MVIP focal point towards, preparations, implementation andadvancement of MVIP activities in line with the developed timelines.
• Assist theMoH EPI focal point on MVIP activities to keep timelines on track andanticipate and notify the EPI manager of any threats or obstacles to theplanned timeline and facilitating resolution of these threats andobstacles.
• AttendMVIP teleconferences and meetings, providing support to the EPI Manager toensure regular communication and updates on the state of MVIP preparedness.
• Supportthe National Vaccines and Immunization Programme to review and implement a detailed Vaccine introduction plan andbudget for the pilot introduction of RTS, S vaccine. Specifically
• Assistwith the development of the vaccine implementation strategy, as well as, thereview and revision of draft plans and budgets to ensure finalization andapproval.
• SupportNVIP to organize and facilitate meetings related to RTS, S introductionincluding technical working group meetings and planning activities.
• Working inpartnership with WHO and MVIP collaborators, support NVIP to draft programmeguidelines, training materials and conduct trainings.
• SupportNVIP to identify areas requiring capacity building such as logistics, coldchain, monitoring and evaluation etc., through a preparedness assessment atnational level and in the pilot areas and propose activities/support to addressthese.
• Supportpreparations and conduct of evaluations onfeasibility, impact, and safety of malaria vaccine
• Support the NVIP and the PPB to strengthenpharmacovigilance activities.Perform any other duties as assigned by the WR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in Medicine orhealth related sciences.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Medicine, or healthrelated sciences or other fields relevant to immunization or malaria control.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years demonstratedexperience in implementation of public health programmes at national andsubnational levels preferably in immunization or malaria control programmes.
Desirable: Demonstrated experience in working with KenyaMinistries of Health on design, planning, implementation, monitoring andevaluation of national health programmes. Experience in doing costing andbudgeting, and working in collaboration with a diverse range ofstakeholders.
Skills

• Demonstratedin-depth and excellent knowledge and understanding of immunization and /or malaria control andchild health programmes.
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills.
• Demonstratedability to write technical reports.
• Experiencein using data for decision making.
• Excellentcapacity in programme management, coordination, and organization.
• Ability to work as a team member, and sensitivity toworking in a multi-cultural environment

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Kiswahili.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at KES 5,049,571 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the WHE Programme is to help countries to establish emergency readiness and response capacity, and to coordinate national action to prevent,prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

Description Of Duties

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) Programme, the incumbent will manage the Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) activities at the country level and will support the prevention and control of high threatdiseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through coordinating the forecasting, characterization of diseases and/or infectious risks and theimplementation of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required. 1.Advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of the national strategies and workplans pertaining to the prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential or infectious risks and the implementation of evidence-based strategies tomanage infectious hazards, interventions in high-risks groups and recommend measures for special attention, ensuring compliance with organization-wide IHM strategies.

• In close collaboration with the risk assessment, health information management and other teams in HQ and the respective RegionalOffice, monitor the early prevention, detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any risks of outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the occurrence of outbreaks.
• Adapt IHM global policies, concepts, tools and strategies and manage their implementation at the country level, for the prevention and, where feasible, elimination of diseases/epidemic risks. Work with partners, to improve approaches and methods of controlling epidemics indifferent epidemiological situations.
• .Conduct the periodic reporting of infectious hazard activities, support the information systems and the monitoring facilitating integration with the national health information systems, as required.
• Contribute to the surveillance and risk analysis of infectious diseases; participate in the rapid response teams responsible forthe rapid investigation of alerts, field risk assessments and early detection and response.
• Ensure that risk communication messages are technically sound and socio-culturally appropriate to induce, engage and empower stakeholders in the prevention, mitigation and control of infectious hazards.7.Make recommendations and give guidance on relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as non-affected areas inorder to prevent and/or control cause of excess morbidity and mortality
• In close collaboration with other technical teams, provide technical assistance on vaccination, enhanced surveillance, infection control (including personal protection), enhanced sanitation and hygiene, increased provision of water and/or nutrients, prepositioning of drugs andmedical supplies, vector control etc.
• Request the activation of technical expert networks at global or regional level to characterize the pathogen and the disease in case of unknown infection. 10. Represent the Country Office at official meetings as needed.
• .Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential: Firstuniversity degreein medicine, public health or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in infectious diseases.Advanced university degree in medicine, public health or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience

Essential: At least5 years of national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing the control and preventionof infectious diseases programme including outbreak prevention and control,infectious hazard management and/or dangerous pathogens. Relevant experiencewith the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparednessfor and response to health emergencies.

Desirable:

Relevant work experience in WHO, other UNagencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarianorganizations. Experience in developing countries.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of infectious diseases, particularly in those areas critical for promoting a public health perspectiveand approach, such as infectious disease epidemiology, prevention or control,clinical management and significant practical application of this knowledge inan international context.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
• Sound tactical thinking with ability to formulate clear comprehensive strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability tomulti-task and produce results under pressure

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Communication
  Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at KES 6,418,012 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The primary objective of the Health Systems and Services Cluster is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centred, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

Description Of Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the WHO Representative, and the technical guidance of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS) in AFRO, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to the following assigned duties:
• Advise and collaborate on the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical cooperation programs in the areas of health governance, health policy and systems development, health services organization and management supporting universal health coverage;
• Promote and support the establishment of policies, norms and standards for the design, organization and functional programming and operation of health systems based on primary health care, supporting Universal Health Coverage, integrated health services networks including hospital and other health facilities and services, and public health infrastructure and services;
• Provide technical cooperation for the development of health services, with emphasis on primary health care supporting universal health coverage, and the structure and operation of local health systems that provide a setting for the joint participation of the public sector social security systems, the private sector, and government agencies;
• Support the governance and development of social protection systems and other institutional and nongovernmental sectors, in the context of national health policies and plans, as part of the development and strengthening of the steering role of the sector and health care systems;
• Collaborate in the organization and management of health systems and services, and their units with an emphasis on the reorganization and reorientation of the health sector and national and county health systems, including the following activities:
  • Implement, monitor, and evaluate sectoral projects aimed at achieving efficiency, effectiveness, improved quality, and sustainability of national health services and systems.
  • Advise on decision-making processes regarding collective options for, and implementation of, programs for universal access to quality care and to improve locative efficiencies and ensure Universal Coverage and Social Protection in Health.
  • Support the implementation of plans to strengthen national health information systems and participate in health systems and services research to inform policy and decision-making, while facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and information.
  • Collaborate in the development and implementation of programs to strengthen the steering and coordination role of the ministries of health in all its dimensions.
  • Contribute to the identification and targeting of health inequities and the inclusion of vulnerable groups to ensure equitable access to quality health services.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and training of human resources in health aimed at increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the workforce, and organizes, conducts, or facilitates capacity-building activities;
• Provide advice and technical support to every component related to quality of care and the health services infrastructure (nursing, drugs, and medicine, support and logistic services, diagnostic and therapeutic, health information system including vital statistics and electronic health records systems) and priority programs based on primary health care approach;
• Disseminate up-to-date knowledge and findings in the various areas of specialization; advise on the introduction and transfer of experiences and technologies through capacity-building processes and inter-country collaboration;
• Support the development and consolidation of the information system to assist in monitoring progress toward UHC, facilitation in the decision-making processes and provide the necessary information on the health situation and trends in order to contribute to the consolidation of the strategic administration processes and the effective and efficient management of health services;
• Cooperate with WHO, HQ and regional offices, WHO Collaborating Centres, international cooperation agencies, inter-governmental and Non-governmental organizations, private sector and other relevant stakeholders, in order to develop alliances and networks that promote access to quality primary care services, particularly for those most in need;
• Collaborate in the preparation of the Representation`s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the execution of international cooperation, including the analysis of political, technical and socioeconomic realities;
• When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;13. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Essential: Master'sdegree in health sciences, social sciences, public health, health systems and services administration or managementor management sciencesfrom a recognized university.
• Desirable: Project management experience / qualification

Experience

Essential: Sevenyears of combined national and international experience in areas related to health systems development, health services delivery, extension of health care services to underserved populations/areas, and developing strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services. Experience should also include management of health care services at either the facility or systems levels.
Desirable: Experience within WHO or similar UN agency

Skills

• Possess knowledge and skills in the areas of organization, management (including planning, financing, organization, staffing, directing and controlling) and provision of health care services (including primary, secondary, and tertiary care and public health services), and in strengthening primary health care-based health systems.
• Competencies in regulation, financing and public health functions, extension of health care services to underserved populations/areas, equity in access to health care services, quality of health services, and strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services.
• Knowledge and ability for management of health systems/services research, as well as competencies development in the area of public health.
• Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria and instruments for evaluating program interventions
• Knowledge and skills in policy analysis and project formulation, leadership and regulatory functions, financing and extension of social protection in health, public health functions and services, purchasing of services, educational development, human resources management, and operations research in primary health care services.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable

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 71,332 (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 2176 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.

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

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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.

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Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) Programme is to helpcountries to establish emergency readiness and response capacity, and tocoordinate national action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to,and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

Description Of Duties

The objectives of WHO's Emergency Preparedness and Response is to support member states develop and sustain the capacity and a robust system to detect, analyze, report and promptly respond to disease outbreaks and other events of potential public health impact. It also aims at building capacity of member states to identify major hazards and take necessary measure to mitigate and reduce possible impacts during emergencies. The incumbent will be assigned the following duties;

• Provides technical expertise and guidance in the field of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) including provision of expertise and authoritative advice for the collection, validation, analysis and dissemination of data, the design and implementation of Early Warning and Response System, and the coordination of related activities.
• Establishes and maintain close collaboration with a broad range of staff from MOH, health facilities, county health offices and partners to promote and facilitate effective cooperation for the implementation of related policies and procedures,3. Provides elaborate strategies and guidelines to ensure the quality and usefulness of EPR interventions including the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response(IDSR), monitoring and rapid assessments when required during emergencies;
• Provides support in capacity building in the country to meet the core IHR competencies. Monitor progress, identify critical gaps and support the review and re-planning for meeting the required core competencies.
• Ensure that humanitarian health needs are identified by planning and coordinating joint, inter-cluster, initial rapid assessments adapting to the local context the IRA tool, as well as follow-on more in-depth health sub-sector assessments, as needed.
• Mobilize Health Cluster Partners to contribute to establishing and maintaining an appropriate Early Warning and Response System, and regularly report on health services delivered to the affected population and the situation in the areas where they work.
• Ensures a close contact and collaboration with MOH and state health offices to ensure timely communication of events of potential health risks including disease outbreaks. Monitor trends and report potential emergencies to ensure timely and coordinated response.
• Monitor internal WHO capacity to implement the WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF) in collaboration with the other units within WHO. Participate in the development of strategies and implementation of interventions to build the WCO capacity to implement ERF. 
• Support the MOH in collaboration with the regional office and HQ to strengthen cross border collaboration, capacity building and information exchange.
• Support the health cluster to Identify and make contact with health sector stakeholders and existing health coordination mechanism, including national health authorities, national and international organizations and civil society.
• Secure information from a broad range of health sectors, analysing and recommending actions and guidelines for the elaboration of medium- and long-term plans of work and strategies, including consolidating health data in trends and trends assessment, with particular attention to surveillance, monitoring and early warning;
• Lead and promote the effective coordination of surveillance and assessment activities with Regional Offices and HQ as well as local, regional and national health entities and other international health partners including UN agencies and NGOs;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the WR

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential:

• First Degree in medicine, health related disciplineand/or postgraduate degree in Public Health epidemiology, mathematics, or statistics, with specialization in public health and studies in computer sciences.

Desirable: Additional training on disaster management andessential statistical packages and information management system.

Experience

Essential:

• Five years of professional experience with an emphasis on disease surveillance and emergency preparedness and response.
• Demonstrable experience of working in Kenya in the last three years inclusive. Sound knowledge of the operations of Health Cluster principles and mechanisms.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of WHO health surveillance system and programme management an end-to-end business processes as designed in the Global Management system; experience in project management, ideally in the UNsystem and/or a public health context;
• Good knowledge of GSM system or similarERP systems; experience with staff training in surveillance and healthmanagement information systems.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of surveillance andmonitoring systems as related to emergency preparedness and response,complemented by skills in the field of epidemiological or statistical datacollection, assessment, analysis and the evaluation and monitoring in a publichealth context.
• Familiarity with polio eradication, measlesmortality reduction, neonatal tetanus elimination activities and strategies aswell as key routine and supplemental immunization activities.
• Ability to conceptualize and promote innovativestrategies and policies. -->Ability to communicate and write in a clear andconcise manner, and to develop effective guidelines.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skillscomplemented by ability to motivate and lead others, and to promote consensus.
• Ability for research and innovations to addresscritical gaps.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at KES 6,418,012 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.