OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The life course programme exists to end preventable deaths and promote the survival, good health, and well-being throughout the life course of populations by ensuring universal access to quality, evidence-based, preventive and life-saving interventions at all levels of the health care delivery system. Maintaining a multisectoral overview, the position will facilitate and coordinate the country office’s interventions and activities in the life course programme area, ensuring the availability of technical expertise for guidance to the national authorities in the development and implementation of integrated programmes in one or more of the following life course areas: special programme on primary health care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.
● Work under the direct supervision of the respective (Sr) public health officer and/or the head of the WHO country office. Coordinate, and/or facilitate the delivery of technical and managerial advice to the government and national stakeholders in the development and implementation of sustainable, multisectoral and integrated strategies, policies, work programmes and plans, promoting optimal outcomes in one, several, or all of the constituent areas of life course: i.e., Special Programme on Primary Health Care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
● Develop and monitor work plans and budgets, and follow up on the implementation of planned activities, in consultation with national counterparts.
● Provide, or coordinate the provision of, technical advice, strategies, and policies for strengthening country capacity to implement, evaluate and monitor Universal health coverage/life course programmes including financing of the systems.
● Monitor the national burden of life course diseases or factors especially through health information systems and health research activities.
● Facilitate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines and tools in the broad programme areas.
● Guide the collection, analysis and documenting of best practices and partners' experiences in life course programmes, anchored in national and subnational perspectives.
● Serve as a national and technical resource concerning the multi-sectoral integration of programmes in life course and mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes, such as health equity, and the elimination of exclusion.
● Develop or strengthen strategic partnerships in, and mobilize resources for, life course activities and interventions. Support the national authorities in grant implementation and reporting.
● Coordinate the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials to foster community awareness and health practice in the life course area(s)
Education
Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in public health or related disciplines.
Desirable: Post-graduate training or specialization in one or more of the following disciplines: primary health care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Prior experience in implementing life course surveillance systems in stable and emergency situations, research proposals and interpreting life course data.
SKILLS:
Functional knowledge and skills
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing Results
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Language
Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Local language .
Other Skills
Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at DJF 7,483,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Job Description - Public health officer (Life Course) - PN 458439 (CPCP) (2401911)Public health officer (Life Course) - PN 458439 (CPCP) - (2401911) Grade: NO-CContractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointmentContract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
Job Posting: Mar 10, 2024, 3:15:08 PMClosing Date: Mar 26, 2024, 1:59:00 AMPrimary Location: Djibouti-DjiboutiOrganization: EM_DJI WHO Representative's Office, DjiboutiSchedule: Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The life course programme exists to end preventable deaths and promote the survival, good health, and well-being throughout the life course of populations by ensuring universal access to quality, evidence-based, preventive and life-saving interventions at all levels of the health care delivery system. Maintaining a multisectoral overview, the position will facilitate and coordinate the country office’s interventions and activities in the life course programme area, ensuring the availability of technical expertise for guidance to the national authorities in the development and implementation of integrated programmes in one or more of the following life course areas: special programme on primary health care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.
● Work under the direct supervision of the respective (Sr) public health officer and/or the head of the WHO country office. Coordinate, and/or facilitate the delivery of technical and managerial advice to the government and national stakeholders in the development and implementation of sustainable, multisectoral and integrated strategies, policies, work programmes and plans, promoting optimal outcomes in one, several, or all of the constituent areas of life course: i.e., Special Programme on Primary Health Care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
● Develop and monitor work plans and budgets, and follow up on the implementation of planned activities, in consultation with national counterparts.
● Provide, or coordinate the provision of, technical advice, strategies, and policies for strengthening country capacity to implement, evaluate and monitor Universal health coverage/life course programmes including financing of the systems.
● Monitor the national burden of life course diseases or factors especially through health information systems and health research activities.
● Facilitate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines and tools in the broad programme areas.
● Guide the collection, analysis and documenting of best practices and partners' experiences in life course programmes, anchored in national and subnational perspectives.
● Serve as a national and technical resource concerning the multi-sectoral integration of programmes in life course and mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes, such as health equity, and the elimination of exclusion.
● Develop or strengthen strategic partnerships in, and mobilize resources for, life course activities and interventions. Support the national authorities in grant implementation and reporting.
● Coordinate the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials to foster community awareness and health practice in the life course area(s)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in public health or related disciplines.
Desirable: Post-graduate training or specialization in one or more of the following disciplines: primary health care; health workforce; integrated health services; health systems governance and financing; sexual and reproductive health and research; maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing.
Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Prior experience in implementing life course surveillance systems in stable and emergency situations, research proposals and interpreting life course data.
SKILLS:
Functional knowledge and skills
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing Results
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Language
Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Local language .
Other Skills
Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at DJF 7,483,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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