WHO Medical/Technical Officer job vacancy-Zimbabwe
Closing date: Wednesday, 25 May 2016
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/FT276
Title: Medical/Technical Officer (IST/Service Delivery and Quality)
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
Date: 4 May 2016
Application Deadline: 25 May 2016
Duty Station
Organization unit: AFRO Africa Regional Office (AF/RGO) / AF/HSS Health Systems and Services (AF/HSS) HSS/SDS (Harare & Ouagadougou)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To develop and implement health systems based on primary health care, supporting universal coverage.
Description of duties
The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and agenda
To support Member States in the establishment and further development of best practices in service delivery and quality systems design and foster the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and strategies.
To encourage and enable the dissemination of evidence-based research results, tools and best practices on service delivery and quality systems.
Encourage information-sharing and assist to develop and maintain sub-regional and regional databases with reliable and accurate data and information..
To provide technical expertise to countries for the development, implementation and strengthening service delivery strategies within the context of existing national strategic plans.
Support establishing, revising and adapting guidelines to ensure effective coordinated and integrated people-centered health services delivery with emphasis on quality management systems, capacity building and strengthening partnerships.
Support M&E and reporting on sub-regional countries’ trends and progress.
To play a part in the implementation of sub-regional and regional strategic policies on delivery of quality health services, and support resource mobilization and advocacy in support of country health sector needs.
To perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Capacity Building Cost of Living Data Collection Education Grant Health Services Health Systems Higher Education International Cooperation Monitoring and Evaluation Nursing Primary Health Care Public Health Quality Control Quality Management Resource Mobilization
Essential
Degree in a clinical health professions (e.g., Medicine, Nursing etc)
Post-graduate Degree or recognized specialist qualification in clinical sciences
Training in quality control systems and /or in infection prevention and control practices..
Desirable
Post-graduate training in public health;
Post Graduate training in quality management in health .
‘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 these will be reviewed individually’.
Skills
Proven expertise in clinical and other health service delivery systems and in running quality of care programmes as part of national health systems policies and strategies.
Excellent track record in data collection, analysis, Monitoring and evaluation in health services delivery.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to write technical reports, documents and guidelines in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to provide technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners taking into account country contexts.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, lead resource mobilization activities, communicate progress and results, and/or take remedial action in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.
Diplomacy, tact and courtesy.
Proven ability to use standard office software packages, Conversant with common IT software including eHealth tools.
WHO Competencies
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Fostering integration and teamwork
Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
Experience
Essential
At least seven years’ experience in managing clinical services in a major hospital or at national level.
Experience in the development and implementation of service quality standards at the national and international levels, including experience in international cooperation.
Desirable
Experience in health systems; with experience in WHO or UN Agencies, preferably in the African Region; and in facilitating consultations.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and/or French with a good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
Additional Information
WHO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment (for international positions only) which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel (for international positions only), education grant for dependent children (for international positions only), pension plan and medical insurance.
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Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 69032 at single rate
USD 74130 with primary dependants
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