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Qualifications
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
The Public Health Officer works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the respective public health programme or geographical location or in small Country Offices directly under the WHO Representative. S/he receives technical guidance from various WHO Officers in the respective field of workย
The incumbent coordinates activities of local Public Health Officer but does not have direct supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNCTION 1 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Coordinates data collection and data management activities, achieving results such as:
โข ย ย ย ย Collection and compilation of data on various target populations, including analysis and interpretation of data.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Management of information systems and timely dissemination of WHO updated information (e.g. reports and website) on a regular and prompt basis.
โข ย ย ย ย Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to public health activities in WHO.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Keep up to date on the latest information on newly emerging epidemic-prone diseases, public health threats and other significant issues.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Establishment of baseline data on geographical distribution of health facilities, functions, type of services and manpower and periodic database update.
FUNCTION 2 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Implements programme activities in the community in coordination and collaboration with the MoH, achieving results such as:
โข ย ย ย ย Close follow up with the Ministry of health and other partners on the proper and timely implementation of the programme activities, including the administrative procedures.
โข ย ย ย ย Visiting the communities and sites where target population are residing and reporting on the findings.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Attending field health coordination meetings.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Preparation of regular sit-reps on health condition of target populations.
FUNCTION 3 (INCL. EXPECTED RESULTS)
Takes initiative during emergencies to ensure fast action, achieving results such as:
โข ย ย ย ย Provide technical assistance in preparedness, response and recovery to emergencies and disasters with focus on refugeesโ crisis.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Provide facilitation to the team in the implementation of the activities planned for Crisis Response.
WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
The Public Health Officer liaises with various local partners, mainly to receive and provide data, to answer queries, or to alert them of any health threats. Furthermore, the incumbent can provide technical feedback on reports and make recommendations on best practice based on previous data gathered.ย
IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS
The Public Health Officer is responsible for supporting health partners in the implementation of strategies and policies to improve and ensure health response during and after crisis. Through keeping up to date on the latest information on public health activities, lessons can be learnt to improve health response during and after crisis.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Essential: First level university degree in medicine.ย
Desirable: Masterโs degree in public health
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential: At least 1 year of experience required in health sector coordination at national or international level.
Desirable: Experience ย in UN Organizations, international institutions or NGOs.ย
ย ย ย ย ย Experience with donor reporting
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in English and Arabic.
COMPETENCIES
โข ย ย ย ย Communicating in a credible and effective manner: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Producing Results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
Additional Information:
This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
If your candidature is retained for 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.
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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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.
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This is a National Professional Officer SSA. 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.