OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The incumbent will oversee the provision of technical and managerial expertise to develop, strengthen and implement policies and programmes of activities designed to strengthen national, public-health capacity in Universal Health Coverage/Health Promotion and Determinants. This includes those designed to promote health and reduce the burden of preventable disease and injuries driven by environmental, social, and economic determinants of health, including the distribution of risk factors, through interventions in one or more of the following Health Determinants: Environment, Climate Change and Health (ECH), Health Promotion, Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity (HPD), Nutrition and Food Safety (NUT); Tobacco and Reduction of Other Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors (TNR), Violence, Injuries, or Health and Migration (PHM); and Demographic Change and Ageing. The endeavours target all populations, including refugees and migrants, through a coordinated, inter-sectoral approach in accordance with the country cooperation strategy that aligns with WHO global and regional commitments.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Lead the process of, and provide technical advice on, the development, review and promotion of national policies, programmes, and structures for health promotion including for healthy cities, other settings, healthy eating, and physical activity.
- Provide leadership to coordinate multi-stakeholder dialogue and action to promote health and wellbeing across population groups.
- Serve as country focal point for matters related to health promotion and provide leadership to country teams, supporting research, plan development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and strategies for health promotion.
- Leverage expertise in national and subnational cultural norms to provide technical advice and support to the government to strengthen its health promotion capacity, in line with the guidance of the WHO country office senior management, including: for the implementation of strategies and interventions (including community-based) for supportive environments for health toward the reduction of risk factors and underlying social determinants for non-communicable and communicable diseases in the national, multisectoral plan.
- Conduct capacity assessment and evidence reviews on health promotion theory and practice and the assessment of health inequities/disparities across populations and public health conditions using both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Create and enhance partnerships and networks to strengthen multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration to combat communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors in the country.
- Lead the process of documentation of lessons learnt and best practices in addressing social determinants of health, equity and SDGs at country level.
- Provide technical guidance to the country team to ensure systems and capacities for Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) in emergencies and public health events.
- Support MoH and other relevant partners to promote equitable service delivery through a PHC approach with particular emphasis on the poor and marginalized.
- Advise and collaborate on the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes in the areas of health governance, health policy and systems development, health services organization and management supporting universal health coverage.
Support the MoH in its efforts to further strengthen its health workforce and the transformation of health financing arrangements for universal health coverage.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: An advanced university degree (master's level) in health promotion or health education or a masters in public health with a focus on health promotion or health policy.
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Experience
Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (incoordinating, managing, implementation and evaluation in health promotion and social determinants of health, including 3 years in a leadership capacity with government or non-government agencies and/or international organizations), at national level.
Desirable: Experience in working with government, United Nations counterparts, and development partners at the country level.
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Functional Knowledge and Skills
- Practical knowledge of health systems in fragile settings.
Thorough knowledge of policies, strategies and guidelines in the field of public health, particularly in health promotion and the determinants of health.Expert knowledge of multi sectoral engagement at national level on planning and providing technical assistance.Practical understanding of human behaviour theories and applications in complex settings including diverse cultures and social conditions.Good understanding of the sociopolitical, economic, and public-health policy environment of the country.Risk communication and community engagement expertise.Practical skills in management, coordination and implementation of technical programmes.Excellent analytical skills including the design of research studies and use to initiate evidence-based health promotion interventions.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Proven skills in organizing and delivering training programs for public health workers.ย Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with national authorities and other stakeholders in relevant sectors and achieve strategic results from the engagements.ย Demonstrated ability to write technical and scientific reports.ย
Ability to engage in and lead policy dialogue, advocacy, communication with partners on health promotion, noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors.
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WHO Competencies
TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationPromoting innovation and organizational learningEnsuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
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Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
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REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 33,152 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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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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