Technical Officer (NCD Management)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe PNH unit provides leadership and action for the promotion of health and the prevention of premature death and disability by addressing key health-related social, environmental, and behavioural risk factors and determinants of relevance to NCDs and the life-course. The Head of WHO Country Office (HWO) in the South Pacific, located in Suva, Fiji, operates under the umbrella of the Regional Office for the Western Pacific, and coordinates the provision of technical support for the countries and areas of the Pacific islands. The HWO works together with a broad spectrum of partners from all sectors of society.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES1. ManagementStrategic positioning: Regional/National workplan: Consolidates the national plans of action through systematic coordination of activities, and monitors the allocation of resources. Liaises with partners and stakeholders. Project/Programme management: Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in the execution of programme activities, such as situation analysis and surveillance. Organizes events, and handles logistics and on-the-ground requirements. When assigned in the country office, working closely with the National Government, the incumbent also coordinates the implementation of projects and initiatives across the various WHO programmes, and supports the integration of these efforts to work towards a comprehensive approach to health interventions and the proper handling of cross-cutting issues.2. Technical capacityOffers technical input and professional advice in the consolidation and implementation of country programmes.3. Enabling capacityNetworking/Fund raising/Partnership: Coordinates and provides support to team efforts in mobilizing resources and sourcing funds, and provides related administrative assistance, such as preparing of proposals, reports and materials.Capacity-building: Communicates with and keeps up-to-date the network of consultants and outside experts. Provides day-to-day assistance, such as organizing activities and conducting training for Member States. Takes responsibility for professional development so as to maintain and elevate standards of competence and credibility. Advocacy/Communication: Administers advocacy and communication activities, and efficiently delivers the organizational and logistical requisites for these, such as coordinating with stakeholders and organizing events.Specific roles to be undertaken within this job: Under the supervision of the Coordinator, PNH, and guidance of the HWO/Director, Division of Pacific Technical Support, the incumbent performs the following duties: 1. Provides technical support in strengthening the capacity of countries and areas in the development and implementation of comprehensive, population-based noncommunicable disease prevention programmes, with focus on specific risk factor reduction, in collaboration with Member States and in accordance with WHO action plans for NCD;2. Assists WHO country offices and national counterparts in the further implementation and utilization of WHO best buys, and the Package of Essential NCD interventions (PEN);3. Provides technical support to PICs on the development of the necessary systems to prevent the development of NCDs in high-risk populations and to manage the NCD burden, including palliative care, rehabilitation and tertiary care;4. Coordinates and conducts training in PICs on PEN as required;5. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with government agencies, donors and development partners to coordinate appropriate programmatic and resource mobilization activities;6. Ensures effective management of human and financial resources under his/her supervision; and 7. Performs other related duties as required.Expected outputs/outcomes:Provides technical support to PICs in addressing the prevention and control of NCDs through healthy lifestyle promotion and risk reduction strategies and corresponding surveillance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EducationEssential: University degree in medicine, nursing or in relevant health-related field from an institution or university recognized in the International Association of Universities' Worldwide Database of Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public health. Advanced training in prevention and control of NCDs and NCD related risk factors, including PEN.

ExperienceEssential: Minimum of five years in public health and/or NCD, including experience at international level.
Desirable: Experience in NCD management in primary health care settings.

SkillsKnowledge of the specific or technical area of public health. Ability to develop plans and proposals.Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services to Member States. Specific expertise and knowledge required: Focus on hard skills and specific qualifications. Broad knowledge of theory, practice, methodologies and techniques in relation to NCD prevention and control, particularly through the primary health care system skills in designing and managing field projects related to NCD management and prevention, including with PEN Negotiation and representational skills which allow coming to a common understanding of complex and often controversial issues. Strong written and spoken English skills, including report writing and presentation skills.

WHO CompetenciesTeamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results

Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other UN languages.

REMUNERATIONWHO 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 64,121 (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 2479 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.

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