Job Detail

Technical Officer - (1804083)  Grade: P4Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: one year: 

Job Posting

: Sep 17, 2018, 11:55:50 AM

Closing Date

: Oct 8, 2018, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/NVI Mgmnt NCDs, Disability, Violence & Injury Prevention

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Department for Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention (NVI) advances global health through the prevention of violence, injury, vision and hearing loss; the management of NCDs; strengthening health systems to provide rehabilitation services; and enhancing the quality of life for people with disability. To do so it uses advocacy, data collection, trend monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of best practices in prevention and policy. The rehabilitation team works to • Provide normative guidance, resources and technical support to member states to strengthen rehabilitation governance and financing and the implementation of quality rehabilitation services across all levels of the health system;• Strengthen the availability of robust evidence for rehabilitation through collection of global data, and guiding the research agenda;• Foster rehabilitation networks and partnerships through convening stakeholders and shaping collaborative work plans with partners;• Provide standards and resources to support the integration of rehabilitation in emergency response care and coordination.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support member states upon request on the development, implementation, and monitoring of rehabilitation policies;

2. Work closely with other WHO departments to ensure the integration of rehabilitation in other health programs and areas;

3. Lead the development of an Evidence Package of Rehabilitation Interventions;

4. Lead the data collection in countries of a global country survey on rehabilitation;

5. Work with the WHO Department of Information, Evidence and Research to develop rehabilitation standards and integrate them in the DHIS;

6. Lead the collaboration with relevant global alliances and consortia related to rehabilitation;

7. Work with the Department's communication team to develop material on rehabilitation;

8. Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : An Masters-level equivalent university degree in Medicine and specialization in rehabilitation.


Desirable : Advanced degree in public health, political sciences or a related field.

Experience

Essential : Minimum 7 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation including a minimum 3 year of experience in supporting the strategic planning of rehabilitation policies and services. At least three years of international experience.


Desirable : Experience in public health and epidemiology. Degree or experience in international relations.

Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of rehabilitation in middle- and low-income countries. Excellent expertise and skills in project management of international projects. Excellent written and spoken English being able to write documents in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the needs of the intended audience. High organization and communication skills. Ability to work with partners within and outside WHO. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Results orientated. Knowledge of public health and epidemiology.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO 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 71,332 (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 4244 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.

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 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: www.whed.net/ . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link:www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.