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Technical Officer (Cervical Cancer) - (2002050)  Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): One year: 

Job Posting

: May 27, 2020, 5:09:20 PM

Closing Date

: Jun 17, 2020, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/DGO Director-General Office

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Cervical cancer ranks 4th as a killer disease among women suffering from cancer.

Studies have shown that in 2018 there was an estimated 570, 000 new cases of this disease, with a mortality of 90% in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Mortality caused by cervical cancer can be reduced if not avoided through an approach that includes prevention, community education, effective screening and treatment programmes.

Recognizing the burden of cervical cancer and urgency for implementation, the Director General of WHO, made a global call for action towards the elimination of cervical cancer in May 2018.

Subsequently, Executive Board decision EB144(2) noted that urgent action is needed to scale up implementation of proven cost-effective measures, including vaccination against human papillomavirus, screening and treatment of pre-cancer, early detection and prompt treatment of invasive cancers and palliative care.

The elimination of cervical cancer is a priority under the Thirteenth WHO General Programme of Work.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

- Support the implementation of the global strategy towards cervical cancer elimination.

- Support the internal expert network on cervical cancer within WHO.

- Support the working groups: monitoring and evaluation, and research.

- Liaise with relevant staff and partners to develop regional implementation plans.

- Support economic and market-shaping analyses within vaccines, diagnostics and treatment as necessary.

- Facilitate meetings of the Director General's expert group on cervical cancer.

- Coordinate global access forum on HPV vaccines, diagnostics and devices.

- Perform other tasks as assigned by the coordinator or special advisor.

Achievement Activities Include:

- Develop regional implementation plans towards cervical cancer elimination.

- The Special Advisor may re-balance these priorities at her own discretion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Undergraduate degree in science, economics, pharmacy or other health profession, social sciences, humanities, political science or international development.


Desirable: Advanced degree(s) in a relevant subject as public health, health policy, business management or public administration.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years of experience working in the field of public health, bio medical research, health management or similar of which at least two years at the international level. Proven experience in the field of cervical cancer control programmes. Good experience in project management.


Desirable: Work experience with WHO or another international public health organization.

Skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills and be able to coordinate, plan and implement projects and activities with minimum supervision but work equally well as part of a team.

Be action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes and producing results. Listen actively, express oneself clearly in conversations and in interactions with others.

Be flexible and open to change.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Setting an example

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable:

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 60,962 (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 3942 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.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• 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.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.