WHO Vacancy for technical officer – Nursing and Midwifery (1802604)

Job Posting

: Jun 22, 2018, 8:17:26 AM

Closing Date

: Jul 13, 2018, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/HWF Health Workforce

Schedule

: Full-time  

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The HWF department’s main objectives are to ensure that all people have equitable access to an adequately trained, skilled and supportive health workforce, in order to attain the highest possible level of health. The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030, the report of the UN High Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth and WHO’s General Programme of Work represent the main reference frameworks that determine the strategic and operational priorities of the health workforce department. In addition, the Strategic Directions on Nursing and Midwifery provide further policy and normative guidance to Member States that are also of relevance to this position.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Promote best practices for health workforce intervention in countries taking into consideration the effective integration within the health care delivery system, its health services and existing public health programmes

– Develop tools for improving technical capacity of regions and countries on HRH and relevant institutional structures and collaborators leading to improved management, education and practice performance.

– Lead and collaborate in operational research activities to deepen the knowledge base on the various issues, including nursing and midwifery workforce development.

– Prepare technical documents and global policy analyses/ flagship reports on policy and technical issues related to health workforce development including nursing and midwifery issues, HRH governance, policy making, regulation, education, retention and migration. Follow-up on dissemination and implementation of recommendations and policy advice of WHO resolutions and technical reports.

– Provide technical support for capacity building for an effective HRH agenda at global, regional and country levels through the development of appropriate training and management tools, including on nursing and midwifery. Support the conceptualization, organization and follow-up of global meetings and events focused on nursing and midwifery, in collaboration with other relevant offices and departments within WHO, Government nursing and midwifery counterparts, nursing and midwifery professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders.Cooperate with other international agencies, international professional associations, countries and partners in advocacy and resource mobilization activities in support of the work on health workforce development.

– Main achievements include: education/training, norms, policies, standards and other HRH tools, application of tools in relevant settings, priority research, including for nursing and midwifery, in collaboration with partners, development of best practices, facilitation of effective networks and collaborative activities and mobilization of political and technical commitment in support of the HRH agenda.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in nursing or midwifery. Advanced post-graduate university degree (Master’s level or above) in health and/or health-related sciences (e.g. public health).
Desirable: PhD or Doctorate studies in a relevant field. Training and/or qualification in health workforce development.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years’ progressive professional experience in management, education, regulation of the health workforce, with demonstrable focus on nursing/midwifery. Progressive professional experience in health workforce development with UN agencies and international organizations/ NGOs. Demonstrated international experience.
Desirable: Prior experience with bilateral/multilateral investments in health workforce development.

Skills

– Technical experience and knowledge of human resources for health.

– Progressive experience in nursing and midwifery workforce development (including education, management, regulation and practice).

– Demonstrated capacity in research/ writing of policy and technical reports, evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed publications in a relevant field (health workforce, health systems, nursing and midwifery).

– Demonstrable knowledge/skills in health workforce programme design and development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
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 4304 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: http://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: http://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: http://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.

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