World Health Organization Jobs for Doctors in 2018
Job Posting
: Dec 14, 2017, 9:52:09 PM
Closing Date
: Jan 4, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Liberia-Monrovia
Organization
: AF_LBR Liberia
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview of the programme):The overall objective of Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control is to reduce the emergence of new TB infections, TB transmission, morbidity and mortality until it no longer poses a threat to public health. To achieve these objectives, the WHO TB Programme promotes the END TB strategy with a goal of ending the global Tuberculosis Epidemic by 2035. The WHO Africa Region supports Member States in developing effective TB programming, implementing strategies and capacity building towards the delivery of the health sector response to TB and achieving the Global TB goal, in line with the Framework for implementing the Global TB Strategy in the African Region.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives include main achievements expected):Under the overall coordination of the WHO Representative and direct supervisor of the Coordinator of the BPEHS Cluster, the incumbent will contribute to expand the implementation of the End TB strategy and strengthen disease control by applying effective strategies and policies, including those related to addressing co-infection and multi-drug resistance; increasing the involvement of communities, health-care providers, nongovernmental organizations and corporate partners, through increased country support and effective partnerships; to strengthen surveillance, monitoring and evaluation.1. Provide strategic and technical support for the development of national policies, guidelines and plans for TB prevention and care: developing and updating policies and strategies on specific technical areas such as TB activities, programmatic management of drug-resistant TB, as well as TB among children, and other vulnerable populations and management of co-morbidities.2. Provide strategic and technical support on assessing the epidemiological and programmatic satiation, designing and implementing interventions, and mobilizing resources for effective implementation of the priority activities, in particular from the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria:3. Provide technical support to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the tuberculosis program, by conducting programme reviews and technical missions, facilitating capacity building activities, collecting and analyzing programmatic and surveillance data, designing and supporting programmatic operational research, as well as preparing documents for various purposes including policy recommendations, technical communications , advocacy materials, donor proposals and reports;4. Provide technical support for the development and implementation of a strategy for human resource capacity building on TB control for front line workers;5. Strengthen collaboration with international technical and funding partners including technical institutions, financial institutions and bilateral donors as well as for facilitating the timely mobilization of experts;6. Activity promote harmonization and integration of tuberculosis programmes with overall health systems strengthening strategies and intervention especially in the areas of disease surveillance, integrated people-centered care delivery, legislation and regulations including drug regulatory policies, social protection and health care financing to strengthen and sustain tuberculosis control.7. Liaise with the West Africa Inter-country Support Team, WHO Regional Office and headquarters in providing technical support to the TB Programme.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Education (Qualifications):Essential: Medical Degree from a recognized university with postgraduate degree or equivalent in public health/epidemiology or related field. At least Diploma level training on Epidemiology and Control.
Desirable: Desirable: Training in Tuberculosis prevention and control. Proficiency in at least one statistical/ epidemiological analysis package such as Epi Info or Stata
Experience
Essential: Experience:Essential: At least 7 years of experience in Tuberculosis, drug resistant Tuberculosis, TB/HIV control at national/subnational level in developing countries. Practical experience in programme review and strategic plan development.
Desirable: Desirable: At least 5 years international experience in working with UN and /or international NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies.
Skills
Expertise in communicable diseases including TB, public health/epidemiology or related field.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
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 70,647 (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 2649 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.
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