Job Description

 National Professional Officer (Health Systems) - (2404152)  

• Grade: NO-B
• Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
• Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): One year, to be extended based on the availability of funds, need for the position and performance.
• Posting Date: May 20, 2024, 10:34:19 PM
• Closing Date: Jun 5, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
• Primary Location: Yemen-Sana'a
• Organization: EM_YEM WHO Representative's Office, Yemen
• Schedule: Full-time  

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme aims to support the Ministry of Health to improve service delivery by focusing on patient safety and quality of care initiatives, strengthen its leadership and governance through supporting dialogue towards universal health coverage, building the capacity of staff towards strengthening health financing and health information systems. The programme also aims to support the hospitals in the country to improve its service delivery through improving standards of care and capacity development of different categories of hospital workforce..

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1) Ensure that WHO global and regional policies and guidelines on health system strengthening are translated into implementation of national policies and programmes.
2) Provide technical support to the health authorities in implementing pertaining to health system strengthening, including service delivery and quality improvement. 
3) Conduct situation analysis, desk review of health trends; undertake gap analysis in relevant health system areas, to guide the development relevant technical reports and policy documents as required.
4) Support the health authorities efforts to ensure information sharing among health stakeholders through supporting the functions of task forces and/or thematic groups.
5) Develop and maintain a database for WHO on core health indicators to be used in regular reporting for WHO various reports.
6) Monitor project implementation on strengthening health systems towards universal health coverage and prepare progress reports and new project proposals as appropriate.
7) Represent WHO in meetings and relevant missions as appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in health services administration, business administration, public health management or public health.
Desirable: 
 
Experience

Essential: At least 2 years’ experience in areas of health system strengthening, health management or public health.
Desirable: Familiarity with the implementation of World Bank projects in health, nutrition, pandemic preparedness and response and human capital. Work experience with WHO or other United Nations agencies working in health.

Skills

1. Excellent communication and drafting skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively. 
3. Understand challenging and multidisciplinary settings.
4. Good knowledge of international quality standards

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Knowing and Managing Yourself

Use of Language Skills

• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.

REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 41,349 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event 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.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible..
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• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice. 
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• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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