World Health Organization
(WHO)
Medical Officer (HSS/EPI)
PN 342365 -
(1702724)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-Term
Appointment
Contract duration: 12
months
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Objectives of the
Programme: The main objective of the programme is toensure and establish
effective and technical support and WHO collaboration withthe national
counterparts in all the domains of Health System Development (HSD)for better
health outcomes in general and immunization outcomes in particular.
The programme of health
system strengthening supports the reform process in the Health Sector to improve
equity in health, access, coverage and quality of health services..
Description of Duties
The incumbent will perform
the following duties:
- Provide
technical guidance to Zonal health authorities to for health systems
development and progress towards Universal Health Coverage including
vaccine preventable diseases eradication and elimination goals.
- Coordinate the
health system performance assessment, identify gaps and guide the national
health services on mechanisms to strengthen and improve service provision,
improve quality of care and patient safety initiatives and emergency care
services.
- Promote
partnership with key stakeholders on HSS through engaging dialogue on
national, regional and global health strengthening.
- Coordinate the
planning and implementation of health system strengthening projects under
Global Health Initiative including GAVI, Global fund and IHP+
- Develop
collaboration and synergies with other departments, clusters and
stakeholders outside the Organization on areas of common programmatic
interest;
- Act as WHO1
HSS Country Focal Point for all Global Health Initiatives (GHI) and
coordinate WHO HSS programme matters at country level.
- Follow up
development/updating district health profiles, and relevant information
for advocacy purposes.
- Build capacity
of the national managers in developing and integrated people centered
health system that can deliver optimal priority health care services based
on community needs specially improving immunization services, EPI data
quality and surveillance and use of those data for improved program
performance.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: University
degree in Medicine and Masters' Degree in Public Health orsocial sciences.
Experience
Experience
Essential:
- At least seven
years of experience combined at the national and international levels in
the field of health systems management including health policy
development.
- Experience in
developing evidence-based health policies and strategies and results based
implementation as well as in coordinating complex technical health
programs.
Desirable:
- Experience
with the UN system
- Experience in
managing and coordinating projects in complex/emergency environments.
- Experience in
planning, managing and monitoring community level interventions/Programs
- Experience
with Global Health Initiatives at national or international level.
Skills
- Technical
expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems.
- Ability to
provide sound methodological and technical advice and guidance to
stakeholders and partners in countries, technical programs and other
organizations in the subject area.
- Excellent
writing and presentation skills.
- Advanced and
specialized knowledge of health systems and health policy frameworks, and
an understanding of current health sector policy development and strategic
planning.
- Excellent
communication and negotiation skills, capable of developing and
maintaining effective working relations across teams and organizations
within an international and multi-cultural working environment.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and
promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Building and
promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
- Promoting
innovation and organizational learning
- Creating an
empowering and motivating environment
View WHO global Competencies
model athttp://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1
Use of Language Skills
- Essential: Expert
knowledge of English.
- Desirable: Intermediate
knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Other UN language.
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 1801 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
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.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Job Posting: Aug
22, 2017, 3:22:35 PM
Closing Date: Sep
13, 2017, 12:59:00 AM
Job Vacancy: Driver -
(1702332)
Grade: G3
Contractual Arrangement:Fixed-Term
Appointment
Organization: AF_KEN
Kenya
Schedule: Full-time
Objectives of the Programme: Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Purpose of the Position: Within the Country Management Support Unit, to provide transportation support to the WHO Country Office Representation and to Driving WHO Official vehicles and ensures that vehicles are kept in good and working conditions.
Description of Duties
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Objectives of the Programme: Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Purpose of the Position: Within the Country Management Support Unit, to provide transportation support to the WHO Country Office Representation and to Driving WHO Official vehicles and ensures that vehicles are kept in good and working conditions.
Description of Duties
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Drives the
head of the Office (WR) and other high ranking Officials;
- Meets official
personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs
formalities
- Collects and
delivers mail, pouch and other official documents whenever required;
- Responsible
for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, checks oil, water,
battery, brakes, tires and ensures that vehicle is kept clean and is
in good running condition at all the times;
- Maintains log
book for official travel, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes etc;
- Ensures that
the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of
involvement in accident;
- Performs other
duties whenever required based on clearance from WR.
- Work might
require driving for long periods, lifting pouch bags, some of which are
over 25kgs and also driving subject to weather and traffic risks.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: At least Junior Secondary School education and a valid driver’s license of the country.
Experience
Education
Essential: At least Junior Secondary School education and a valid driver’s license of the country.
Experience
- Essential: At least
ten years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record.
- Desirable: UN
experience would be an advantage.
Skills
- Driving rules
and regulations of the country;
- Familiarity with
office procedures and transport needs of the office;
- Knowledge of
driver courtesies;
- Ability to
read, write and understand instructions in the official working languages
and
- Ability to
write concise and faithful reports of accidents, when applicable.
- Basic word
processing or other software packages, and standard office
equipment.
- Formal or
self-training in the use of standard office software.
WHO Competencies
- Communicating
in a credible and effective way
- Producing
results
- Knowing and
managing yourself
- Teamwork
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Good knowledge of English.
Remuneration: WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at KES 1,018,192 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Additional Information
Essential: Good knowledge of English.
Remuneration: WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at KES 1,018,192 (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
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.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Job Posting: Aug
16, 2017, 5:21:35 PM
Closing Date: Sep 6, 2017, 9:59:00 PM