Deputy Head of WHO Country Office

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About the Organization

Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the WHO Representative to India (WR India) and overall guidance of the Director, Programme Management the incumbent will:

• Support WR India in providing strategic expert programmatic advice and guidance to deliver and implement National public health policy, strategy and plans;
• Support WR India in managing the overall compliance and performance management standards of the country office and define work planning parameters to establish performance standards, accountability, and indicators for progress monitoring and reporting;
• As a key member of the Management Team, Programme Committee and Human Resource Committee prepare briefings and implement decisions.
• Lead the technical work of the Country Office and directly supervise the team leaders to ensure technical work is implemented and in line with national strategies and results with special emphasis on category 1-5, 9, 12 and 13 including NPSN;
• Provide guidance and technical support to Member States, WHO offices and partners working in areas affected by chronic or acute crisis or in early recovery and transition on issues related to sustainable measures following an emergency;
• Facilitate the optimal use of WHO financial, technical, logistic, and human resources through supporting the efficient and effective management of the office in the country, territory or area in full compliance with WHO procedures, rules and regulations;
• Ensure the development and submission of monitoring and reporting on results at country level in mid-term and end of the biennium;
• Provide authoritative advice to WR India on management, programme planning and oversight on reporting of the WHO Country office;
• Deputize for and represents WR India at official meetings with the Government, National Counterparts, Donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders;
• Build and foster partnerships with external public health partners with Member Stales and stakeholders at the country level to enable the development of strategic public health programmes;
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in Medicine, Public Health, Management, Social Sciences or related field. 
• Desirable: PhD in Public Health Management, Social Science or related field, specialized training in epidemiology, health management or public administration. 

Experience

• Essential: A minimum of 10 years' professional experience in managing and developing technical public health programmes, including considerable experience obtained in an international context, in multilateral, bilateral or other institutions. Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams at international level. 

Skills

• Ability to lead and manage large and diverse teams effectively;
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions;
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a leader and member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring effective use of resources
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Knowledge of other UN language is an asset.

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