Technical Officer (NCDs Health Service Delivery)

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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 overall supervision and guidance of Director, Department of Healthier Population and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN)and in collaboration with the Technical Officer and Regional Adviser (NCD), the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide technical support to Member States implementing specific NCD projects (E.g.; Norway, Denmark and any other NCD projects) through WHO country offices in planning and implementing evidence-based and people-centred integrated NCD service delivery in primary health care.
• Plan and manage regular coordination meetings between the project implementing teams and provide continuous feedback to the country teams and update the HPN department and WHO country offices on the matters relating to projects in countries.
• Facilitate building capacity of relevant staff and programme implementers for NCD interventions
• Closely monitor the progress of the project and liaise with country offices and ensure regular compilation of the implementation reports and share with WHO HQ and the donor.
• Analyze information on NCD service performance measures and other relevant activities to assist the department in monitoring and ensuring coordination of different projects in focus countries.
• Develop protocols to evaluate the project data and compile implementation reports, write case studies on progress of the Norway Government supported projects and submit to the department and relevant stakeholders on a regular basis and as needed.
• Share the lessons of projects within the units and collaborate to integrate multiprong approaches to NCD capacity building and delivery of people-centred NCD services at the primary health care level.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Supervisor, and the Director.
• Submission of end of assignment report (mandatory).

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Essential: Degree in Health Sciences with a postgraduate degree in Public Health/preventive and social medicine from a recognized university.
• Desirable: A post graduate degree in any of the health system building blocks

Experience

• Essential: At least 5 (Five) years of experience, in the field of public health, preferably in the area of NCDs, with responsibilities for planning, management; and use of advance skills on data analysis and research with some international exposure.
• Desirable: Experience in project management, research and evaluation in health systems specially in low- and middle-income settings, and teaching/training of health personnel / providers. Experience in UN and other international organisations

Skills

• Technical and managerial competencies in public health for management of chronic NCDs.
• Well-versed in community-based health initiatives.
• Leadership skills and ability to establish harmonious relationships with government officials

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable:

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