World Health Organization (WHO)

 World Health Organization (WHO)

Health Emergency Officer - (2004649)  

Grade: P4

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Year

 

Job Posting : Jan 7, 2021, 3:51:49 PM

Closing Date : Jan 29, 2021, 4:29:00 AM

Primary Location : India-New Delhi

Organization : SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)

Schedule : Full-time  

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States in the South-East Asia Region, to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Emergency Operations Unit of WHE is responsible for ensuring that emergency-affected populations have access to timely and effective health services. This includes ensuring a strong emergency management system (based on incident management), effective and inclusive coordination mechanisms, joint assessments and planning of the response with partners, implementation of operations and services according to agreed standards, and strong logistics and operational support. The expansion and strengthening of operational partnerships is a key priority. EMO also leads on humanitarian policy and guidance, guidance and in this context develops new standards and shapes the global policy of the response to health emergencies. Finally, EMO engages in representation to key interagency bodies

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Area Manager, Emergency Management Operations (EMO) and overall guidance of Regional Emergency Director (RED),the incumbent shall support SEAR Member States by carrying out the following responsibilities:

 

1.  Coordinate technical and operational support to the member states for country-level operations for public health emergencies related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, in line with established technical standards, best practices, protocols and guidelines. 

 

2.  Liaise with technical departments across the Organization and support country offices on issues related to the response to public health emergencies of international concern. 

 

3.  Promote the overall strategic, operational and technical coherence and consistency of WHO emergency operations (infectious hazards related emergencies), including through strengthened support to the design of programmes and development of Humanitarian Response Plans. 

 

4.  Facilitate the efficient flow of partner contributions in support of country response operations with particular attention to project cycle management, carrying out assessments, establishing partnerships, planning, human resources, logistics, resource mobilization, monitoring, information-sharing and reporting. 

 

5.  Lead the capacity-building, training activities and simulation exercises to strengthen operational capacities of WHO and partners; contribute to development of policies, technical standards, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring the adherence to interagency policies. 

 

6.  Undertake country support missions, make recommendations to senior management on related priorities and issues; and capture lessons learned and promote their integration into broader WHO policy and practice.

 

7.  Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on key developments, challenges,

operational implications, and propose recommendations for all Grade 3 and Grade 2 (infectious hazards related emergencies) emergencies of the Region; 

 

8. Contribute to the development of briefings for senior staff and to the development of communications products. 

 

9.  Participate in the WHE Emergency Support Team for acute emergencies, in support to other Regional and Country Offices, as needed; deploy immediately to acute emergencies, as requested. 

 

10.  Advise, as assigned, the Regional departments and units in the development and review of information products and briefings, such as developing talking points for press briefings, donor-related briefs and reports and other communication materials, to enhance WHO and WHE visibility at time of emergencies and its response, in liaison with communication team. 

 

11.  Perform all other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine or health related sciences with post graduate degree in public health or health related discipline.

Desirable: Familiarity with WHO Policies and practices. Capability in programme monitoring and evaluation.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years' field experience, some of which should have been obtained in an international context, in health emergency response, health response support, public health needs assessments, risk analysis or early recovery.

Desirable: Strong knowledge in developing and implementing public health policies and strategies in the context of emergencies is an asset. Experience with WHO, UN or UN agency or a health cluster member organization including the development of global strategies, guidelines and tools for health in emergency actions.

Skills

Proven experience and expertise in the management of the health response to humanitarian emergencies or outbreaks; technical knowledge, and operational skills, including early recovery/transition, combined with knowledge of UN, interagency humanitarian systems and process. Excellent communication skills to negotiate/enlist cooperation from a broad range of actors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds. Strong organizational skills complemented with ability to work in a proactive and independent manner, multi-task and produce results under pressure. Diplomacy, tact and discretion. Strong presentation and writing skills.

 WHO Competencies

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

Other skills (eg. IT): Computer literacy. Proven ability to write technical documents in a precise manner.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

 

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 73,516 (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 2034 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.

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