OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

) Design, implement, manage and train on computer-based applications including health information systems, database management, health on the internet, at the Regional Office, Country Offices and Member States including human resources development, provision of ICT infrastructure, needs assessment, networking and resource sharing and application management and engineering;2) Coordinate the design, development and formulation of policies and work of the Regional Office for application of Information Technology in health care delivery;3) Advise, as principal adviser, the senior management on lCT regional strategy;4) Design and implement policies and plans of action for improving the technology infrastructure and usage in the Regional Office and Country Offices.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:1. 1. Provide technical support required for the administration and operation of the WR Office Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and Internet based communications including hardware/software requirements, network protocols, data security measures and assist in system integration through multiple LAN servers and protocols.2. 2. Coordinate, with the Informatics Management Support unit at the Regional Office, the installation, set up, implementation and training for computer applications to facilitate workflow and implementation of technical programmes including standard office applications, Internet and e-mail services, Global Management System (GSM), the Imprest Account, Country Activity Management System (CAMS) and other applications on the country office LAN. 3 3. Install, set up and certify compliance with standards and specifications of new hardware and software in offices of WHO supported projects in the country;4 4. Based on needs assessments, conduct related training sessions for staff and non staff, resulting in better use of IT resources.5. 5. Assess ICT needs in support of WR Office and national health programmes and communicate results to the Regional Office for coordination and approval of action;7 7. Prepare and verify receiving reports of newly purchased data processing equipment for the WR Office and other WHO supported projects and dispatch them to the Regional Office;8. 8. Any other data processing and telecommunication related task, as assigned by supervisors.Achievement Activities Include: – Improvements to users software and hardware support at the WR Office;- Efficient local contracts services related to ICT support at the WR Office;- Assessment of ICT training needs and provision of training to staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education; Training in area of informatics or telecommunication;Formal training on Windows Operating Systems family;Formal training on MS Office Suite.
Desirable: University degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field is an asset

Experience

Essential: 6 years of progressive related experience in operation of computers, hardware maintenance/trouble-shooting and software support
Desirable: Related experience in a UN/international organization is an asset.

Skills

– Good knowledge of microcomputer operations;- Excellent knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Windows based networking environment;- Excellent knowledge of Windows based back office and desktop applications;- Knowledge of basic telecommunications technologies and Internet based protocols.

WHO Competencies

Producing results
Communication
Teamwork
Knowing and managing yourself
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Dari. Intermediate knowledge of Pashto.
Desirable:

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 USD 28,374 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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