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World Health Organization Technical Officer Philippines WHO Jobs 2024

World Health Organization looking for “Technical Officer ”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 12-Jul-24.

The World Health Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 28/06/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer to be based in Manila , Philippines. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Health Organization

Job Title: Technical Officer

Duty Station: Manila , Philippines

Country: Philippines

Application Deadline: 12-Jul-24

About the Company:

The Regional Committee for the Western Pacific adopted the Regional Action Plan (RAP) on Healthy Ageing in October 2020 and requested WHO to support Member States to prepare for population ageing. The RAP aims to support Member States to improve the health and well-being of older populations in WPRO so that they thrive and contribute to their societies. The RAP is guided by a multisectoral, future-oriented and lifelong approach that adopts an equity approach and utilizes existing assets to the extent possible. Since the health status of older adults is driven by a life-long accumulation of behavioural, environmental and social factors, it is important that a country improves the health promotion and social determinants throughout the lifetime in preparation for population ageing.

The Regional Office for the Western Pacific with support from focal persons in the country office is working together with the Philippine Government and multisectoral external partners (e.g. academia, relevant non-health partners) to get a better understanding of healthy ageing and social determinants in the Philippines, with a view to early preparations for healthy ageing and health-enabling and age-friendly environment.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Health System Strengthening, the incumbent will provide leadership support to ongoing healthy ageing programmes and initiate new ones in collaboration with DOH counterparts:

1. Focus on supporting the DOH by taking a multisectoral approach to healthy ageing by connecting with relevant key stakeholders from other sectors, including government and non-governmental organizations.
2. Identify and lead the creation of specific technical materials needed to implement the Healthy and Productive Ageing Program National Framework and Action Plan.
3. Support health promotion advocacy work that aims to address the increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases in the context of rapid population ageing in close collaboration with other CO technical staff and communications focal points in the CO and Regional Office. Align the CO’s advocacy work to new/existing DOH campaigns and programmes
4. Provide coordination and technical advice to advance the healthy ageing and social determinants in close collaboration with multisectoral stakeholders and partners.
5. Support strengthening of integrated health information collection and management systems that will enable further social and health systems transformation in the Philippines, by facilitating monitoring and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data on key gender, equity, human rights and social determinants of health and supporting the development of the policy related to healthy ageing and social determinants of health based on the global and regional guidance as well as situation analysis in Philippines.
6. Generate reports, analysis and presentation for key meetings and projects upon request of WHO colleagues and DOH counterparts, to ensure monitoring and evaluation of activities related to healthy ageing and social determinants.
7.  Perform other related duties, as requested by the supervisor, including provision of support to other areas of work and teams or programme areas, as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, epidemiology, nursing, medicine or relevant areas.
Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in a health-related field.

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/ .

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years experience in health promotion, specifically in the prevention of NCDs and their risk factors, and/or healthy ageing and/or social determinants of health. Experience in coordinating cross-sectoral work in the relevant field.
Desirable: Work experience in planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating public health programmes and/or in developing or managing health information systems and analysing health data is an asset.

Skills

• Ability to understand and support the area of healthy ageing;
• Demonstrated project management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Good knowledge of the dynamics of the government and public health work;
• Ability to provide technical support to government counterparts;
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the team,
• Adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Filipino.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at PHP 2,277,985 (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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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