JOB SUMMARY:
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO countrycooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health anddevelopment agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams
– Work in coordination with technical focal points at the regional and headquarters levels, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office.
– Support the head of the WHO office in providing expert, strategic, technical and programmatic advice guidance to Member States in their delivery and implementation of national public health policy, strategy and plans in relation to the emergency.
– Provide technical support to the head of the WHO office and partners in delivering sustainable measures following an emergency, situations of chronic or acute crisis, or in early recovery and transition
– Provide expert, technical guidance to national authorities in, and coordinate all aspects of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) programme, at the country level, to enhance the national capability in preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, outbreaks, and health emergencies from all hazards.
– Technically guide and ensure the concerted approach of WHO in the areas of emergency risk management, country preparedness and International Health Regulations, risk & situation assessments, and infectious hazards management.
– Collaborate with and guide relevant ministries and other stakeholders to undertake gap analyses in relevant areas of work for emergency preparedness and management and lead the development/revision of national strategies and a national multi-hazard, health emergency preparedness and response plan.
– Utilize high level expertise to prepare a national risk profile, assessing and mapping existing and emerging national health risks as well as populations vulnerable to, or affected by, prioritized risks, their coping capacities and health needs.
– Lead the identification of resource needs and funding gaps for health-sector risk reduction, preparedness, and response for vulnerable / affected populations, advocating with and mobilizing required resources from partners and donors.
– Lead the assessment of capacities and national, competency development systems, and recommend, plan, and oversee the implementation of appropriate measures and training for strengthening core capacities under International Health Regulations (2005) including to manage identified risks; effectively monitor and evaluate processes, outcomes and the impact of response and recovery
interventions.
– Advise and support the national health authorities and partners in the establishment or strengthening of emergency health care systems to ensure the provision of a range of critical emergency health care services.
– Lead the knowledge capture from policy, strategic and field interventions, and ensure its dissemination to respective target audiences.
– Represent WHO in inter-agency meetings and external forums related to WHO epidemics and emergency preparedness and response.
– Represent the head of the WHO office at official meetings with the government, national counterparts, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level) in a relevant field (such as medicine, epidemiology or public health)
Desirable: Training in applied epidemiology.
Essential: A minimum of ten years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country and/or at regional level), significant part of this to have been obtained at an international level.
Experience required in strengthening country capacities and response to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters or complex emergencies.
Experience in facilitating multi-sectoral partnerships for health policy and strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedeness, response, and recovery escpecially in a developing country setting.
Desirable: Experience with United Nations funds and programmes. A track record in consensus building and enlisting cooperation by diverse national stakeholders.
– Programme and financial management and/or the administration of complex health programmes and services at the international and country level
– Mastery of the principles and programmes of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response.
-Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (IHR) and in-depth knowledge and skills to develop and coordinate health policy, strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery with a range of actors.
– In-depth, technical knowledge and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems.
– Ability to manage and adapt to complex and changing political, social, and economic contexts
– Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes.
– Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, oral presentations, and technical documents.
– Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes.
– Strong skills in diplomacy and political acumen.
– Broader understanding of global health and international commitments.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
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 92,731 (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. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ABSTRACT:
World Health Organization WHO Health Emergency Lead Lebanon WHO Jobs 2024
World Health Organization looking for “WHO Health Emergency Lead”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 27-Jul-24.
The World Health Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 17/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of WHO Health Emergency Lead to be based in Beirut , Lebanon. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: World Health Organization
Job Title: WHO Health Emergency Lead
Duty Station: Beirut , Lebanon
Country: Lebanon
Application Deadline: 27-Jul-24