Job at World Health Organization for a National Professional Officer/Non-Communicable Diseases
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating
authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible
for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping
the health
research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating
evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries
and monitoring and assessing health trends.
World Health Organization is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Professional Officer/Non-Communicable Diseases
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/FT184
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NO-C
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract:1 Year
Organization unit: AF_WSR AF West Sub-Region (AF_WSR) /
AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA)
DPC Cluster
Objectives of the Programme
- Improve capacity to develop and implement policies, strategies
and multi-sectoral action plan for prevention and control of
non-communicable diseases and their risk factors including mental
health, violence and injury
- Increase capacity for policy dialogue, coordination and
partnership for multi-sectoral approach for the prevention and control
of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors
- Increase capacity for surveillance of non-communicable diseases
and their risk factors and conduct of relevant surveys such as STEPS,
GATS, GSHS, GYTS e.t.c
- Improve skills at federal and state levels to implement
evidence-based interventions for management of non-communicable diseases
including mental health at primary, secondary and tertiary levels
- Improve capacity for development and adaptation of protocols, guidelines and training modules for NCDs interventions
Description of Duties
- Working under the overall leadership of the WR/Nigeria and the
direct supervision of the DPC Adviser, the National Professional
Officer, Non-Communicable Diseases/Conditions (NCD) will serve as the
focal person for NCDs under the Disease Prevention and Control (DPC)
Cluster of the WHO Country Office in Nigeria. Specifically, the post
holder will:
- Support the Ministry of Health to develop and implement
comprehensive and integrated policies and strategies for the management
of the main chronic non-communicable diseases and their risk factors:
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, oral health, chronic
respiratory diseases and sickle cell diseases;
- Support the country capacity building and provide technical
assistance and advice to the Ministry of Health and its partners to
develop, implement and evaluate strategies and action plans for the
prevention and control of NCDs in line with the NCDs Global Action Plan
2013-2020;
- Forge partnerships and networks to enhance multi-disciplinary
and multi-sectoral collaboration to address NCDs and their risk factors
in the country;
- Contribute to resource mobilization for WCO technical support to the country using existing mechanisms at country level;
- Support data collection, research and information dissemination
and use for policy and programme development, advocacy and
awareness-raising on NCDs and their risk factors;
- Work closely with the national authorities and other partners, and liaise with WHO technical staff in the Regional Office
- Prepare technical and administrative reports and presentations as required;
- Provide technical support for the development of guidelines to
promote use of community-based approaches, affordable strategies and
technologies for the delivery of quality care services including
primary, secondary and tertiary prevention;
- Provide technical assistance to the country for the prevention
and control of NCDs and their risk factors integrated into national
health policies and strategies, and, beyond the health sector;
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Essential: Medical Degree from a recognized University
- Desirable: Master's of Public Health from a recognized University
Experience
- Essential: At least 5 years working experience in prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and risk factors.
- Desirable: Working experience in related areas with WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized international organizations
Languages:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English, working knowledge of French is an added advantage
Skills:
- Demonstrated innovative, analytical and problem- solving skills;
statistical, monitoring and evaluation skills; ability to lead policy
level dialogue, advocacy and partnerships on non-communicable diseases
and their risk factors
Additional Information
- WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an
annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension
contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan,
health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.
- Annual salary: (Net of tax) at single rate.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply
Note
- "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 these will be reviewed individually".
- Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
Application Deadline 8th April, 2016.