World Health Organisation Job Vacancy for a National Professional Officer/Non-Communicable Diseases
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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: National Professional Officer/Non-Communicable Diseases
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Objective 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 surveillance of non-communicable diseases
and their risk factors and conduct of relevant surveys such as STEPS,
GATS, GSHS, GYTS e.t.cWorking 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.
- 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
- 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
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;
- 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;
- 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;
- Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors
Required Qualification
Education:
- Essential: Medical Degree from a recognized University
- Desirable: Master of Public Health from a recognized University
Experience:
- Essential: At least 10 years of experience in the management of
health systems in developing countries at national level and some 5
years at the international level.
- Desirable: Experience and knowledge of the work of WHO and other related UN agencies will be advantageous
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
WHO competencies:
- 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
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.
Remuneration
- Annual salary: (Net of tax) at single rate
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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