OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objectives of the Programme are to take forward the promotion of the five priority health areas in the region by: (i) providing strategic leadership, engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; (ii) shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; (iii) setting norms and standards and promoting andmonitoring their implementation; (iv) articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options, including providing vision for scaling up proven interventions; (v) providing technical support, catalyzing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; and (vi) monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends. The purpose of the programme is to support delivery of the WHO priority programmes using an equity lens. The programme advocates for good governance through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches in promoting health for all and mainstreaming Health in public. Policies and there orientation of health services and systems to promote health.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Manages the Unit in the development of integrated plans and approaches for the delivery of a broad spectrum of health promotion programmes, regional initiatives, and collaborative projects.
- Acts as Regional focal point for the Health Promotion and provides technical leadership to all WHO regional programme areas in the incorporation of health promotion best practices in the delivery of their programmes as well as in the strategic planning process for the Department and units and ensure that health promotion approaches and tools are integrated in the implementation of country action on SDGs.
- Promotes increased awareness and support interventions in various settings (schools, worksites, cities…) including increased awareness of the determinants of health, refining the messages and developing innovative approaches for promoting health as well as working with partners in the development of strategies relating to prevention, management and recovery in health emergencies, epidemics, and disasters.
- Directs the development of a comprehensive approach and related strategies to provide technical expertise in the development of national plans for increased capacity building and evidence based health promotion at country levels.
- Build country capacity for social mobilization round issues related to social determinants of health.
- Develops and implements a regional resource mobilization strategy to support Health Promotion as well as initiate and negotiate funding agreements with government, non-government, and private organizations.
- Makes presentations, advocates increased awareness and dissemination of best practices, and represents WHO and Health Promotion at international meetings and conferences.
- Writes and publishes documents as well as directs the preparation of a variety of plans, reports and strategies.
- Collaborates with other departments, regional and country offices in the area of promotion of evidence-based health promotion and provides authoritative advice to actors within and beyond the government at the regional and national levels; leads in promoting multisectoral action for health.
- Manages functional areas in health promotion, social determinants of health development, institutional and community capacity building, multisectoral action and partnership, oral health and healthy settings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: MD or Bachelor degree in public health and Master’s degree in public health with emphasis on Health Promotion.
Desirable: Doctoral degree in Health Promotion.
Experience
Essential
- At least 10 years experience, combined at national and international levels, in Health Promotion, focusing on the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programmes and initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience in the underlying social determinants of health and capacity building for Health Promotion.
- Experience in interacting with Health Promotion networks.
Skills
- Knowledge of management and strategic planning processes to provide critical input into the process as the representative of Health Promotion.
- Knowledge of the latest trends in the development, implementation and monitoring of health promotion strategies and related evidence based practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and accepted practices and approaches of health promotion in general and emergency settings involving determinants of health to develop and deliver a multi-focused and evidence based programme and related plans, strategies, services, and activities at global, regional and country levels.
- Leadership skills to build and maintain effective partnerships across the Organization, health/public health field and different sectors at all levels of government and society.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Moving forward in a changing environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
Other skills (e.g. IT)
Computer proficiency in MS Office and Data management.
REMUNERATION
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 84,721 (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, and currently amounts to USD 1680 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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 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.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/ . Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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