OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Family Health Program (FHP) unit works to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in general and that of women in particular. Its primary functions are to support the Ministry of Health to adopt and implement Evidence Based Norms and Standards to realize the attainment of the highest state of sexual and reproductive health among Ethiopian people.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
– Review and analyse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policies, strategies, programmes and related legislation;- Coordinate sexual and reproductive health care activities, including family planning (FP) activities- Provide technical support and advise the national sexual and reproductive health including family planning technical teams in the development of strategies for SRH, including family planning, maternal and newborn health (MNH) and gender sensitivity of programs- Provide technical assistance in the development of operational plans and training tools for SRH/MNH and facilitate the dissemination of SRH including family planning strategies, plans and relevant tools; works for gender mainstreaming in health- Provide technical assistance for the implementation of SRH/MNH/FP interventions;- Establish and coordinate effective partnerships with key stakeholders and donor agencies involved in SRH including family planning; collaborates with relevant programs like HIV, IMNCI, Malaria and other common diseases-Support in promotion and implementation of operations research for SRH including family planning and MNH;- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of SRH including family planning and MNH programmes;- Performs in a polyvalent manner any other duties as required for the success of the programme.Achievement Activities Include: Adoption of evidence based cost effective interventions and documentation of best practices in national SRH programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Medical Doctor with post graduate qualification in public health, Obstetrics-gynaecology or Paediatrics and Child health
Desirable:
Experience
Essential: Five years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and supervision of reproductive health activities at National, State or Local Government Area level and MCH/FP activities at national level is essential.
Desirable: -Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral Organizations at country level.-Prior experience in government health managerial experience, especially in Reproductive Health would be an advantage.
Skills
-Technical expertise in public health.- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international level- Competency in documentation of events and evaluation of programmes- Skills in design of studies, analysis of data and writing reports.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Teamwork
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 20,311 (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 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.
- 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.
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa
