| The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. | |
| Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/14/FT671 Title: National Professional Officer; Health Systems and Services Grade: NO-C Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: Initially for one year | Date: 15 December 2014 Application Deadline: 14 January 2015 (6 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization unit: AF_SSR AF South-East Sub-Region (AF_SSR) / AF_ETH Ethiopia (AF_ETH) |
| OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The objectives of the health systems and services development is to contribute to the improvement of country capabilities: In the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national health policies, In the design of health sector strategies, support in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation, Of development of human resources for health polices, strategies, and plans, its implementation, monitoring and evaluation, Of assessing, designing, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of country health information systems, including HMIS and health research systems, And to establish a WCO focal point for health systems and services, heath information evidence and research and Human Resources for health. | |
| Description of duties: Under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative and liaising with the regional/ICST focal points of HSP, HRH and IER, the incumbent performs the following duties :- Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of heath sector polices, health sector development plans and programs Collaborates with the give support and guidance to the organization and operational of the health systems with particular emphasis to district health systems. Contributes to the development and application of health sector reform programs Provides support in the national HRH needs assessment, development of polices and strategies, their implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Contributes to the national health information System assessment, and health research systems assessment, design and implementation of plans. Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisors. | |
| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Education: Essential:- Medical Degree from recognized university Desirable:- - Experience in public health, management, research, training and service delivery - Public health training at MPH level. | |
| Skills: Possess knowledge and skills in the area of organization and management, including situation assessment, planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluation of health services and HRH. Posses the knowledge and skills of project design and evaluation. Ability to conduct, review and evaluate health research and research reports. Ability to design, organize and conduct trainings, Knowledge of national, regional and international polices and strategies in health sector with emphasis to health services, HRH and HIS. OTHER SKILLS: Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint. COMPETENCIES: - Producing results - Communicating in a credible and effective way - Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond - Moving forward in a changing environment | |
| Experience: Essential:- - 5 Years of work experience on health systems strengthening, human resources for health, health information system design, and implementation and evaluation oat national levels. - Experience in managing public health services management at various levels. - Experience of work with and at the national level. | |
| Languages: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, and fluency in the working language of the Country | |
| Additional Information: Annual remuneration: USD 19,331 Payable in ETB Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Please provide your cellphone number and valid e-mail address. Applicants within government employment and/or with outstanding obligations will not be considered unless a letter of release is produced. Long-listed candidates may be contacted to sit a written test or presentation prior to final short-listing. This does not preclude a written test or presentation prior to final interview. Interviews will take place using a competency-based approach. Note! That this is a National Professional Officer position. Only applications from nationals of ETHIOPIA will be accepted. Please REFRAIN from applying if you are not ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL | |
| This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. | |
| A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening | |
| Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. | |
| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. | |
| WHO is committed to workforce diversity. | |
| Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. | |
