OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's health across life cycle (The Programme) is to support the country in improving maternal and child health, adolescent and elderly health, as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights, in a gender sensitive approach

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Provide technical input in the development and implementation and follow up of MCAH/ SRH and Elderly health projects at country office.
2. Identify priority health -related issues among the targeted population and ensure that these are properly addressed in an integrated primary healthcare approach.
3. Work closely with the Ministry of health and other partners to ensure proper and timely implementation of the program activities.
4. Technically review program reports, proposals and other documents relevant to the program and make recommendations on best practice.
5. Undertake regular field visits to attend field health coordination meetings.
6. Contribute effectively to the implementation of the activities planned for Crisis Response.
7. Collect and compile data, including analysis related to the above-mentioned areas, to generate evidence-based information to support sound decision making and reorientation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First University degree in public health
Desirable: Advanced degree in PH (Masters) is desirable.

 

Experience

Essential: At least 1 year of experience in health sector or public health related areas
Desirable: Work experience with UN system or international non-governmental organizations

 

 

Skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively. Demonstrate ability to work in challenging and multidisciplinary settings. Good knowledge of the right to health in the context of the country and health systems approaches to improving health rights. Sound knowledge of public health. Excellent presentation skills.

 

 

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Producing results

 

 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Excellent knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

 

Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Proficiency in Microsoft office.

 

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at LBP 86,508,000 (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. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 
1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 
3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. 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.

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