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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE
PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the sub regional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Country Office is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the country/ies, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization.
The incumbent will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team which provides technical cooperation to the country in the areas of epidemiology and One Health, arboviruses and analytics. The successful achievement of the program objectives requires close coordination with the Advisor, Health Emergencies and PWR, as well as with national collaborating centers and other national agencies and non-governmental organizations. In performing his/her duties, the incumbent will follow the guidelines of the Organization’s General Program of Work; the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), the Strategic Plan and its Biennial Work Plan (BWP) of the Organization; policy orientations; Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); mandates of the Governing Bodies; manuals, strategies and other directives regarding technical cooperation. The incumbent will work in coordination and close collaboration with all relevant staff in the country office and national authorities.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Health Emergencies (PHE/BRA), the incumbent will be responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
a) Provide guidance to SUS on One Health-related matters to improve cooperation among authorities in Brazil and the Region, including the national multi-sectoral technical committee for One Health;
b) Support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national multi-sectoral strategies and plans for emerging zoonotic diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential; as well as planning for arboviral and other diseases;
c) Enhance national and subnational public health capacities, under the guidance of the Advisor, particularly concerning surveillance, preparedness, response, and recovery from risks and threats emerging from the human-animal-environment interaction, including arboviral diseases, and support associated trainings;
d) Support authorities and partner networks to strengthen preparedness, detection and response to emerging diseases in the Amazon-Darien Region and other biomes;
e) Provide advice in collaboration with the Advisor, on the creation and application of scientific evidence on arboviruses, and the links between human, animal and ecosystem health, and contribute to foresight on emerging threats to health and contribute to the One Health agenda setting; as well as research on other epidemic diseases (e.g burden of diarrheal diseases etc.);
f) Support the development of One Health guidance (e.g. adaptation of Quadripartite aligned operational tools) and arboviruses, including MOSAIC, and guidance on health analytics and intelligence;
g) Support preparedness efforts for emerging zoonotic diseases, including contingency planning and simulation exercises in collaboration with the Advisor;
h) Increase early detection capabilities related to spillover events t, including event-based surveillance, expansion and strengthening of surveillance in wildlife, surveillance through technical support, using human and animal healthcare data and other approaches;
i) Support the implementation of emergency operations centers for epidemic and zoonotic threats for human and animal health (e.g Avian Influenza,), as well as dengue and other urban arboviruses;
j) Support intelligence processes through the implementation of advanced analytics and contribute to initiatives like syndromic surveillance using clinical data, with guidance from the Advisor, Health Emergencies;
k) Collaborate on international projects related to Health Emergencies and emerging diseases with national and subnational counterparts, with a focus on zoonotic disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics, managing all aspects of project reporting (e.g. Pandemic Fund);
l) Assist in designing, planning, implementation, and monitoring of Emergencies, Evidence and Health Intelligence projects funded by national or international voluntary contributions;
m) Collaborate in the preparation of the Country Office’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the execution of national technical cooperation related to Health Emergencies and Disaster and Implementation;
n) Provide technical support for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Special Projects and cooperation agreements with government entities (Ministry of Health, other Ministries and federal agencies/institutions, States and Municipalities), and implementing partners; including preparation and maintenance of project documents and reports;
o) Support the organization’s participation in technical and political forums under the guidance of the area coordinator and / or PWR, to ensure effective negotiation, implementation and M & E of projects TCs/TAs;Cooperate and collaborate in providing an integrated technical cooperation with other teams and projects of the CO, in line with the Country Cooperation Strategy;
p) Contribute, when requested, to coordinate staff (technical and administrative) and support the establishment of clear work objectives, , providing timely coaching and feedback, and supporting staff development opportunities ensuring a positive teamwork approach;
q) Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Representation’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP), with the guidance of the Advisor, analyzing political, technical, and socioeconomic contexts to inform international cooperation efforts and ensure effective resource mobilization initiatives;
r) Promote horizontal, south-south and/or triangular cooperation for health development and innovation, leveraging WHO Collaborating Centers (WCC) and other partnerships;
s) Provide technical support, working closely with the Advisor, on knowledge management for areas of work assigned, using all the available means for the dissemination of relevant scientific and technical information, sharing of successful practices and results achieved within the scope of technical cooperation, while contributing to position PAHO’s technical leadership in health and preserving the institutional memory;
t) Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health, social science or field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in medical sciences, epidemiology or public health.
If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the WHED database, a list updated by the IAU / UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.
Experience
Essential: Five years of national professional experience in disease prevention and control, including One Health, and application of statistical methods on routine health data.
Desirable: At least 3 years of experience with international health organizations (UN, NGO etc).
SKILLS
PAHO Competencies:
Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others. - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams’ successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary;
understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/ attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues.
Respecting and valuing individual differences: Treats everyone with dignity and respect, fostering positive relationships with everyone. Reflects on personal behavior to avoid stereotypes and considers situations from the perspective of others.
Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge – Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed.
Knowing and managing yourself: Manages stress/Invite feedback/Continuously learn - Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary. Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks feedback to improve knowledge and performance; shows self-awareness when seeking and receiving feedback; uses feedback to improve own performance. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps.
Producing Results: Deliver quality results/Take responsibility - Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own timelines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Make proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience.
Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change/Adapt to change - Suggests and articulates effective and efficient proposals for change as needed when new circumstances arise. Quickly and effectively adapts own work approach in response to new demands and changing priorities. Is open to new ideas, approaches and working methods; adjusts own approach to embrace change initiatives.
Technical Expertise
− Technical expertise in the areas of communicable disease prevention and control programs.
− Ability to use analysis software (e.g. R) and development of analytics for decision making.
− Knowledge of arboviral diseases including new technologies for integrated vector control and One Health approaches.
− Understanding statistical algorithms for aberration detection.
− Knowledge of planning, monitoring, evaluation and control of the technical cooperation actions programs.
− Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the technical cooperation processes.
− Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions.
− Knowledge and skills for the development, implementation and analysis of technical cooperation programs and activities, including budget programming and control.
− Ability to work independently and to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a complex organizational environment.
− Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.
Languages
Very good knowledge of Portuguese with a working knowledge of English or Spanish. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
REMUNERATION
Annual Salary: (Net of taxes)
R$292,731.00
This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term positions at the same grade level. PAHO offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits may include: 2.5 days annual leave per month, generous telework policy, parental leave, sick leave, pension plan, and health insurance scheme. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening. The post description is the official documentation for organizational purposes. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org. PAHO is committed to workforce individual differences. PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct. PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. PAHO is a smoke-free environment. Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. Applicants must be nationals of Brazil or hold a permanent local work visa (permanent resident card).