National Professional Officer (Maternal&Reproductive Health) At World Health Organization (WHO)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity of mothers, newborns and children and to the promotion of adolescent health and development by strengthening national capacities in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions aimed at improving health status, by establishing effective partnerships with health development partners for an integrated approach to primary health care.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1- Serve as the WHO focal point for the implementation of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent and elderly health interventions; 2- Support the Ministry of Public Health, other Government departments, Partners and NGOs, in the development, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of policies, strategies and plans relating to maternal health, neonatal -natal, infant and adolescent, including nutrition; 3 – Support the development process, the implementation of norms, quality standards of services and tools contributing to the reduction of maternal, neonatal, infant and adolescent mortality, in particular those relating to clinical and community IMCI; 4 – Provide support for the design and implementation of programs aimed at increasing access of young people and adolescents to disease prevention and health promotion services through school health programs and academic, adolescent health and other initiatives; 5 – Strengthen collaboration between agencies of the United Nations System, bilateral and multilateral partners and NGOs involved in maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health programs, including nutrition; 6 – Support the monitoring/evaluation of nursery, neonatal, infant and adolescent programs and the mobilization of resources; 7 – Provide support for operational research on various aspects of reproductive, child and adolescent health, and nutrition, including the documentation and dissemination of good practices; 8 – Provide technical support for better integration of health programs, particularly those relating to maternal and child health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS, and for strengthening the health system with a view to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). );9 – Carry out all activities required by the WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential : Doctorate in Medicine
Desirable : Post-graduate diploma in public health, or engynecology – obstetrics or pediatrics.

EXPERIENCE

Essential : Have practical experience of at least five (05) years in planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision of maternal and child health activities at the national level.
Desirable : Have professional experience working with bilateral or multilateral organizations.

SKILLS

1.Proven knowledge of RMNCAH management in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify problems, formulate opinions and draw conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems.2. Good knowledge of health services and rules of security of RMNCAH3.Ability to establish priorities, organize, manage and adapt management style according to needs.4.Ability to build and motivate teams and work under pressure

WHO COMPETENCIES

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential: Expert knowledge of Portuguais.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at XOF 19,150,000 (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

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

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• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

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• 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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