Health Systems Adviser Full-Time

Objectives of programme

Integrated service delivery and Human resources: to provide technical advice and expertise for the development of integrated people-centred services for communities and referral for optimal use of resources by all programmes; to accelerate progress towards universal coverage of safe and quality health services; to assist the country to develop and manage a competent and motivated health workforce that can deliver integrated people-centred services.Coordination of health partners and better alignment of funding mechanisms from Global Health Initiatives: ensure that all stakeholders are aligned with the national priorities and plans; they use common M&E and review mechanisms aiming at strengthening one national health system.

Description of duties

The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and agenda: 1. Provide technical support, catalyse change, and build sustainable institutional capacity of the MoH in the formulation of plans, development and implementation of innovative approaches to health sector reforms with focus on service delivery, patient safety and health workforce;2. Provide leadership and engage in partnerships for the achievement of universal health coverage;3. Stimulate the generation, dissemination and application of valuable knowledge in the area of service delivery/HR and UHC4. Undertake in-depth health systems development analysis and policy dialogue based on specific national and regional policy issues, in close collaboration with the HSP Technical Unit and other relevant units within Health Systems and Innovations Cluster at both Regional and HQ level;5. Enhance coordination and communication of partners using different funding mechanisms (e.g. the Global Fund, PROSAUDE) around one common plan and M&E platform6. Coordinate the health system cluster team development and implementation of work plans in support of integrated service delivery and the health sector reforms (not more than 20% of time);7. Support the WR function in Advocacy, Partnership and Representation, implementation and review of CCS; Resource Mobilization, Policy Development and Technical Cooperation vis a vis the government, partners and AFRO programmes and Administration and Management of the country office.

Required qualification

Education

Essential: Advanced University Degree in a health related field with a postgraduate degree (master’s equivalent) in public health, health systems management, health policy/planning, health economics or related health/social sciences.
Desirable: Training in health service delivery, policy analysis and development, health planning, human resources for health development and management.

Experience

Essential: At least7 years’ experience in the management of public health programmes including at least 5 years at international level.
Desirable: Experience and knowledge of the work of WHO and other related UN agencies will be advantageous.

Skills

High level of expertise and knowledge of at least one of the core priority areas outlined aboveExpertise in developing health program strategiesExpertise in managing a teamGood knowledge of policy making, planning and financing processes in the health sector and health coordination mechanisms and partnerships Knowledge of health systems development and management in low or middle income countries

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork;
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences;
• Communication;
• Ensuring the effective use of resources;
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Portuguese. Expert knowledge of Spanish.

Remuneration

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,332 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2758 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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;
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• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world;
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.