Technical Officer

WHO
Aden
Healthcare
Posted on 07 Sep, 2022
Closing on 21 Sep, 2022
Job Description
Technical Officer - (2208232)

 Grade: NO-B
 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Up to 12 months initially, to be extended based on the
availability of funds, need for the position and performance.
 Posting Date: Sep 6, 2022, 8:44:30 AM
 Closing Date: Sep 21, 2022, 12:59:00 AM
 Primary Location: Yemen-Aden
 Organization: EM_YEM WHO Representative's Office, Yemen
 Schedule: Full-time

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated
above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country,
cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and
harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
In the context of Emergency Health and Nutrition Project funded by World Bank, the Project
Development Objective is to contribute to the provision of basic health and essential nutrition
services for the benefit of the Yemeni population.
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.    Act as the focal point for planning and implementation of EHNP supported activities in
Aden and Hadramout Hubs (including day to day management and follow up).
2.    Ensure, follow up and push forward implementation of EHNP activities at field level in
Aden and Hadramout within WHO and with implementing partners and stakeholders including
 UNICEF, GHOs, DHOs, etc.
3.    Under the guidance of EHNP PMU manage operational issues of EHNP activities in Aden
and Hadramout hubs, he/she will work and take actions to resolve difficulties that may occur.
4.    Prepare and submit bi-monthly reports and presentations on progress, implementation
(actual versus planned), disbursement (in coordination with grant officer), etc.
5.    Ensure that communication and visibility of EHNP and SOPs are implemented.
6.    Liaise and coordinate with persons responsible for hospitals component of EHNP, as well as
WASH, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Environmental Social Management Framework
(ESMF), and Medical Waste Management Plan (MWMP) to ensure that these measures and
plans are enacted.
7.    Provide technical inputs on implementation activities EHP to facilitate on technical aspects
of implementation of project supported activities.
8.    Follow up on procurement and supply chain issues and maintain a database of all supplies
provided to hospitals in the hub.  
9.    Inform Third Party Monitoring (TPM) of activities requiring M&E and following up on
their findings, recommendations, etc.
10.    Conduct field visits that will provide technical support and improve service availability and
performance of supported hospitals as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

 Essential: Bachelor's degree in degree in medicine or public health or health systems/services

administration
 Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in medicine, public health,
health financing, health systems, business administration or related field. Specialized training in
emergency management; project management trainings in humanitarian response
 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/.

Experience

 Essential: At least two years of related experience in health operations, with proven experience
in managing health emergencies in the context of humanitarian crises. Related experience in
managing human and financial resources.
 Desirable: Relevant work experience in outbreaks and/or health emergency and project
management. Related experience in development and implementation of strategies and action
plans within WHO and/or UN agencies.
 Functional Knowledge and Skills
1.    Demonstrated skills in and knowledge of the humanitarian aid projects and their
implementation in emergencies contexts as related to public health, complemented by
demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations.
2.    Proven skills in coordination of activities between the different stakeholders.
3.    Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of public
health, medicine and health service delivery.
4.    Good time and stress management in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
5.    Knowledge of WHO or other UN agency rules, manuals, practices and procedures is an
asset.
6.    Good skills and knowledge with results-based management (RBM) and/or enterprise
resource planning (ERP) systems

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

1. Teamwork
* 2.  Respecting and promoting cultural differences
* 3. Communication
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English and local language.

 
Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.
 For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
 WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
 Applications from females are particularly encouraged.
 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.
 Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your
application, please ensure that 
 your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;
 all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;
 all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. 
 Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible. 

How to Apply
Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply online. The vacancies may be accessed
through:

 Career portal (WHO staff/internal): https://careers.who.int/careersection/in/jobsearch.ftl

 Career portal (external candidates): https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?
job=2208232&tz=GMT%2B03%3A00&tzname=Asia%2FAden
 The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  

Interested candidates are kindly requested to observe the closure date and time outlined on
the requisition at the time they access it through Stellis.  This deadline; set by the system,
reflects your personal device’s system setting.  Applications received after the closure of the
requisition are not accepted.

NB.: For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 

1.    Your profile is properly completed and updated; 
2.    All required details regarding your qualifications, education, and training are provided; 
3.    Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. 
4.    Kindly note that CVs/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.