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Young Professional (Health Systems Research) - (2201116)

 
 
Grade: P1
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 18 months

Posting Date: Feb 23, 2022, 8:35:56 AM

Closing Date: Mar 16, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva
Organization: HQ/HSR Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research SCI
Schedule: Full-time
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your
personal device's system settings.
 
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (the Alliance) is a hosted partnership within the Science
Division, that aims to promote the generation and use of health policy and systems research to improve the
performance of health systems as a means of achieving organizational goals of UHC and SDGs. The objectives
of the Alliance are to :

 Stimulate the generation and synthesis of policy-relevant health systems knowledge, encompassing
evidence, tools and methods;
 Promote the dissemination and use of health policy and systems knowledge to improve the
performance of health systems; and
Facilitate the strengthening of capacity for the generation, dissemination and use of HPSR knowledge
among researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders. As part of its core priority to strengthen
capacities for health policy and systems research, the alliance offers the opportunity to early-career
researchers, communicators, decision-makers, and other health policy and systems actors through its
Young Professionals programme to increase their exposure to, and develop competencies for health
policy and systems research.

The Young Professionals programme aims to:

Provide real-world experience in health policy and systems research for early-career professionals;
Expose early-career researchers, communicators, decision-makers and other health policy and systems
actors to the UN system through work in the WHO; and
Strengthen capacities in the field of health policy and systems research.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Each Young Professional will work with a Technical Officer in one of the Alliance's key thematic areas, as well
as develop her or his own research/communications/policy project. The incumbent will have a supervisor who
will be able to provide support and guidance as the incumbent contributes to these projects. Following a brief
orientation, the incumbent and supervisor will agree to work on a programme of work which may include some
of the following activities:

Undertake research and data collection to support specific projects;

Support the delivery of research and other projects;
Assist in, and where appropriate, take the lead in drafting, formatting and editing a range of publications
and reports;
Assist in, and where appropriate, take the lead in organizing dissemination and communications
activities - including events, webinars, data visualizations, digital and online content - relevant to the
projects with which the Young Professional is involved.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

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Essential: A university degree in a field relevant to public health and/or health policy.

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public and/or health communication/ advocacy.

Experience

Essential: One year of work experience (including internships) in the field of health policy and systems
research, preferably in low- or middle-income countries. Demonstrated leadership experience either during or
after school.

Desirable: Publications (peer-reviewed, as well as a newspaper or other popular outputs). Conference

presentation(s).

Skills

Skills and ability to: conduct literature reviews and synthesize research findings.
Prepare clear and concise written communications;
Set up and maintain database files, perform queries and retrieve data to prepare reports;
Communicate effectively with diverse groups;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Moving forward in a changing environment

Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 38,523 (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 2636 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.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

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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.

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.
*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational
qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
 

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