Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/CO/13/FT23
Title: Technical Officer - Primary Health Care
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two Years
Application Deadline: 4
November 2013
Duty Station: New Delhi, India
Organization unit: SEARO
Countries (SE_ACO) / SE_IND WR Office, India (SE_IND)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Objectives of the Programme:
WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and
relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country
Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to actively support the development and
implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans in the area of
health systems strengthening and Universal Health Coverage.
The WCO-India programme of work supports the GOI in :
Providing technical support in
developing national policies, strategies and activities in the area of Health
Systems Strengthening.
Advocating for Universal Health
Coverage and building up national capacity in UHC related matters.
Facilitating the adoption of
evidence based public health interventions as well as appropriate
reforms/changes with a view to promote equity and accelerate the movement
towards Universal Health Coverage
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO:
All the Member States of WHO in the South East Asia Region share the common
value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human
right. All of WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values
of equity, solidarity and participation.
The seven point global health agenda contained in WHO's Eleventh General
Programme of Work (2006-2015) includes: (i) investing in health to reduce
poverty; (ii) building individual and global health security; (iii) promoting
universal coverage, gender equality and health related human rights; (iv)
tackling determinants of health; (v) strengthening health systems and equitable
access; (vi) harnessing knowledge, science and technology; and (vii)
strengthening governance, leadership and accountability.
WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing leadership
on global health matters; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii)
setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;
(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing
health trends.
The South -East Asia Region of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over
1.8 billion people, with India's population of 1.2 billion. The diversity of
people and health situations requires, on the demand side, a solid
understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic and demographic
patterns and trends at both aggregate as well as national and sub-national
levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable
segments of the society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a
solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems,
the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and
operate.
Mission of the WHO Country Office for India:
Within the framework of WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy the mission of
the WHO Country Office is to support India in: (i) developing and sustaining
its own health policies, health systems and public health programmes; (ii)
working to prevent and overcome threats to health; (iii) anticipating future
challenges; and (iv) advocating public health.
Purpose of the Position:
Contribute to implementation of WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with the
Government of India by supporting the work of the WHO Country Office for India
in the area of Primary Health Care with a view to help the Government of India
further develop appropriate policies, strategies and interventions to
strengthen health systems and move towards Universal Health Coverage.
Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to India (WR India)
and the direct supervision of Coordinator, Health Programmes, with a view to
achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-India biennial
workplans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with India
(2012-2017), as part of the WCO-India team working on health systems, the
incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
1. Provide technical support to the WHO Country office team working on
health systems and UHC, facilitating the development and the implementation of
the relevant work plans under the WHO-GOI collaborative programme and
supporting the monitoring and evaluation of related activities.
2. Promote and support the generation of evidence on primary health care
services including: public and private services, infrastructure and equipment
and personnel, organization and management, quality and patient safety,
performance assessment, availability of and accessibility to primary health
care services, investment and recurrent costs, financing and payment
modalities, integration of various services and support services, coordination
with other levels of care. Develop collaborations and partnerships with relevant
stakeholders in India and globally.
3. Provide technical assistance and support to relevant services of the GOI
and to other stakeholders for the development and/or adaptation to the country
context of strategies, guidelines, SOPs in the field of primary health care.
4. Facilitate the formulation and adoption of relevant policies, strategies
and interventions, promote initiatives and support the adaptation,
transposition and implementation of international norms and standards related
to primary healthcare services
5. With a view to support evidence based decision making, help the GOI
further develop systems and mechanisms for the monitoring of the situation and
the evaluation of policies, strategies and interventions in the area of primary
health care services. Help ensure the availability at both the Union and the
State levels of relevant and reliable evidence data and information on primary
health care services related issues and needs, policies, strategies and
interventions. Help further develop sustainable initiatives for evidence base
policy dialogue on primary health care services and related matters among
national authorities, national stakeholders and between them and international
experts.
6. Liaise and coordinate with concerned technical units/ departments of
MoH&FW, WHO/SEARO and WHO/HQ and with donor and development partners (UN
and bilateral) to harmonise recommendations on policies and strategies related
to the development, financing and management of primary health care services.
7. Advise on matters regarding primary health care development, financing
and management, equity and universal health coverage and foster the development
of affordable and sustainable models of service delivery.
8. Contribute to the relevant external relationships, representation,
communication and advocacy work of the WCO. Provide coordination, drafting
support and technical input for WCO publications on the development of primary
health care services, donor proposals, events, and other work including dissemination/sharing
of its experience in relevant national and international contexts.
9. Technically review contractual proposals, make recommendations to the
supervisor regarding WHO's support to primary health care related
activities/interventions.
10. Collaborate with MoH&FW in undertake gap analyses in relevant areas
of work and support capacity building efforts in these deficient areas to
ensure that priorities are fulfilled.
11. Support information brokering/exchange function of WCO India through
contributions to the health information repository at the WCO India by
collation, analysis and sharing of relevant health information and statistics.
12. Prepare administrative and technical reports and undertake any other
tasks as may be assigned by the supervisors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
Advanced University degree in Public Health or Social Sciences.
Desirable:
Post graduate qualification in Public Health, Organization of Health
Services, Health Economics, Health Policy or Social Sciences for health would
be an asset.
Skills:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health
Organization.
- Thorough knowledge of Primary Health Care policies as well as health
systems organization, financing and management issues. Good understanding of
country's needs and priorities, of issues and policies related to health care
services delivery and Universal Health Coverage. Very good knowledge of WHO
policies, programmes and guidelines in the related areas. Knowledge of the
functioning of government institutions and related departments/agencies and of
development partners in India would be an asset.
Sound technical and policy advisory skills, based on evidence. Public
health leadership skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with
government and colleagues in a team setting at national and international
levels, to share information and data and make oral and written presentations
on technical issues. Very good ability to build and maintain relations and
network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant
sectors. Understanding of the potential motivating factors within national
context and ability to adjust to new approaches in an increasingly complex
environment.
- Modern management skills (Planning and evaluation etc.) Capacity to
prepare terms of reference and to prepare and monitor and manage the
implementation of contractual agreements. Capacity to convey information and
options in a structured and credible way; ability to speak and write clearly.
Proficiency in computer applications and ability to draft reports.
- Knowledge of WHO /UN agencies programmes and practices will be an
advantage.
Competencies:
1. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
2. Communicating in a credible and effective way
3. Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
4. Producing results
5. Moving forward in a changing environment
Experience:
Essential:
At least 7 years of work experience including three years of international
experience with progressive responsibility in organisation of health services,
health systems and policy analyses and performance assessment and advice as
well as technical assistance to countries, including capacity building and
active contribution to normative work.
Desirable:
Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 67,483/- at single rate
USD 72467/- with primary dependants Post
Adjustment: 38.9 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered
as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards
due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your
profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment.
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the
vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy
announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff
Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious
consideration will be contacted.
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