Position Title: Team Leader (Health Systems)
Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/CO/14/FT02
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two Years
Duty Station: New Delhi, India
Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO) / SE_IND WR Office, India (SE_IND)
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 financing and health systems strengthening.
The WCO-India programme of work supports the GOI in :
1.Providing technical support in developing national policies, strategies
and activities in the area of health financing and health systems
strengthening.
2 Advocating for Universal Health Coverage and building up national
capacity in UHC related matters.
3.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 Health Financing and Health Systems strengthening with a view to
help the Government of India further develop appropriate policies, strategies
and interventions and move towards Universal Health Coverage.
Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to 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), the
incumbent will lead WCO-India team working on health systems and will have the
following responsibilities:
1. Provide technical leadership and managerial support to the WHO Country
office team working on health systems strengthening ( towards UHC), facilitate
the development and the implementation of the relevant work plans under the
WHO-GOI collaborative programme while promoting the integration of health
programmes with health systems approaches, and ensure the monitoring and
evaluation of related activities.
2. Promote the generation of evidence on health systems and contribute to
informed policy decisions by government and provide cutting edge policy advice.
Help improve the information system on health system performance and the
monitoring of progress towards UHC and facilitate its integration into the
national health information system.
3. Provide technical assistance and support for the development and
adaptation to the country context of the relevant WHO's normative materials
(including the production and/or adaptation of reports, guidelines, SOPs).
4. 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 health systems area.
5. Contribute to the management of WCO's knowledge and advise on matters
regarding health system reforms across all functions and building blocks. such
as stewardship/governance (leadership and coordination, strategy development,
regulations and laws as well as influencing other sectors to incorporate health
concerns in their policies, monitoring and evaluation for public accountability
of policy/implementation improvement); financing (revenue raising, risk and
resource pooling, resource allocation and methods of payment); resource
generation (technologies including pharmaceuticals, health workforce and knowledge
management, health facilities, country health information systems and health
metrics networks); and personal and population-based service delivery (primary
health care, hospitals, public health services, etc.).
6. Ensure technical quality and relevance of contractual engagements with
partners and institutions, make recommendations to the supervisors regarding
WHO's support.
7. Collaborate with MOH&FW and selected states in undertake gap
analyses in relevant areas of work and support capacity building efforts in
these deficient areas to ensure that priorities are fulfilled.
8. Contribute to evaluating the impact of WHO's collaboration with India
(aggregated and area specific) and to developing evaluation tools (e.g.
defining the necessary performance indicators).
9. 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.
10. Contribute to the external relationships, representation, communication
and advocacy work of the WCO aimed at improving health system transparency and
accountability.
11. Prepare administrative and technical reports and presentations and
undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
Advanced University degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Economics.
Desirable:
Post graduate degree in 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 the situation in India with regard to health
financing and health system organization with good understanding of country's
needs and priorities, of issues and policies related to Universal Health
Coverage. Very good knowledge of WHO policies, programmes and guidelines in the
related areas.
Good knowledge of the administrative functioning of government institutions
and related departments/agencies, and of the other partners in India.
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:
·
Producing results
·
Communicating in a credible and
effective way
·
Promoting WHO's position in health
leadership
·
Building and promoting partnerships
across the organization and beyond
·
Moving forward in a changing
environment
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications,
especially Excel computer skills for making high quality data analysis and
technical presentations.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 10 years of work experience with progressive responsibility in
policy analyses and advice as well as technical assistance to countries,
including capacity building; and, contribution to normative work to support
country policy and technical assistance.
Desirable:
Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 80,734 at single rate
USD 86,904 with primary dependants Post
Adjustment: 40.3 % 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.
Application Deadline: 14 March 2014
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and
interested in discussing this engagement in more detail,
please submit your resume in
confidence to the website on the link below:
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