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Technical Officer - (1901529)  Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: 12 months: 

Job Posting

: Apr 12, 2019, 8:27:03 AM

Closing Date

: May 3, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/HIV HIV/AIDS (CDS)

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Department of HIV coordinates WHO's HIV work and hosts the Global Hepatitis Programme (GHP). The WHO Programme on HIV is guided by the Global Health Strategy (GHSS) on HIV 2016 - 2021. The work of GHP is guided by the Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis 2016-2021. Both GHSSs commit to ending the AIDS and viral hepatitis epidemics as public health threats by 2030 - consistent with the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015. The GHSS describes the health sector contribution towards the achievement of these targets. Each of the two (HIV and viral hepatitis) GHSSs outlines a vision, goals and actions for the global health sector response, including five strategic directions: strengthening and focusing national HIV/hepatitis programmes and plans through sound strategic information and good governance; defining a package of essential HIV/hepatitis services and high-impact interventions along the HIV/hepatitis services continuum; adapting and delivering the HIV/hepatitis services continuum for different populations and locations to maximize quality and achieve equitable coverage; implementing systems to fully fund the continuum of HIV/hepatitis services and to minimize the risk of financial hardship for those requiring the services; and embracing innovation to drive rapid progress. The objective of the Department of HIV and Hepatitis is to lead an effective organization wide HIV and hepatitis effort to support Member States in the implementation of the Strategies. The Key Populations and Innovative Prevention (KPP) unit is to provide normative and technical support in the areas of biomedical prevention such as pre-exposure prophylaxis, HIV testing services, and voluntary medical male circumcision, as well as all relevant prevention and treatment for key populations. The department of HIV and Hepatitis works closely with WHO country and regional staff, as well as ministries of health and key partners to maximize WHO's impact in countries. The WHO HIV testing services team within the KPP unit focuses on three streams of work supporting (1) introduction and scale-up of innovations, (2) development of normative guidance and supportive implementation tools, and (3) tailored country support and coordination.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide technical support in the updating and development of norms and standards on HIV testing services (HTS), in their dissemination, in capacity building, in country implementation and in monitoring the uptake of the norms and standards at the country level. Support literature and other evidence reviews and policy analysis of new HTS areas, such as recency assays. Develop and maintain a network of WHO technical focal points, advocate and provide technical guidance to scale up testing among men (including self-testing HIVST). Coordinate, with key stakeholders at country and regional level, the analysis of evidence and key information and support the dissemination that is needed relevant to the epidemiolocal settings of the regions and countries. Support the development of capacity building tools for WHO staff at regional and country offices to enhance technical assistance, including the development and updating of HTS policies and strategies, updating testing algorithms, and operationalization of norms and standards adapted to settings and populations. Provide expert technical assistance to countries on HIV testing services policy and strategy development, standard operating procedures, and any other request related to HIV testing services. Developing/updating monitoring systems/tools for HIV testing services, including guidance on use of tools such as risk screening tools, conduct data verification and quality assurance, and contribute to global reports on HTS. Responsible for managing the Gates grant on testing, including work planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting in collaboration with the programme management unit of the Department of HIV and Hepatitis. Any other duties as assigned by the first level supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : University degree in Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, or relevant Social Science.

Desirable : Advanced studies in epidemiology would be an asset.

Experience

Essential : Five years of public health work experience of which at least three years focus on HIV testing and prevention. Some of this experience gained in an international context.

Desirable : Documented work experience in LMIC on HTS and HIVST would be an asset.

Skills

Excellent research, analytical and presentation skills. Proven ability to manage an area of work and produce technical results. Good project management skills. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Moving forward in a changing environment

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable : Beginners knowledge of French.

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 60,233 (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 3393 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: 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: www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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: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.