Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) is a pro-poor initiative with benefits well beyond health that contribute directly and indirectly to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Control of these diseases has the further advantage of being able to produce visible and measurable results quickly in ways that improve lives, promote economic productivity, and build expertise at the community level. WHO is promoting the intensification of control of neglected tropical diseases through a focus on three main activities: 1. Broader coverage with rapid impact interventions, including in complex emergencies; 2. Use of strengthened vector control to simultaneously reduce the transmission of several diseases; 3. Improved surveillance, management of cases and quality care in resource limited settings for diseases where this approach brings the best chance of preventing severely disfiguring disease or reducing deaths.
Provide strategiccoordination based on scientific and epidemiological evidence on the efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis, within the context of universal health coverage integrated with other large-scale preventive chemotherapy and skin NTDS. Lead WHO's overall technical coordination in support of Onchocerciasis elimination in endemic countries to reach the 2030 NTD road map targets and beyond. Organize and coordinate the Onchocerciasis Technical Subgroup (OTS) work and meetings and disseminate its conclusions to guide relevant stakeholders. Serves as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise. Liaise with relevant WHO regional offices and the NGDO Coordination Group in relation to donors and to endemic countries; Coordinate, support evidence gathering and guidance development to refine the strategy for onchocerciasis elimination mapping as and when needed. Promote and coordinate monitoring and evaluation of onchocerciasis elimination, to inform evidence-based guidance and decision making. Develop guidelines and standard operational procedures for the practical use of the available technologies at the field level for mapping, implementing interventions, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation for onchocerciasis elimination and scabies control.9Provide guidance and support to WHO Regional and Country Offices and through them to the endemic countries in planning, implementing and monitoring of onchocerciasis elimination programmes in the large-scale preventive chemotherapy package withing the context of universal health coverage. Promote the development of operations and health systems research in relation to onchocerciasis elimination (mapping, diagnostics, stopping MDAs…), and to comprehensive eye care in onchocerciasis endemic areas/communities and also interventions in the control of scabies.Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Essential: Medical degree from a recognized university combined with an advanced university degree in public health.
Desirable: A post-graduate specialization in public health, tropical medicine, medical entomology, or community eye health.
Essential: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the management of communicable disease control programmes or projects in the field of onchocerciasis with governmental and nongovernmental health systems, including five years at the international level. Experience working with communities and/or community-based organizations in the planning and delivery of health services. Demonstrated experience in an international context.
Desirable: Experience in developing countries. Experience working with international partnerships.
Strong knowledge of global health issues with in-depth knowledge of issues related to NTDs as a large and onchocerciasis elimination in particular. Ability to identify priorities, develop technical guidance and tools in the field of onchocerciasis elimination to build consensus on standards vis-a-vis onchocerciasis elimination. A good communicator with skills to present information clearly, both orally and in writing and able to make judgments using available evidence with ability to work within and contribute to a team. Good knowledge of and experience in engaging a diverse group of international, regional and national stakeholders, including professional networks. Proven ability in convening or facilitating events at national and international levels. Skills and experience in developing proposals for resource mobilization, research protocols, and in writing, editing of reports, publishing, technical guidance or advocacy materials. Demonstrated skills in project/programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
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 89,837 (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 5937 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.
Purpose of the Position
Responsibilities include, inter alia, to contribute to the development of strategic plans and advice Member States on the development and implementation of policies for the elimination of onchocerciasis; the analysis of national strategies, support to countries in their adaptation of such, the development of guidelines, tools and spearheading/encouraging exchange of information and common understanding/approaches.
2. Job Description
Objectives of the Program and the immediate Strategic Objective
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) is a pro-poor initiative with benefits well beyond health that contribute directly and indirectly to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Control of these diseases has the further advantage of being able to produce visible and measurable results quickly in ways that improve lives, promote economic productivity, and build expertise at the community level. WHO is promoting the intensification of control of neglected tropical diseases through a focus on three main activities: 1. Broader coverage with rapid impact interventions, including in complex emergencies; 2. Use of strengthened vector control to simultaneously reduce the transmission of several diseases; 3. Improved surveillance, management of cases and quality care in resource limited settings for diseases where this approach brings the best chance of preventing severely disfiguring disease or reducing deaths.
*Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the work environment within and outside the organization)
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, Eradication and Elimination, within the Unit of Prevention Treatment and Care (PTC). Assist with the formulation and implementation of evidence-based strategies and guidance for the elimination of onchocerciasis, including vector control measures, as part of comprehensive and integrated public health approaches against NTD within the context of universal health coverage. Provide leadership and ensure overall coordination, technical support, normative guidance and monitoring and evaluation towards Onchocerciasis elimination and scabies control.Provide technical guidance to Regions and countries, capacity building; and involvement of relevant partners for implementation. He/she will work with a range of Member States and international partnerships and alliances (professional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector).
*Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
3. Recruitment Profile
Competencies: Generic
Describe the core, management competencies required - See WHO competency model - list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
*1. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
*2. Producing results
*3. Fostering integration and teamwork
4. Communicating in a credible and effective way
5. Moving forward in a changing environment
Functional Knowledge and Skills
*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
1) Good knowledge of global health issues with in-depth knowledge of issues related to NTD as a large and Onchocerciasis elimination in particular.2) Ability to identify priorities, develop technical guidance and tools in the field of Onchocerciasis elimination to build consensus on standards vis-a-vis Onchocerciasis elimination.3) A good communicator with skills to present information clearly, both orally and in writing and able to make judgments using available evidence with ability to work within and contribute to a team. 4) Good knowledge of and experience in engaging a diverse group of international, regional and national stakeholders, including professional networks. 5) Proven ability in convening or facilitating events at national and international levels. 6) Skills and experience in developing proposals for resource mobilization, research protocols, and in writing, editing of reports, publishing, technical guidance or advocacy materials. 7) Demonstrated skills in project/programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Education Qualifications
*Essential
Medical degree from a recognized university. Advanced degree in public health.
Desirable
A post-graduate specialization in public health, tropical medicine, medical entomology, or community eye health.
Experience
*Essential
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the management of communicable disease control programmes or projects, preferably in the field of onchocerciasis with governmental and nongovernmental health systems, including 5 years at the international level. Experience working with communities and/or community-based organizations in the planning and delivery of health services. Demonstrated experience in an international context.
Desirable
Experience in developing countries. Experience working with international partnerships.
4. Use of Language Skills
Languages
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Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Computer literacy