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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

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: Broader coverage with rapid impact interventions, including in complex emergencies; Use of strengthened vector control to simultaneously reduce the transmission of several diseases; Improved surveillance and quality care in resource limited settings for diseases where this approach brings the best chance of preventing severely disfiguring disease or reducing deaths.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide substantive contribution to the development of appropriate leishmaniasis control strategies, plans, guidelines in the context of the NTD/PTC framework; Provide expert advice, technical assistance and support to endemic countries; In coordination with WHO respective regions, Ministries of Health and Academic Institutions, participate in the initiation, implementation and evaluation of the activities regarding visceral leishmaniasis control.. Contribute to building innovative approaches for integration of interventions into community and primary health care based initiatives including the UHC integrated interventions ; Prepare technical briefings and/or technical documents as required; analyzing national leishmaniasis control plans and surveillance data, update country profiles, support countries in the development and adaptation of their policy guidelines, specific requirements and priorities, as related to the implementation of control of leishmaniasis activities. Provide technical input and support the development of guidelines, manuals, surveillance and other disease specific tools and the initiation and/or strengthening of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of the programme and validation of programme target achievements; Perform other related duties as required, including participation in and representation of the visceral leishmaniasis control programme at international events, follow up of WHO collaborating centers and monitoring the distribution and access to diagnostic and treatment supplies and services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Medical degree with post-graduate degree in public health and/or tropical medicine.
 

Desirable: Training in epidemiology, or tropical diseases control.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years of experience in tropical medicine, public health or epidemiology with adequate experience in visceral leishmaniasis elimination programmes; experience at national and international level in leishmaniasis control, preferably in Asia; relevant experience in providing technical assistance to countries and stakeholders. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
 

Desirable: Demonstrated experience in WHO, another UN Agency to other international organization.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the epidemiology and control of tropical diseases, preferably leishmaniasis, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.


• Thorough knowledge of elimination programmes, preferably on visceral leishmaniasis elimination.


• Knowledge of general public health and approaches to integrated control of tropical diseases.


• Proven ability to provide technical advice on tropical diseases control and prevention methods, practices and principles.

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: Intermediate 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 74,913 (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 5306 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.


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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.


• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.


• 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.

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