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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Global Tuberculosis Programme (GTB) leads and guides the global effort to end the TB epidemic through universal access to people-centred prevention and care, multisectoral action and innovation. GTB specifically: provides global leadership to end TB through strategy development, political and multisectoral engagement, strengthening review and accountability, advocacy, and partnerships, including with civil society; shapes the TB research and innovation agenda and stimulates the generation, translation and dissemination of knowledge; develops policy options, norms and standards for TB prevention and care and facilitates their implementation; provides specialized technical support for Member States and partners, working with WHO regional and country offices to catalyse change and build sustainable capacity; and monitors, evaluates and reports on the status of the TB epidemic and progress in financing and implementation of the End TB Strategy at global, regional and country levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Review of data that are collected from Member States in annual rounds of global TB data collection, and follow-up with countries as appropriate.  Analysis of data that are collected from Member States in annual rounds of global TB data collection, and the preparation of related figures, tables and text for WHO's global TB report, regional and country profiles, papers for publication, customized analyses and fact sheets. Contribute to the development of guidance, tools and related support for the transition from paper to digital case-based national surveillance systems for TB, including provision of specialized technical assistance to selected countries. Contribute to the development of guidance, tools and related support for the routine analysis and use of epidemiological, economic and other relevant data for planning and prioritization of TB activities, including via the development or maintenance of global data repositories, production of eLearning material, country missions, meetings and workshops. Provide customized information, analyses and advice to other teams in WHO and external partners, using the data held in WHO's global TB database and other relevant databases. Contribute to the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of periodic national surveys to measure the burden of TB disease, including production of guidance on survey methods, provision of technical assistance to surveys in selected countries, preparation of summary material on major results and lessons learned for WHO's global TB report, and preparation of papers for peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to other work in TME, as appropriate.Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first-level university degree in a quantitative-related subject (e.g. mathematics, economics, computer sciences, information technology, or related subject
 

Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in epidemiology, health informatics, health economics, or closely related subject.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of experience related to epidemiology, economics/financing or health information systems, including analytical work with large databases. At least two years of experience working on data analyses related to TB. Two years of experience of working on projects, studies or analyses related to developing countries. Relevant experience of working with governmental, academic and international organizations/institutions. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
 

Desirable: Experience of working with WHO or the UN System. Experience of designing and building end-to-end data repositories and/or configuring and using a health information system (e.g. DHIS2). Experience of developing teaching material, particularly in eLearning format. Experience of working on analyses required for major global reports. Proven ability to publish papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of principles and methods related to the analysis of epidemiological and/or economic and financial data. Excellent analytical and data management skills, including a high level of competency in a statistical package (either Stata or R). Good understanding of health information system design and implementation. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to prepare high-quality presentations. Ability to develop tools and related guidelines. Proven ability to work in a wide variety of countries, and to facilitate workshops and country missions. Ability to be proactive/take initiative, work independently. Excellent at working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork


• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences


• Communication


• Producing results


• Moving forward in a changing environment

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 62,120 (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 4105 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'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.


• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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