Jobs
in Tanzania 2019: New Job Vacancies at World Health Organization (WHO), 2019
AJIRA MPYA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Health Policy Advisor (Universal Health Coverage) – (1903900)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 12 Months
Job Posting: Aug 20, 2019, 12:27:07 PM
Closing Date: Sep 10, 2019, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Integrated
service delivery and Human resources to provide technical advice and
expertise for the development of integrated people-centred services for
communities and referral for optimal use of resources by all programmes;
to accelerate progress towards universal coverage of safe and quality
health services; to assist the country to develop and manage a competent
and motivated health workforce that can deliver integrated
people-centred services. 2. Coordination of health partners and better
alignment of funding mechanisms from Global Health Initiatives: ensure
that all stakeholders are aligned with the national priorities and
plans; they use common M&E and review mechanisms aiming at
strengthening one national health system.
Recommended:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Provide
technical support, catalyse change, and build sustainable institutional
capacity of the MoH in the formulation of plans, development and
implementation of innovative approaches to health sector reforms with
focus on service delivery, patient safety and health workforce;2.
Provide leadership and engage in partnerships for the achievement of
universal health coverage;3. Stimulate the generation, dissemination and
application of valuable knowledge in the area of service delivery/HR
and UHC4. Undertake in-depth health systems development analysis and
policy dialogue based on specific national and regional policy issues,
in close collaboration with the HSP Technical Unit and other relevant
units within Health Systems and Innovations Cluster at both Regional and
HQ level;5. Enhance coordination and communication of partners using
different funding mechanisms (e.g. the Global Fund, DPG health sector)
around one common plan and M&&E platform.6. Coordinate the
health system cluster team development and implementation of work plans
in support of integrated service delivery and the health sector reforms
(not more than 20% of time);7. Support the WR function in Advocacy,
Partnership and Representation, implementation and review of CCS;
Resource Mobilization, Policy Development and Technical Cooperation vis a
vis the government, partners and AFRO programmes and Administration and
Management of the country office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University
Degree in a health related field with a postgraduate degree (master’s
equivalent) in public health, health systems management, health
policy/planning, health economics or related health/social sciences
Desirable: Training
in health service delivery, policy analysis and development, health
planning, human resources for health development and management
Experience
Essential: At least 07 years’ experience in the management of public health programmes including at least 3 years at international level
Desirable: Experience and knowledge of the work of WHO and other related UN agencies will be advantageous
Skills
Technical expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems and health financing reforms in the context of decentralization.2. Ability to provide sound methodological and technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners3. Ability to analyze political contexts, interact and negotiate effectively with multiple interests at the political level.4. Ability to monitor and communicate progress in terms of process and results in reference to the UHC partnership.5. Ability to transfer skills to relevant MOHSW staff working with expert
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO salarie 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 72,637 (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 2179 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: http://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: http://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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