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World Health Organization (WHO) Jobs 2024Medical Officer (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care) - (2404587)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
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
The objectives of the HIV, TB and viral hepatitis programmes is to support the country to develop policies and programmes, build capacity for the delivery of the health sector response to the epidemics of HIV, TB and viral hepatitis. The officer to be recruited in this position will also support national professional officers in the disease control related programmes.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Serve as policy and technical advisor and also functions as a technical liaison for HIV, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis activities within Tanzania WHO country office. The incumbent operates as part of the larger WHO technical assistance team and directly contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of the approved WCO work plans in the context of the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy. 2. Extensively collaborate with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministries of Health, national institutions, developmental partners and technical agencies, and interface with the staff from various government departments, professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. 3. Develop new and strengthen existing partnerships with various stakeholders.4. Build the capacity of the national disease control programmes and other relevant national institutions for developing and scaling up innovative models for quality diagnosis and treatment, and care for TB, HIV and viral hepatitis. 5. Contribute to the elaboration and implementation of resource mobilization and advocacy strategies and provide guidance for their implementation.6. Facilitate the preparation of comprehensive plans for implementation of the End TB Strategy, National multisectoral HIV Strategic Plan and the national viral hepatitis control plan. 7. Collate, analyze and share relevant information. 8. Provide advice and guidance in strengthening surveillance and conducting periodic surveys for the three diseases to monitor trends and to provide reliable estimates for incidence, prevalence, mortality, drug resistance, and economic impact.9. Monitor and report the implementation of WHO Resolutions pertaining to TB, HIV and viral hepatitis prevention and control at country level.10. Perform any other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the WHO Representative
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Essential: Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
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
The objectives of the HIV, TB and viral hepatitis programmes is to support the country to develop policies and programmes, build capacity for the delivery of the health sector response to the epidemics of HIV, TB and viral hepatitis. The officer to be recruited in this position will also support national professional officers in the disease control related programmes.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Serve as policy and technical advisor and also functions as a technical liaison for HIV, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis activities within Tanzania WHO country office. The incumbent operates as part of the larger WHO technical assistance team and directly contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of the approved WCO work plans in the context of the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy. 2. Extensively collaborate with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministries of Health, national institutions, developmental partners and technical agencies, and interface with the staff from various government departments, professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. 3. Develop new and strengthen existing partnerships with various stakeholders.4. Build the capacity of the national disease control programmes and other relevant national institutions for developing and scaling up innovative models for quality diagnosis and treatment, and care for TB, HIV and viral hepatitis. 5. Contribute to the elaboration and implementation of resource mobilization and advocacy strategies and provide guidance for their implementation.6. Facilitate the preparation of comprehensive plans for implementation of the End TB Strategy, National multisectoral HIV Strategic Plan and the national viral hepatitis control plan. 7. Collate, analyze and share relevant information. 8. Provide advice and guidance in strengthening surveillance and conducting periodic surveys for the three diseases to monitor trends and to provide reliable estimates for incidence, prevalence, mortality, drug resistance, and economic impact.9. Monitor and report the implementation of WHO Resolutions pertaining to TB, HIV and viral hepatitis prevention and control at country level.10. Perform any other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the WHO Representative
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Essential: Degree in medicine, and post-graduate training in Infectious diseases/internal medicine/public health
- Desirable: Training in Epidemiology, statistics and/or Public Health Management
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Experience
- At least 7 years' experience in managing implementation and or supporting health programmes; 5 years specifically in the area of HIV and/or TB with at least 3 years working at international level.
- Experience with Global Fund processes including proposal development and programming experience in WHO or an international organization preferably in the UN system.
- Experience in health programme reviews and evaluation
Skills
--> Technical knowledge and expertise on HIV, TB and viral hepatitis programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation--> Ability to establish harmonious working relationships and to function within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;--> Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and prepare strategic information and reports for decision makers;--> Proposal development skills including knowledge of Global Fund proceduresAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Producing results
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
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 77,326 (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 2842 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.
- For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
Closing Date: Jul 12, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
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