Public Health Officer

Job Title: Public Health Officer 

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

Grade: P4

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 Years

Closing Date: Aug 23, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location: Sierra Leone-Freetown

Organization Unit: AF_SLE Sierra Leone

Schedule: Full-time  

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

As part of the agenda to end diseases in the WHO African region, the disease The UHC/CND cluster in the WHO Sierra Leone country office is guided by the regional strategic agenda:“disease burden reduction through using analytics to inform tailored interventions and guide disease control investments”. Objectives pursued by UHC/CNDare to: (i) provide leadership on disease control coordination, partnership and resource mobilization; (ii) contribute to the development of WHO disease control technical products, services and tools including adoption of new technologies and innovations; (iii) support generation and use of strategic information for action and decision making including optimizing investment; and(iv) facilitate country support - Technical assistance in deployment of WHO technical products and institutional capacity building including support to national disease programmes and regulatory authorities - towards improved program governance, improved interventions coverage and improved interventions quality. UHC/CND investments towards these objectives are developed and delivered as guided by two guiding principles: Comprehensive, whole of societyapproaches involving: (a) coherent implementation of triple response - technical response:implementing diseases specific normative guidance, promoting interventionsmixes and deploying medical commodities;health systems response:building capacities of district service delivery systems in disease mapping andstratification, interventions tailoring, and sector/subsector planning; and multi-sectoral response: addressingsocio-economic and environmental determinants of diseases through mobilizingnon-health sectors, communities and stakeholders; (b) disease control partnership of public and private sectors, health and non-healthsectors; and (c) community involvement intargeted high risk communities, focused on managing determinants of diseases,health services demand creation and accountability by local health stewards. People-centered, integrated approachesinvolving: (a) integrated guidance ondisease control for each health service delivery platform, a move away fromstand-alone disease specific guidance; and (b)integrated and efficient disease control investments in strengthening thecapacityof appropriate health services delivery platforms -deploying appropriate technologies and analytics to guide: stratification ofrisks and impact of diseases across population groups, development anddeployment of comprehensive packages of interventions appropriate for eachhealth service delivery platform, and monitoring population access, coverageand impact to leave no one behind.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is expected to contribute towards Leadership on coordination, partnerships and resource mobilization for disease control, elimination and eradication through:Effective coordination of communicableand non-communicable diseases programmes (EPI, Malaria, TB, Hepatitis,HIV/AIFDS, NTDs, etc.)Facilitating development, review,update, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national strategic plansfor priority diseases in the country; Facilitating effective partnerships,planning, proposal development and national resource mobilization efforts that promote delivery of disease control, elimination and eradication services; Strengthening mechanisms forcollaboration and capacity building of national public health institutes.Supporting capacity building andmentoring of staff in the clusterAdoption and adaptation and monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of disease control, elimination and eradication technical products, services, and tools through;Facilitating development, review, update and monitor use of tools and guidelines in line with WHO global and regional policy guidelines, norms, standards and tools; Supporting integration of diseases control, elimination and eradication initiatives into national health sector policies, strategies, plans and primary health service packages to promote universal coverage of the three diseasesFacilitating implementation of CND programme activities in the community in coordination and collaboration with the MOHS, achieving results such as: Close follow up with the Ministry of health and other partners on the proper and timely implementation of the programme activities, including the administrative procedures; visiting the communities and sites where target population are residing and reporting on the findings; attending field health coordination meetings; and preparation of regular sit-reps on health condition of target populations.Supporting health emergency preparedness and response including: providing technical assistance in preparedness, response and recovery to emergencies and disasters with focus on refugees' crisis; providing facilitation to the team in the implementation of the activities planned for Crisis Response; and ensuring continuity of essential services during emergencies, recovery and beyond.Generation of analytics-driven strategic information for disease control, elimination and eradication agenda setting and interventions through; Facilitating generation of evidence for improving the impact of interventions of disease control, elimination and eradication including investments in surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, operational research and documentation of best practices. Ensuring collection and compilation of data on various target populations, including analysis and interpretation ofdata; Facilitating management of information systems and timely dissemination of WHO updated information (e.g. reports and website) on a regular and prompt basis;Coordinating design and maintenance of databases of indicators relating to public health activities in the country office; Facilitating development of a research agenda for ending diseases in the country;Other related tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Postgraduate degree in epidemiology, public health or communicable disease control.
Desirable: Post graduate training or qualification in public health and/or training in strategic planning.

Experience

Essential: At least 7years of experience in communicable diseases control, elimination and/oreradication at national or subnational level in developing countries. Practical experience in programme review and strategic plan development.
Desirable: At least 5years international experience in working with UN and/or international NGOs,bilateral and multilateral agencies; Familiarity with the Policies &Procedures of global health initiatives like Global Fund, GAVI and other multilateral and bilateral disease initiatives; Planning and programme management;Humanitarian settings experience

Skills

Extensive knowledge and experience in disease control, elimination and/or eradication; prevention and control programme management and implementation at country level; knowledgeand working in humanitarian settings; Knowledge of health systems management and strategic planning at national level; Ability to develop and facilitate the development of disease management guidelines and effectively monitor progressin use of guidelines. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to cooperate and negotiate with technical and funding agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, ability to write strategically and speak clearly.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Creating an empowering and motivating 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 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 3293 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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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The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

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Project Coordination Specialist

Job Title: Project Coordination Specialist

Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Level: P-3

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Closing date: 16 Aug 2023 05:00 PM (America/New York)

Duty station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Position:

The Project Coordination Specialist plays a key role in improving programme coordination, partnership and advocacy, and in ensuring the sound management of financial resources. You will focus on integrating project activities with operational aspects at all levels of the programme implementation. 

You will report to the Head of Programme.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment and in close collaboration with the Head of Programme, you will ensure that the content of all project documents are harmonized in order to avoid duplication of interventions, and that they are operationalized with a view to observe economy of scale.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Master’s degree in management sciences, public health, medicine, international development programme management or other social science related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Five years of professional experience in development work, especially programme/project management; 
• Solid knowledge and practical experience in sexual and reproductive health, youth and gender programming; 
• Demonstrated ability to work with governments, the academia and development community; 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; 
• Excellent report writing and compelling oral presentations; • Familiarity with the UN system is desirable.

Languages: 

Fluency in English is mandatory

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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Programme Coordinator

Position Title: Programme Coordinator

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 23 July 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1.         Internal candidates

2.         Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands;

Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Irregular migration along the Mediterranean routes is increasingly dangerous for migrants. Crossing the Mediterranean is by far the deadliest route. IOM Sierra Leone is a key country of origin with over 300- voluntary returns in the past two years. In addition, human trafficking and other exploitative practices along the route are heavily affecting migrants during their migratory journey along migratory routes.

To meet these challenges IOM, with support from the European Union (EU), has been implementing targeted interventions across West Africa to protect the security, dignity and rights of migrants along these important and dangerous migration routes and to help in improving the reintegration of returnees. This is achieved through different types of interventions including protection and assistance to vulnerable and stranded migrants, provision of direct assistance through search and rescue support, identification, referral and direct assistance to vulnerable migrants, assistance for voluntary return, support for sustainable reintegration in the communities of origin, the dissemination of accurate information on migration to migrants, potential migrants and communities, and the collection of data on migration flows. The aim is to strengthen the technical and material capacities of authorities and organizations involved in these areas so that they can ultimately take over the policies and programmes related to the protection and reintegration of migrants developed and/or strengthened in the region, with a view to improving the governance of migration in the region.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office (HoO), and in close coordination with the Regional Coordinator, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the coordination and implementation of the EU funded Migrant Protection and Return and Reintegration programme in Sierra Leone.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.   Coordinate and ensure the project’s implementation in a timely manner, monitoring the administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements and in close coordination with the Regional Coordinator of the Programme.

2.   Monitor project progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, and recommend appropriate action and cooperation with third party monitoring actors.

3.   Ensure timely monitoring of project expenses in compliance with workplan and budget guidelines provided by the regional office.

4.   Supervise all staff assigned to the project; monitor the work of consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.

5.   Maintain effective working relationships with Government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders in the project’s target country.

6.   Draft progress and other programme reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the programme’s donors and other stakeholders.

7.   Act as an IOM focal point for return reintegration and assistance to vulnerable migrants, and implement associated projects, upon request.

8.   Research and recommend new project possibilities in the country on return reintegration, migrant protection and counter-trafficking in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.

9.   Provide technical inputs for the development of regional projects in close cooperation with Government, donors and other counterparts in Sierra Leone.

10. Facilitate synergies with other ongoing IOM projects with regards to migrant assistance.

11. Participate in relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events.

12. Act as Officer in Charge for the Mission in absence of HoO.

13. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

•  Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

•  University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

•  Experience in project implementation, coordination and/or management, including the EU-funded projects in Africa would be highly desirable.

•  Experience coordinating the implementation of migrant assistance and return/reintegration projects with a Government or UN agency, or a regional or international Organization is highly desirable.

Skills

•  Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;

•  Good knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices;

•  Familiarity with budget/financial administration; proven resource management skills.

•  Ability to draft clearly and concisely;

•  Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities;

•  Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;

•  Demonstrated strategic, organizational and time management skills;

•  Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds and respect for diversity and gender equality;

•  Proven track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental, diplomatic authorities, UN agencies, and civil society ;

•  Teamwork oriented with a capacity to work independently;

•  High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. Experience with case management systems such as IOM MIMOSA and data analysis systems such as PowerBi is highly desirable.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

•  Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

•  Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

•  Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

•  Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•  Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

•  Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

•  Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

•  Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

•  Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•  Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

•  Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

•  Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

•  Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

•  Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date.   No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 23 July 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 10.07.2023 to 23.07.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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