Emergency Officer (Acute Events)

Position number:460305, Emergency Officer (Acute Events)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Department for UHC/Development of Health System advances progress towards attaining UHC through strengthening health systems to provide emergency care and rehabilitation services; and enhancing the quality of life for people with disability. To do so it uses advocacy, data collection, trend monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of best practices in prevention and policy. Within WHO's Emergency, Trauma and Acute Care programme is dedicated to strengthening the emergency care systems that serve as the first point of contact with the health system to supporting the development of quality, timely emergency care accessible to all.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.Provide support to the ministry of health and partners to implement WHO emergency and trauma careresources.

2.Contribute to the preparation of monitoring and progress reports, briefings, proposals, reports and communications required for strategic decision making.

3.Manage and analyze data from different sources to improve Trauma and Emergency Care.

4.Support building the capacities of health workers in trauma and emergency care.

5. Attend various project management meetings, coordinate relevant activities, ensure predictable follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders.

6. Assist in assessing the technical need of the teamin a participatory manner. Follow up on action points in a timely manner,ensure that the projects are regularly monitored and reported on. Provide relevantinformation and consolidated feedback to the team members.

7. Assist in coordinating and facilitating improved information and knowledge management within the team for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation, organizational learning and reporting, with aparticular responsibility for maintaining and improving the activities databases.

8. Participate in the administrative and logistical arrangement of meetings and other events.

9. Undertake duty travel to emergency locations to support project management, when necessary.

10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level University degree in medicine,health Sciences or relatedfield from an accredited academic institution.
Desirable: Masters' degree in PublicHealth or emergency care is an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in public health that includeone yearexperience in implementing Trauma and Emergency Care interventions.
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO/UN or other INGO. Related experience in the context of outbreaksand/or emergency programmes

Skills

Demonstrated skills in thedevelopment of reports and persuasive documents.Demonstrated organizational skills,high ability to organize logisticsfor events or conferences; Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse and synthesizeinformation from multiple sources and conduct independent research;

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae66472_3&download=true

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 51,553 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

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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.

• 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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