The objectives of WHO’s health emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health cluster to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Within the framework of the United Nations Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and cluster approach, the WHO Health Emergencies programme ensures that WHO’s critical functions, as outlined in the Emergency Response Framework (ERF), are fulfilled.The Health Cluster Coordinator(P4) leads an effective and coordinated health-sector response with the national and international community, focusing on vulnerable and marginalized populations. The Health Cluster Coordinator oversees the health needs’assessment and health-response, strategy development, implementation and monitoring including of the joint incident management system. The position contributes to relieving suffering and saving lives in humanitarian emergencies, while advancing the well-being and dignity of affected populations.
The incumbent will perform all, or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.Lead an effective and coordinated, national,health-sector response with the national and international community, focusing on vulnerable and marginalized populations (under the supervision of the Head of the WHO country office and within the framework of the United Nations InterAgency Standing Committee (IASC) and cluster approach).Provide guidance, participatory leadership,management, and coordination of the following : Planning, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting onhealth service delivery and the related components of the Humanitarian NeedsOverview (HNO), Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and contingency planning forpotential new events.The synergy of the above with national plans, their mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues, and compliance with WHO norms,standards, and protocols.Technical assistance for joint support missions to field operations.Guidance in national (health system) capacity building foremergency preparedness and response in accordance with the IASC EmergencyResponse Preparedness (ERP) Approach and otherrelated guidance.Data management, Information sharing,monitoring, and reporting through the Information Management strategy and functional mechanism.Advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.Lead the country office’s data management strategies and operations.Coordinate and work closely with the country office’s health information management teams and focal points.
Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in epidemiology, public health,medical or other studies in a field directly related to the position).
Desirable: Specialized training in emergency management and/or international aid, humanitarian, health system recovery and health cluster coordination
Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships in emergency and humanitarian relief operations) a significant part of this to have been obtained at an international level.
Desirable: A minimum of three years in management and coordination of health programmes in chronic or acute, sudden-on set emergencies in national and international settings.
Mastery of rapid-response operations in public health, within emergency contexts.In depth knowledge ofthe theory, principles, methods, and techniques of the international emergency incident management system.In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the United Nations, its specialized agencies, donor agencies, national and internationalnongovernmental organizations.Political astuteness,and ability to promote consensus, lead negotiations, network and build partnerships within the context of WHOs global emergency response and other competing mandates.Excellent skills in the assessment of emergency situations, and the formulation of comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks, using strong strategic thinking.Skills to facilitate a policy process among diverse partners, including United Nations,nongovernmental organizations, national health authorities and donors.Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, and direct multidisciplinary and multinational teams in emergency settings.Models and maintains calm disposition in crisis situations.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
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 2294 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.
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