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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the overall guidance of Director, UHC, Health Systems and direct supervision of Regional Adviser-Primary Health Care, the incumbent will:
1. Lead the development and implementation of the Region’s programme of work on HRH, as aligned to UHC and Health for All, the Regional PHC Strategy, the Regional Roadmap for Results and Resilience, and relevant global HRH-strategies and priorities.
2. Maintain up to date intelligence on health workforce strengthening developments at country level as well as regional health workforce trends, with a focus on key trends influencing alignment with national health priorities including distribution, quality, performance, international migration, and digital tools.
3. Provide technical advice and support to national authorities as requested to (a) ensure HRH development in accordance with health service requirements and overall health sector priorities and plans, based on best available evidence, and to(b) strengthen health workforce governance, including health workforce policy and strategy; regulations and incentives, and engagement with other parts of government involved in HRH development, deployment and retention.
4. Support establishment and operation of a regional network of health practitioner regulation to ensure cross-country learning and collaboration in support of ongoing implementation.
5. Support improvements in national HRH information systems to generate quality HRH data to monitor progress on HRH for sub-national and national needs, as well as associated regional and global monitoring.
6. Strengthen the regional HRH evidence base and engagement with range of partnership through national, regional and global networks.
7. Work with WHO colleagues in HQ on the development of high-quality HRH tools and guidelines, and provide guidance on the relevance and use of those in SEAR countries; work with colleagues in other units and departments in the Regional Office on cross-cutting health workforce development issues.
8. Facilitate relevant multi-country activities (MCAs) to develop capacity in priority HRH areas, by interaction with WHO country offices and national counterparts.
9. Ensure accountability for the programme of work on HRH, including producing high quality technical reports as needed for WHO Governing Bodies, managing staff & resources, in conjunction with Director HSD.
10. Perform other relevant functions as required by Director HSD and RA-PHC.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University Degree in medicine, public health, social or management science from a recognized university. Postgraduate degree in public health; health systems; health workforce development; health economics; health administration or health service management
Desirable: Doctorate in health systems management or research; public health; health economics; political science.
Experience
Essential: At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in human resources for health and health systems development; in providing policy advice on HRH development in accordance with current and future health system requirements; and in advising on effective approaches to different dimensions of HRH institutional capacity development, including considerable experience obtained in an international context.
Desirable: Experience in Asia in health system development with a focus on HRH a strong asset. Knowledge and experience of WHO and the UN system, and of other major stakeholders and international agencies an asset.
Skills
● Expert and up-to-date knowledge and skills in human resources for health policy, planning, transformative education, management, retention and HR information development and use; substantial knowledge of public health and health systems, with an in-depth knowledge of the relationship between human resources and the development of health systems for universal health coverage in different political and economic contexts; familiarity with concepts and methods of health systems, and skills in synthesizing the latest evidence in HRH policy and practice; programme management skills in WHO.
WHO Competencies
● Teamwork
● Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
● Communication
● Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
● Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
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 3145 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 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.
● Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
● The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
● 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.
● 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.
● Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.
● WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
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