Closing date: Sunday, 4 September 2016
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: EURO/16/TASR112
Title: Public Health Officer (Turkey)
Grade: NO-C
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: 6 months (
- see under additional information)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2016
Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkey
Organization unit: EU Europe (EU) /
EURO Europe Regional Office (EU/RGO)
WHO Country Office in Turkey - EU/DCE Division of Communicable Diseases, Health Security and Environment
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To provide technical and expert support to the Emergency Health Coordinator in Gaziantep in the planning, formulation and implementation of strategies and work plans for WHO's overall emergency response operation, supporting a concerted approach of WHO in all areas and at all levels in the emergency response operations, To promote and foster effective collaboration with partners; assisting in the identification of needs and funding gaps and consolidating strategies aimed at strengthening WHO emergency response capacity in Gaziantep.
Description of duties:
With guidance from the Emergency Coordinator in Gaziantep and the Head of WHO Office in Turkey, in close collaboration with the local and national health authorities, and in line with the WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF), the incumbent
facilitates the coordination of WHO's emergency response activities at country and local level. This requires extensive contacts with a broad range of staff and partners, in particular leading and motivating staff and experts, building dynamic and efficient
teams to bolster WHO's emergency response operations. It also involves extensive and regular contacts with officials and representatives from UN agencies, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions to provide technical advice and expertise.
Summary of assigned duties:
- Facilitate the planning and formulation of strategies and work plans for WHO emergency response operations in southern Turkey ensuring close coordination with the local and national health authorities, other stakeholders in health and coordinating entities (AFAD).
- Facilitate the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the response operations in southern Turkey, ensuring close coordination and smooth functioning between the operational and technical/programmatic components, and clear lines of communications with the WCO in Ankara and the Regional Office in Copenhagen, taking corrective actions as necessary and drawing/documenting lessons to be learnt.
- Support the expansion of the national coordination mechanisms to ensure the concerted approach of WHO in all areas of the emergency response operations, especially the outbreak response, as well as facilitate collaboration with a broad range of UN Agencies, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations/institutions and donor representatives. To support the Emergency coordinator in identifying gaps in the delivery of health services or emergency interventions, recommending
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designing and recommending improvements.
- Provide technical advice to other agencies and partners, with emphasis on the coordination and consolidation of health sector activities at the national level in support of the field operations in southern Turkey.
- Support the Ministry of Health in developing, implementing, evaluating national health systems strengthening and crisis preparedness and response strategies at national and local levels by updating, reviewing and adapting relevant guidelines,
- Other activities as requested by the supervisors.
Education:
Essential: University degree in medicine, public health, disaster management, social sciences or related field.
Desirable: Advanced degree or studies in medicine, public health management or public administration; training in diseases
management or a related subject.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution.
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health,
complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations. Excellent skills in the monitoring and analysis of
emergency situations and ability to work under pressure. Proven ability to communicate effectively. Tact, discretion and ability to
promote consensus.
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Computer literacy. Excellent presentation skills.
Competencies required:
See WHO Global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/
- Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
- Ensuring the effective use of resources (managerial)
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
Essential: At least five years of national work experience in the field of management of public health programmes/systems, including emergency and humanitarian response, with emphasis on management and capacity building. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and/or experience in emergency stricken countries.
Desirable: Experience in or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in emergency risk and crisis management or experience in UN organizations / agencies, international institutions or NGOs.
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and national language.
Additional Information:
This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of TURKEY will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of TURKEY will not be considered. Please REFRAIN from applying if you are not a national of TURKEY.
(*) Extension of appointment is subject to a) satisfactory performance, b) continued need for the function, and c) availability of funds.
Similar positions at the same grade may be filled using this vacancy notice.
Long-listed candidates may be contacted to sit a written test or presentation prior to final short-listing. This does not preclude a written test or presentation prior to final interview.
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 these will be reviewed individually.
Monthly salary: (Net of tax)
New Turkish Lira 14,839 at single rate at single rate New Turkish Lira 152 pr child up to 6 children with primary dependants
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
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