Senior Adviser (Science Research & Innovation)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To support Member States with scientific and technical knowledge of the highest level to enable Member States to put in policies and strategies that would enable them to be prepared and have the capacity to understand the epidemiology and scientific approach to public health response to the control of communicable diseases of regional and global threats. The programme also will be a technical resource for both in-house as well as for any individual or Member State that may be seeking for such information and/or technical expertise.

The objective of AMR programme is to strengthen AMR containing capacity of SEAR Member States, and, to strengthen research capacity in the Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director, and direct supervision of Director, Programme Management the incumbent is responsible for the following:

As the pre-eminent technical adviser to the Regional Director, the incumbent provides the highest level of technical advice on matters of public health importance to shape policies and strategies relevant and appropriate to both regional as well as country levels,
Represent, when required, the Region at regional and global fora where discussions on matters of importance on diseases of public health take place and to provide technical/scientific inputs of the highest calibre to enable WHO to develop evidence-based policies and public health strategies.
Lead and advise the coordination and monitoring of implementation of AMR policies in the Region.
Advise, facilitate the coordinating and monitoring of collaborative programmes in public health matters of global threats in Member States, taking into account the WHO mandate as the global lead organization in matters of public health issues, including AMR.
To promote research, and to facilitate and coordinate research activities in the Region, and
To coordinate and oversee publication and documentation as well as effective knowledge management in the Regional Office, and beyond.
Perform any other duties as deemed necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in medicine with post graduate degree in public health related disciplines

Experience

Essential: At least 15 years of experience at progressively responsible levels in planning and management of public health programs, including considerable experience at senior levels obtained in an international context.

Desirable: Experience in managing/leading research organizations or entities, and/or work experience in antimicrobial research , work experience in a multicultural environment or an UN/multilateral organization will be an advantage.

Skills

- Thorough knowledge of WHO values, goals, policies, rules and regulations

- In-depth knowledge of public health issues and health systems

- In-depth knowledge of typical public health response in the event of a public health emergencies

- High-level technical and management competence with knowledge of planning, directing, monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes

- Ability to exercise sound professional judgement

- Leadership and supervision ability to foster team spirit and team work

- Good computer literacy.

Other skills (eg. IT): Functional skill at everyday computing needs such as use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of spoken and written English.

Desirable: Knowledge of other languages in the SEAR countries will be an asset.

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 100,800 (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 2764 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.

Please note applications should be submitted through WHO's online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

The written test for shortlisted candidates will be tentatively be held in week starting 24 August 2020. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period.

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.

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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