Job Advert: Technical Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases), Juba, South Sudan

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Technical Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases) - ( 1903661 )

Grade: P4

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract duration: One Year

Closing Date : Aug 29, 2019, 1:59:00 AM

Primary Location: South Sudan-Juba

Organization: AF_SSD South Sudan

Schedule: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME South Sudan is one of the four WHO AFRO priority countries with the heavy burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The objective of the Programme is to accelerate and scale-up NTD interventions in South Sudan, focusing on helping the country to timely achieve set global indicators for elimination and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will perform the following functions:1) Support the MOH in the development and implementation of annual NTD operational plans for both case-managed and preventive chemotherapy NTDs.2) Support the MOH in completing mapping for SCH, LF, STH and Trachoma within the established timelines.3) Strengthen the capacity of the MOH in scaling up NTD treatment through Mass Drugs Administration and case management in all endemic counties4) Support the MOH in compilation and submission of NTD annual joint drugs application package for the MOH and other implementing partners5) Strengthen the capacity of the MOH GWEP in interrupting transmission of Guinea Worm disease in South Sudan and prepare the country for GW certification in line with global eradication targets6) Heighten Guinea Worm disease national awareness and market country-wide awareness of “CASH REWARD†for reporting Guinea Worm disease cases to accelerate elimination in South Sudan7) Strengthen integrated management of the NTD treatment through MDAs and case management8) Develop/ensure implementation of NTD Annual Operation Plans in line with the 5-year NTD Master Plan9) Support the MOH to coordinate monthly National NTD Task Force meetings as well as regional and National Review Meetings10) Support overall NTD strategic position and related actions; ensure all relevant actors are informed of this decisions11) Support surveillance of NTD including community-based surveillance for Guinea Worm disease in endemic villages and country-wide surveillance through the IDSR and strengthen surveillance and management of NTDs among special groups in South Sudan: This includes the Refugees camps, IDP camps and Protection of Civilian camps12) Organize NTD cross-border surveillance and coordination meetings with neighbouring countries and track population movement either as refugees or returnees13) Support the MOH and partners in management of epidemiological data for all NTDs for a prompt response and documentation as well as reporting to WHO14) Supports collection of suspected Guinea worm specimen from the field for laboratory confirmation at the CDC

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Essential: Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in medicine, public health or any other health-related field. First university degree in medicine or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable: Specialized training in tropical health/medicine or epidemiology or related fields.

Experience Essential: At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels in NTDs management, including Guinea Worm disease, and in-depth understanding of the certification process, elimination and the road towards achieving global eradication. Good experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships in a complex and humanitarian setting.

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, recognized humanitarian organizations, and relevant non-governmental organizations

Skills Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on NTDs including Guinea Worm disease ability to work in a complex environmentIn-depth knowledge of the certification processes for the elimination and achievement of global eradication principals for NTDsExcellent diplomacy skills and ability to work closely with the MOH and supporting implementing partners

WHO Competencies Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

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 72,637 (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 3583 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 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:. 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.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit:
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO's workforce adheres to and is committed to putting the WHO Values into practice.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link:. 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.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
South Sudan is one of the four WHO AFRO priority countries with the heavy burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The objective of the Programme is to accelerate and scale-up NTD interventions in South Sudan, focusing on helping the country to timely achieve set global indicators for elimination and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the post is to strengthen the capacities of South Sudan Ministry of Health and coordinate the activities of partners supporting NTDs in South Sudan in the management, control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in line with global indicators.
The incumbent of this post will be responsible for performing dedicated coordination, strategy development and adaptation, resource mobilization, supporting the implementation and monitoring of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) interventions and high-level advocacy for disease set for elimination.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1) Support the MOH in the development and implementation of annual NTD
operational plans for both case-managed and preventive chemotherapy
NTDs.
2) Support the MOH in completing mapping for SCH, LF, STH and Trachoma
within the established timelines.
3) Strengthen the capacity of the MOH in scaling up NTD treatment through
Mass Drugs Administration and case management in all endemic counties
4) Support the MOH in compilation and submission of NTD annual joint drugs
the application package for the MOH and other implementing partners
5) Strengthen the capacity of the MOH GWEP in interrupting transmission of
Guinea Worm disease in South Sudan and prepare the country for GW
certification in line with global eradication targets
6) Heighten Guinea Worm disease national awareness and market country-
wide awareness of “CASH REWARD†for reporting Guinea Worm disease
cases to accelerate elimination in South Sudan
7) Strengthen integrated management of the NTD treatment through MDAs
and case management
8) Develop/ensure implementation of NTD Annual Operation Plans in line with
the 5-year NTD Master Plan
9) Support the MOH to coordinate monthly National NTD Task Force meetings
as well as regional and National Review Meetings
10) Support overall NTD strategic position and related actions; ensure all
relevant actors are informed of these decisions
11) Support surveillance of NTD including community-based surveillance for
Guinea Worm disease in endemic villages and country-wide surveillance
through the IDSR and strengthen surveillance and management of NTDs
among special groups in South Sudan: This includes the Refugees camps,
IDP camps and Protection of Civilian camps
12) Organize NTD cross-border surveillance and coordination meetings with
neighbouring countries and track population movement either as refugees
or returnees
13) Support the MOH and partners in the management of epidemiological data for
all NTDs for a prompt response and documentation as well as reporting to
WHO
14) Supports collection of suspected Guinea worm specimen from the field for
laboratory confirmation at the CDC
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in medicine, public health or any other health-related field. First university degree in medicine or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specialized training in tropical health/medicine or epidemiology or related fields.
Experience
Essential: At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels in NTDs management, including Guinea Worm disease, and in-depth understanding of the certification process, elimination and the road towards achieving global eradication. Good experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships in a complex and humanitarian setting.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, recognized humanitarian organizations, and relevant non-governmental organizations
Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on NTDs including
Guinea Worm disease
• Ability to work in a complex environment
• In-depth knowledge of the certification processes for the elimination and
achievement of global eradication principals for NTDs
• Excellent diplomacy skills and ability to work closely with the MOH and
supporting implementing partners
WHO Competencies
1) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
2) Communicating in a credible and effective way
3) Fostering integration and teamwork
4) Ensuring the effective use of resources.
5) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
6) Creating and empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would 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 72,637(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. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test 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.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff
Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. For information on WHO's operations please visit http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users
of any form of tobacco. Applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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