National Professional Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases), Juba, South Sudan For WHO

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 August 2019

National Professional Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases) - ( 1903663 )

Grade: NO-CD

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract duration: One Year

Closing Date : Aug 28, 2019, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: South Sudan-Juba

Organization: AF_SSD South Sudan

Schedule: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME South Sudan is in the early stages of nationwide building and development of social service delivery systems to foster the transition from humanitarian to development programming. This would have a major impact on global health through efforts and experiences in contributing to the eradication of neglected tropical diseases like Guinea-worm disease and yaws as well as the polio eradication initiative and would significantly contribute to reducing the global burden of these diseases. All of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) targeted by the African Region for control, elimination or eradication, which are responsive to Preventive Chemotherapy (LF, Oncho, SCH, STH and TRA) and Case Management (BU, GWD, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy, and Yaws) are endemic in South Sudan. Successful mobilization of communities for mass treatment, screening and case treatment is dependent on the existence and strength of community structures.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening national capacity and building partnerships for the control, elimination and eradication of neglected tropical diseases by conducting orientation meetings with policymakers, line Ministries and other stakeholders on intersectoral collaboration at national, state, county, Payam and community (Boma) levels
• Support the Ministry of Health to enhance awareness and advocate for the control of NTDs as well as the creation of awareness and ensuring high visibility of NTDs by producing advocacy tools for NTDs and conducting NTD media sensitization and advocacy as well as the orientation of community opinion leaders on the importance of prevention, control and elimination of NTDs.
• Provide technical to the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected tropical diseases (ESPEN) and Mass Drugs Administration (MDA) campaigns to effectively tackle the PC-NTDs targeted for elimination and control
• Provide technical support to scale up national strategies and capacity to increase access to mass treatment of NTDs through regular sensitization meetings with decision-makers from the education sector at national, state, county, Payam and community levels on integrated NTDs control/elimination and the role of schools in the NTD programs
• Provide technical support and build the capacity for surveillance and progress monitoring towards the attainment of control, elimination and eradication targets.
• Facilitate building and strengthening of coordination structures and mechanisms at all levels in the country through national and state task force and/or technical working groups on NTDs and regular national and state technical working group meetings.
• Building and strengthening human capacity for integrated/coordinated NTD program implementation.
• Development of strong management systems for timely reporting - Strengthening community involvement and participation
• Strengthening integration and collaboration within the NTD programme and with other government agencies as well as community based programmes by fostering integration of the NTDs programs with Boma health committee system, strengthening collaboration with other community based health/development programs including but not limited to EPI, School health programs and conducting mapping and regular updates of the inventory of NTD partners
• Broadening the NTD partnership base and improving on resource mobilization and management by popularizing the NTD master plan to stakeholders, development partners for mobilization of resources and commitment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in epidemiology or public health from an accredited/recognized institute

Desirable: An advanced university degree in health-related field or epidemiology, specialized training in Neglected Tropical Diseases or Tropical Medicine

Experience

Essential: At least five years of related experience in public health.

Desirable: Skills

WHO Competencies Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 51,596 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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:http://www.who.int
• 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.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
South Sudan is in the early stages of nationwide building and development of social service delivery systems to foster the transition from humanitarian to development programming. This would have a major impact on global health through efforts and experiences in contributing to the eradication of neglected tropical diseases like Guinea-worm disease and yaws as well as the polio eradication initiative and would significantly contribute to reducing the global burden of these diseases.
All of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) targeted by the African Region for control, elimination or eradication, which are responsive to Preventive Chemotherapy (LF, Oncho, SCH, STH and TRA) and Case Management (BU, GWD, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy, and Yaws) are endemic in South Sudan. Successful mobilization of communities for mass treatment, screening and case treatment is dependent on the existence and strength of community structures.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
South Sudan has some of the worst health outcome indicators globally, in spite of its modest improvements over the last five years. South Sudan is classified as one of the five priority countries in the African region, with the highest burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Both Preventive Chemotherapy and Case Management NTDs (PC and CM NTDs) are endemic in the country. Some of the PC-NTDs include: lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis (SCH), soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH), onchocerciasis (River blindness), loiasis and trachoma while the case management NTDs include: human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) commonly also known as sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis (cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis also named kala-azar), Guinea worm disease (GWD), leprosy, Buruli ulcer (BU), mycetomas, yaws and other neglected conditions not in WHO list of NTDs such as the nodding disease.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
• Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening national capacity and
building partnerships for the control, elimination, and eradication of
neglected tropical diseases by conducting orientation meetings with policy
makers, line Ministries and other stakeholders on intersectoral collaboration
at national, state, county, Payam and community (Boma) levels
• Support the Ministry of Health to enhance awareness and advocate for the
control of NTDs as well as the creation of awareness and ensuring high
visibility of NTDs by producing advocacy tools for NTDs and conducting
NTD media sensitization and advocacy as well as the orientation of community
opinion leaders on the importance of prevention, control, and elimination of
NTDs.
• Provide technical to the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of
Neglected tropical diseases (ESPEN) and Mass Drugs Administration
(MDA) campaigns to effectively tackle the PC-NTDs targeted for elimination
and control
• Provide technical support to scale up national strategies and capacity to
increase access to mass treatment of NTDs through regular sensitization
meetings with decision-makers from the education sector at national, state,
county, Payam and community levels on integrated NTDs control/elimination
and the role of schools in the NTD programs
• Provide technical support and build the capacity for surveillance and
progress monitoring towards the attainment of control, elimination and
eradication targets.
• Facilitate building and strengthening of coordination structures and
mechanisms at all levels in the country through national and state taskforce
and/or technical working groups on NTDs and regular national and state
technical working group meetings.
• Building and strengthening human capacity for integrated/coordinated NTD
program implementation.
• Development of strong management systems for timely reporting -
Strengthening community involvement and participation
• Strengthening integration and collaboration within the NTD program and
with other government agencies as well as community-based programs
by fostering the integration of the NTDs programs with Boma health committee
the system, strengthening collaboration with other community based
health/development programs including but not limited to EPI, School health
programs and conducting mapping and regular updates of the inventory of
NTD partners
• Broadening the NTD partnership base and improving on resource
mobilization and management by popularizing the NTD master plan to
stakeholders, development partners for mobilization of resources and
commitment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in epidemiology or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: An advanced university degree in health-related field or epidemiology, specialized training in Neglected Tropical Diseases or Tropical Medicine.
Experience
Essential: At least five years of related experience in public health.
Desirable: Skills
• Experience working on NTDs including Guinea Worm disease
• Ability to work in a complex environment
• Knowledge of the certification processes for the elimination and
achievement of global eradication principals for NTDs
• Good diplomacy skills and ability to work closely with the MOH and
supporting implementing partners
WHO Competencies
• Communicating in a credible and effective way
2) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
3) Creating an empowering and motivating environment
4) Ensuring the effective use of resources.
5) Fostering integration and teamwork
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Arabic 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 51,596,(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.
This is a national Professional Officer Position. Therefore, only
applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located
will be accepted. Applications who are not Nationals of this Country will not
be considered.

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