National Professional Officer (Public Health) / NCDs

Job Description - National Professional Officer (Public Health) / NCDs (2203043)

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* National Professional Officer (Public Health) / NCDs - ( 2203043 ) Grade : NO-A Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position.)
Job Posting
: Mar 31, 2022, 6:00:22 AM
Closing Date
: Apr 14, 2022, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Lebanon-Beirut
Organization
: EM\_LEB WHO Representative's Office, Lebanon
Schedule
: Full-time
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Position number: 436627

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's NCDs/ NUT (The Programme) is to support the country in improving access to NCD care, and monitoring NCDs and Nutrition among population groups with focus on the most vulnerable, in a gender sensitive approach, in line with WHO GPW13 and SDG 3+ targets
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Provide technical input in the development, implementation and follow up of NCDs activities including mental health and NUT health projects at country office. 2. Identify priority health -related issues among the targeted population and ensure that these are properly addressed in an integrated primary healthcare approach. 3. Work closely with the Ministry of health and other partners to ensure proper and timely implementation of the program activities. 4. Technically review reports, proposals and other documents relevant to the program and suggest recommendations on best practice. 5. Undertake regular field visits to attend field health coordination meetings. 6. Contribute effectively to the implementation of the NCDs/ MH and NUT activities planned for Crisis Response. 7. Collet and compile data including analysis related to the above-mentioned areas, to generate evidence-based information to support decision making and reorientation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential
: First University degree in public health.
Desirable
: Master's degree in Public Health.
Experience

Essential
: At least 1 year ofexperience in health sector or public health related areas
Desirable
: Work experience with UN system or international non-governmentalorganizations
Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively. • Demonstrated ability to work in challenging and multidisciplinary settings. • Good knowledge of the right to health in the context of the country and health systems approaches to improving health rights. • Sound knowledge of public health. • Excellent presentation skills.
WHO Competencies Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
* Teamwork
* Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
* Communication
* Moving forward in a changing environment
* Producing results
Use of Language Skills

Essential
: Excellent knowledge of English. Excellent knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable
: Knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at LBP 86,508,000 (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.
* Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application,
please ensure that:
1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. * 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 prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the 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. * 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