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  • Posted: Jul 8, 2022
    Deadline: Jul 19, 2022
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    We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. We do this by: providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; set...
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    Consultant – Secretariat of WHO Thematic Platform for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Research Network (Health EDRM RN)

    Purpose of consultancy

    The consultant will contribute to the successful operation of Health EDRM RN by facilitating the communication among the participants of the Health EDRM RN, and coordinating the research projects linked with Health EDRM RN through producing technical products for planning, assessing and reporting the research projects.

    Background  

    The WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre (WKC)) is part of WHO Headquarters, and its research focuses on the attainment of WHO’s 13th General Programme of Work, which aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all people at all ages through the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC), and to ensure that people are safe from health emergencies.  As part of WHO, the Centre has the mandate to support its 194 Member States in generating evidence and promoting learning and innovation across WHO.  At the same time, WKC also has a local function in working with researchers locally in Kobe, Hyogo, and the Kansai region of Japan more broadly. 

    WKC focuses on research and evidence synthesis about health systems and innovations to accelerate progress towards UHC in the context of population aging.  Its three main research themes are services and financing, metrics and measurement, and health emergencies and disaster risk management (Health EDRM). 

    Health EDRM is an emerging research area that addresses broad health needs of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery for emergencies and disasters, which includes disaster medicine and nursing, epidemiology and public health. WHO has been working on the development of this research area since 2016 and established a global research network called WHO Thematic Platform for Health EDRM Research Network (Health EDRM RN) in 2018. Since 2019 WKC has been acting as the secretariat of this research network and facilitated global, regional and local research collaboration to systematically improve the scientific evidence of Health EDRM.  

    Deliverables

    The consultant will produce the following deliverables for each activity. 

    Output 1: Facilitate Health EDRM RN related activities.

    • Activity 1.1: Coordinate the development of WHO Global Research Agenda for Health EDRM in collaboration with the key internal and external partners.
    • Activity 1.2: Facilitate three expert meetings (month 3, 6, 9) that involves relevant Health EDRM RN participants and related WHO HQ and Regional Office departments to update the knowledge on Health EDRM including the four existing key research areas (health data collection and management, mental health and psychosocial support, addressing the needs of subpopulations, health workforce development) as well as to discuss future possible international collaborative activities of Health EDRM RN.
    • Activity 1.3: Facilitate communication between WKC and external academic associations and expert groups to increase the visibility of WKC at major scientific networks and conferences (e.g. World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Japanese Association for Disaster Medicine, UK Alliance for Disaster Reduction, Asia Pacific Disaster Mental Health Network).
    • Activity 1.4: Regularly monitor and update the WKC webpages about Health EDRM in consultation with the responsible web designer as needed.

    Deliverable 1.1: Three progress reports (month 2, 6, 10) on the development of the WHO Global Research Agenda for Health EDRM.
    Deliverable 1.2: Three reports of the expert meetings (month 4, 7, 10). 
    Deliverable 1.3: Two reports (month 5, 10) on the improvement of the visibility of WKC and Health EDRM RN that includes the progress in at least the above-mentioned four major associations and networks. 
    Deliverable 1.4: Five times update (month 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) of the WKC webpages on Health EDRM research.

    Output 2: Monitor the progress of WKC funded Health EDRM research projects.

    • Activity 2.1: Attend and take notes of the research team meeting of the ongoing and possible future WKC funded Health EDRM research projects.
    • Activity 2.2: Contact with research teams and monitor the progress of each research project as needed.

    Deliverable 2.1: Three progress reports (month 2, 6, 10) of the ongoing research projects.

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

    Educational Qualifications:

    Essential:

    Minimum first university degree in health sciences, public health, global health or related areas.

    Experience

    Essential:

    At least 3 years of relevant working experience in an academic/research institution.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    Essential: 

    Demonstrated ability to facilitate international collaborative projects.

    Desirable:

    • Knowledge of Health EDRM research or related research areas.
    • Familiarity with WHO/UN.

    Languages required:

    Essential:  

    Expert knowledge of English.

    Desirable:

    Expert knowledge of Japanese.

    Location 

    Off-site – Home based. The consultant should have all necessary equipment and supplies for performing the work remotely.

    Travel 

    Ad hoc travel may be required for task-related meetings.

    Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

    Remuneration:

    Band level A – USD 3,955 - 6,980 per month.

    Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):

    N/A

    Expected duration of contract: 

    11 months. Planned start date is 03/09/2022.

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    Consultant – Implementation research on diseases of poverty in LMIC

    Purpose of consultancy

    To contribute to the development and conduct of operational/implementation research projects on diseases of poverty. 

    Background  

    TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, is a global programme of scientific collaboration that helps facilitate, support and influence efforts to combat diseases of poverty. As part of the Research for Implementation portfolio, TDR has been working with public health programmes and international partners, to support research efforts in low- and middle-income countries. 

    The major areas of work targeted by this consultancy are: 

    1. Implementation research for public health programmes.
    2. Generation and use of health data and drug safety data:
    • Safety central databases: To facilitate pooling of safety data, TDR has developed in collaboration with different WHO programmes central databases to allow collecting and analyse anonymized individual patient’s safety data from different sources.  
    • Improvement of safety monitoring in public health programmes through implementation research and capacity building activities in Africa and Asia.

    Deliverables

    Output 1: Conduct of IR/OR projects as part of the Access Partnership and Delivery Partnership (ADP) project that ends by the end of March 2023

    • Activity 1.1: Finalization of implementation research projects for improving Safety monitoring or evaluating digital technology for improving disease control such as the use of 99DOTs in Burkina Faso, the use of birth defect application in Burkina Faso, the use of skin test application in Ghana and other projects developed by partners under the Access and Delivery Partnership project.
    • Activity 1.2: Liaise with the WARN-TB/CARN-TB secretariat for the organization of a 2-hours seminar on digital technology for TB.
    • Activity 1.3:  Contribute to the organization and delivery of a one-week workshop with WARN-TB/CARN-TB countries for the development of IR projects for the use of digital technology for TB.
    • Activity 1.4: Contribute to updating TDR website and writing e-TDR news for appropriate conducted projects. 
    • Activity 1.5: Collaborate with TDR officer in the writing of the final ADP report. 

    Output 2: Conduct of OR projects by WARN-TB/CARN.TB countries for evaluating the impact of Social Protection on TB patients and household. 

    • Activity 2.1: Organize a 3-day virtual refresher course on research methods and protocol development for the countries selected.
    • Activity 2.2: Provide technical input to at least 2 selected countries in the development and conduct of implementation research projects evaluating the impact of social protection on TB patients and their families.

    Output 3: Finalization of the handover of the safety central databases:

    • Activity 3.1: Liaise with the person in charge of the evaluation of TDR data sharing experiences to finalize the evaluation by Nov 2022 and for the writing of a scientific paper on TDR data sharing experience.
    • Activity 3.2: Liaise with the persons in charge of the maintenance of the Pregnancy and HIV database for the finalization of the curation of the data and its preparation in an appropriate format for the handover.
    • Activity 3.3: Report to TDR manager on the progress made, activities implementation and alert regarding implementation delays.

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

    Educational Qualifications:

    Essential:

    Advanced university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Sciences or another related field.

    Desirable:

    PhD in a relevant field.

    Experience

    Essential:

    • Over 10 years’ experience in public health and implementation research. 
    • Over 10 years’ experience in global health and TB at international level.
    • Demonstrated experience supporting capacity building activities in low- and middle-income settings.
    • Experience in health data management, including health data collection, analysis and management of large databases related to health data.
    • Experience in Infectious Disease, and particularly Tuberculosis research.

    Desirable:

    • Experience in monitoring of drug safety.  
    • Experience in digital Health and the conduct of Implementation research projects for evaluating digital tools. 
    • Experience in working in, or with the WHO control disease programmes such as the Global TB and Neglected Diseases departments and the WHO regional offices.
    • Experience with the WARN-CARN-TB National TB Programmes.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    • Strong knowledge of implementation research methodologies.
    • General knowledge of pharmacovigilance methods and practices in public health programmes.
    • Ability to coordinate multi partners projects and create new partnerships.
    • Ability to interact with technical experts in public health organizations, governments, academia. 
    • Good communication and presentation skills. 
    • Attention to details.

    Languages required:

    Essential:  

    • Expert knowledge of English.
    • Expert knowledge of French.

    Location 

    Off-site – Home based. 

    Travel 

    The Consultant may be expected to travel to meet with countries and attend the workshop(s).

    Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

    Remuneration:

    Band level C - USD 10,000 – 12,500 per month, depending on the consultant’s experience and educational background.

    Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):

    N/A

    Expected duration of contract: 

    7 months.(1 Sept 2022- 31 March 2023).

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    HR Assistant, Data Analysis

    Grade: G6
    Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
    Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): two years
    Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria

    Objectives of the Programme

    • The objectives of the Human Resources Unit are to carry out in an efficient and timely manner, all human resources activities for the WHO Nigeria Budget Centre, including position classification, recruitment, contract administration, policy formulation and staff development and to provide advice on personnel matters to senior management in WCO Nigeria

    Description of Duties
    In close collaboration with the HR Officers in the WHO Country Office Nigeria, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

    • Provide support for ongoing maintenance of HR data records, management and reporting;
    • Pull data from different sources such as GSM, Stellis, ePMDS, HR trackers. Assist with data presentation, analysis and interpretation.
    • Tracks and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to the relevant levels;Produce routine statistical reports for regular HR reporting and special statistical reports for data summaries to help management decision including HR monthly report to be submitted to Operations Officer and WR Staffing report;
    • Assist with data collection, design and conduct survey as needed;
    • Act as focal person for human resources KPIs;Monitor the gender balance and geographical distribution of the WCO Nigeria workforce including UNVs, SSAs, etc.
    • Identify problems with data quality and communicate issues with relevant staff and supervisors;
    • Update records on staff list regularly to ensure accuracy of information Digitalize all HR records including recruitments
    • Ensuring that performance evaluation reports for staff are concluded and medical clearances are received timely.
    • Ensure correct mapping to grants (awards) and systematically ensure timely and accurate us of grants (awards) earmarked for salaries.
    • Facilitate the payment of Staff and non-staff members bills for statutory medical examinations
    • Performs any other duties as may be required.

    Qualifications
    Education:

    • Essential: Completion of Secondary School with Training / Diploma in Information Management, Accounting or Commerce, Computer Science, or Statistics
    • Desirable: Studies or experience-based knowledge information collection, analysis and presentation.

    Experience:

    • Essential: At least 8 years of relevant experience in data analysis and information system management. At least 3 years of relevant experience of human resources information management
    • Desirable: Knowledge/experience of the UN Systems would bean asset.

    Skills:

    • Demonstrated knowledge of HR information and data management complemented by knowledge of basic statistics.
    • Skills in the field of statistical data collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting.
    • An understanding of database management, functionality and structure.
    • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, while implementing best practices.
    • Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to act with tact, discretion and diplomacy.
    • Knowledge of online data collection applications would be an asset.

    WHO Competencies

    • Teamwork
    • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
    • Communication
    • Producing results
    • Moving forward in a changing environment.

    Use of Language Skills:

    • Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

    Remuneration
    WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 10,942,425 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Additional Information

    • This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
    • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
    • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
    • If your candidature is retained for 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.
    • 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 and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
    • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter 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.
    • Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
    • WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
    • Consultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non fonctionnaires et stagiaires.html

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