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  • Posted: Apr 22, 2016
    Deadline: May 13, 2016
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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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    National Professional Officer, Health Information

    Objectives of the Programme

    • To enhance the capacity of the national counterparts to analyse and use relevant health status and health systems performance data and research evidence in health sector management and decision-making processes.
    • To strengthen capacity for health systems policy research to support universal health coverage (UHC), through the development of reliable information systems and technology and national health research systems.
    • To support the application of sustainable information communication technologies solutions in health services delivery.

    Description of Duties
    Under the overall Guidance of the WHO Country Representative, and direct supervision of the Health Systems Adviser at the WHO Country Office in Abuja, the incumbent will:

    • Provide technical support in establishing strengthening and implementing monitoring and evaluation framework for health in the country including the Sustainable Development Goals.
    • Provide technical support to build the country's capacity in health information collection, analysis, and data use, including support for the roll out of the DHIS 2 platform.
    • Provide technical support to the government for activities to improve data quality.
    • Facilitate dissemination of and capacity building on WHO guidance and tools on health information management.
    • Prepare and compile relevant health information for WCO reports, programme analysis, etc.
    • Identify and promote best practices and innovative technologies for HIS.
    • Enhance communication and knowledge management of the WHO Country Office Nigeria by providing support in website management, public health advocacy, press release, reports, briefing notes and others as required.
    • Any other relevant duty assigned to him/her by the supervisor(s).

    Required Qualifications
    Education:

    • Essential: University degree in Public Health, Health Information Management or related fields from a recognized university.
    • Desirable: Training in information management including analysis and monitoring and evaluation.

    Skills:

    • He/she should have M&E and statistical skills, very good communication and report writing skills, advanced proficiency with spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel.

    Competencies:

    • Producing results.
    • Fostering integration and team work.
    • Communicating in a credible and effective way.
    • Respecting and Promoting individual and cultural differences.
    • Moving forward in a changing environment.

    Experience:

    • Essential: At least five years' experience in managing health information and/or global health initiative programmes.
    • Desirable: Experience and familiarity with DHIS 2.
    • Experience working with international organizations.

    Languages:

    • Essential: Proficiency in written and spoken English.

    Additional Information

    • WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.
    • Annual salary: (Net of tax) at single rate.

    Method of Application

    To apply, visit WHO Career Page.

    Note

    • "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 these will be reviewed individually".
    • Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

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