Technical Officer (Human Resources for Health) at World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer (Human Resources for Health)

Job Identification: 2304871
Location: Lagos
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
Grade: NO-A

Objectives of the Programme

• To develop and implement interventions to strengthen Human resources for health management for a strong primary healthcare system to achieve universal health coverage.

Description of Duties

• To support States in the establishment and further development of best practices in the development of their human resources for health based on evidence-based policies, strategies and plans.
• To encourage and enable the dissemination of evidence-based research results,tools and best practices on HRH developments and support the developmentand maintenance of state HRH databases with reliable and accurate HRH data and information
• To provide technical expertise to states for the development, implementation and strengthening of HRH policies and strategic plans including the development of national health information systems, National Health workforce accounts, Health labour market analysis, workload indicators of staffing needs (WISN) and establishing, and adapting existing guidelines and tools for use by member states and technical partners.
• Ensure full cooperation between organizations working on HRH at national, State levels with emphasis on capacity building and improving M&E and reporting.
• To support state level implementation of National policies and strategies on key HRH issues, and support resource mobilization and advocacy strategies and the irimplementation.
• To perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and back stopping for others as required.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: First Degree in Medicine, Social Sciences, Public Health, Human Resources for Health or basic degree in healthrelated field with a health development subject area such as health education, health communication.
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification or training in public health and/or health planning and management. Training or qualifications in health system strengthening. Specialization or proven skills in human resources and/or information systems management.

Experience:

• Essential: At least one year's  experience in the development, management and implementation of human resources for health strategies and policies at the regional, national and/or international levels, including experience working in international organizations
• Desirable: Proven expertise in human resources for health strategies as part of health systems strengthening complemented by a sound knowledge/experience of managing health workers. Track record in health and demographic data collection and analysis, and M&E in the field of human resources for health. Excellent communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to produce technical reports, documents and guidelines in a clear and concise manner with guidance to multiple stakeholders.

Skills:

• Proven expertise in human resources for health strategies as part of health systems strengthening complemented by a sound knowledge/experience of managing health workers. Track record in health and demographic data collection and analysis, and M&E inthe field of human resources for health. Excellent communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to produce technical reports, documents and guidelines in a clear and concise manner with guidance to multiple.

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Knowing and managing yourself.

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at N16,978,180 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2023 (10:59PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment / extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.