OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In line with the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) and Department of Health (DOH) eight-point action agenda on HIV/AIDS, mainly: a. Increase HIV information and education communication; b. Increase Testing; c. Increase Treatment; d. Increase number of virally suppressed; e. Ensure availability of primary HIV commodities and access to quality HIV services; f. Capacitating the People Living with HIV (PLHIV); g. Strengthen collaboration with CSOs, PLHIVs, and the Private Sector; and h. Use of Innovative Technology. The WHO Technical Officer will provide technical assistance in the above-named areas.
 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.

• Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies.
• Technically support:
  • the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences
  • the analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of data and information related to HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases and outbreaks
  • the identification of disease sources and provision of recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, as well as the implementation of preventative and control measures
  • the monitoring of the national burden of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases or factors, especially through health information systems and health research activities
  • the coordination of the development or enhancement of information systems on HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• Support the efficient and effective management, as well as coordination of expertise, to provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity building in the area of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases (CD) control.
• Support the development of action plans for the inclusion of disease prevention and control interventions across the life course and continuum of care.
• Coordinate the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of disease control projects.
• Support the management of operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology, and health surveys.
• Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to serve as technical communication focal point with the public on communicable diseases in the country and propose new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases.
• Support advocacy and building and strengthening of partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) with other communicable and noncommunicable disease prevention and control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A bachelor’s in public health, epidemiology, or another medical field.
Desirable: Training or specialization in HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases.
 

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/ . 

Experience

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Essential: A minimum of two years relevant work experience in communicable disease control programs at national level including experience in the areas of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI). 
Desirable:

• Professional experience providing technical or programme services to national counterparts, Ministries of Health, and other partners on communicable disease related issues. 
• Relevant work experience, with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners, non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.
• Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
  
   

Skills

• Transmissions, methods of diagnosis, development, and treatment of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other related communicable diseases.
• Prevention and control of HIV, STI and viral Hepatitis (HSI) among other communicable diseases.
• District hospital care, universal health coverage, in-service and pre-service training, essential noncommunicable disease drugs, primary health care delivery systems.
• Best practices of international organizations’ in the related disease control areas.
• Knowledge to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of health programme interventions.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Skills for engaging in collaborative multi-sectoral partnerships and with stakeholders and partners.
  
   

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond 
Creating an empowering and motivating environment 
 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
 

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at PHP 1,827,954 (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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

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• The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

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