OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO All Member States of WHO in the European Region share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All of WHO's actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying value of equity as described in the General Programme of Work. The 13th General Programme of Work defines the mission of WHO as one to promote health, to keep the world safe, and to protect the vulnerable. The GPW calls for heightened accountability, prioritizing impact, and outcome at country level, and to improve the lives of three billion people, through universal health coverage, through addressing health emergencies, and promoting healthier populations. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions:(i) providing leadership on global health matters; (ii) shaping the health research agenda;(iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The European Region (EURO) of WHO is made up of 53 countries, with over 880 million people. The diversity of people and health situations requires, on the demand side, a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic, and demographic patterns and trends at both aggregate as well as national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate and, more specifically, how these bear upon the way the health system stewardship function of health ministries is carried out. The WHO Country Office supports the Member States to shape their health policy in line with WHO's principles and values and advocates for an integrated approach to health development. The WHO Country Office administers, consolidates, manages, and enhances WHO collaboration in the country including all resources deployed in the country either permanently or temporarily to maximize WHO impact. The Country Office also has been presentation, fund-raising, and resource steering function, as needed. The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action through monitor the availability of essential health services and resources in humanitarian emergency settings to guide data driven emergency response and recovery of health system.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will assume the following responsibilities and achieve the following objectives:
1) Provide technical support to the Incident Management team in data collection and management:
a) Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the social health surveys in the WHO CO to ensure accuracy and completeness of data;
b) Support the development, adaptation of the study protocols and tools for routine and ad hoc assessments;
c) Ensure coherence and compliance with WHO standards, methodologies, and support for data analysis activities such as surveys, secondary data reviews, targeting and needs assessments, data visualization, and other data analysis activities;
d) For all data collection or analysis activities, lead in developing plans and monitor implementation to ensure highest standards;
2) Develop tools to harmonize data collection processes across WHO CO and field offices to facilitate consolidation of information. Respond to specific information requests from the technical teams and partners, ensure dissemination of information and knowledge sharing with all partners.
3) Provide technical expertise related to information collection and data management, seeking to improve information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to intersectoral dashboards and reports.
4) Together with other members of the emergency management team and health cluster partners, coordinate national assessments and ensure interoperability of result and minimize duplication;
5) Coordinate the development of WHO CO data repository to ensure the survey related documents are stored in one place;
6) Support the implementation of the BCI studies in Ukraine and conduct other BCI-related tasks;
7) Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First University degree (Bachelor`s level) in social science, sociology,political science, system analysis and management or related field.
Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health.
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years of relevant work experiencein study design, public health surveys at national and subnational level.
Desirable: Experience with working for WHO or other international organizations. Experience implementing health needs assessments and other national social health surveys.
Skills
Good understanding of survey design, data analysis and report writing, preferably in public health area; Sound knowledge in behavioral and cultural insights in health; Sound knowledge of national public health system.WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Promoting innovation and organizational learningUse of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
Desirable: Knowledge of Other Official WHO Language.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.