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.
Post: Team Leader (Health Systems)
Purpose of the Position
Contribute to implementation of WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with the Government of India by supporting the work of the WHO Country Office for India in the area of Health Financing and Health Systems strengthening with a view to help the Government of India further develop appropriate policies, strategies and interventions and move towards Universal Health Coverage.
Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to India and the direct supervision of Coordinator, Health Programmes, with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-India biennial workplans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with India (2012-2017), the incumbent will lead WCO-India team working on health systems and will have the following responsibilities:
1. Provide technical leadership and managerial support to the WHO Country office team working on health systems strengthening ( towards UHC), facilitate the development and the implementation of the relevant work plans under the WHO-GOI collaborative programme while promoting the integration of health programmes with health systems approaches, and ensure the monitoring and evaluation of related activities.
2. Promote the generation of evidence on health systems and contribute to informed policy decisions by government and provide cutting edge policy advice. Help improve the information system on health system performance and the monitoring of progress towards UHC and facilitate its integration into the national health information system.
3. Provide technical assistance and support for the development and adaptation to the country context of the relevant WHO's normative materials (including the production and/or adaptation of reports, guidelines, SOPs).
4. Liaise and coordinate with concerned technical units/ departments of MOH&FW, WHO/SEARO and WHO/HQ and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonise recommendations on policies and strategies related to health systems area.
5. Contribute to the management of WCO's knowledge and advise on matters regarding health system reforms across all functions and building blocks. such as stewardship/governance (leadership and coordination, strategy development, regulations and laws as well as influencing other sectors to incorporate health concerns in their policies, monitoring and evaluation for public accountability of policy/implementation improvement); financing (revenue raising, risk and resource pooling, resource allocation and methods of payment); resource generation (technologies including pharmaceuticals, health workforce and knowledge management, health facilities, country health information systems and health metrics networks); and personal and population-based service delivery (primary health care, hospitals, public health services, etc.).
6. Ensure technical quality and relevance of contractual engagements with partners and institutions, make recommendations to the supervisors regarding WHO's support.7. Collaborate with MOH&FW and selected states in undertake gap analyses in relevant areas of work and support capacity building efforts in these deficient areas to ensure that priorities are fulfilled.
8. Contribute to evaluating the impact of WHO's collaboration with India (aggregated and area specific) and to developing evaluation tools (e.g. defining the necessary performance indicators).
9. Support information brokering/exchange function of WCO India through contributions to the health information repository at the WCO India by collation, analysis and sharing of relevant health information and statistics.
10. Contribute to the external relationships, representation, communication and advocacy work of the WCO aimed at improving health system transparency and accountability.
11. Prepare administrative and technical reports and presentations and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors
Education:
Essential:
Advanced University degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Economics.
Desirable:
Post graduate degree in Health Economics, Health Policy or Social Sciences for Health would be an asset.
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Skills:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health Organization.
Thorough knowledge of the situation in India with regard to health financing and health system organization with good understanding of country's needs and priorities, of issues and policies related to Universal Health Coverage. Very good knowledge of WHO policies, programmes and guidelines in the related areas.
Good knowledge of the administrative functioning of government institutions and related departments/agencies, and of the other partners in India.
Sound technical and policy advisory skills, based on evidence. Public health leadership skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and colleagues in a team setting at national and international levels, to share information and data and make oral and written presentations on technical issues. Very good ability to build and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant sectors. Understanding of the potential motivating factors within national context and ability to adjust to new approaches in an increasingly complex environment.
Modern management skills (planning and evaluation, etc).Capacity to prepare terms of reference and to prepare and monitor and manage the implementation of contractual agreements. Capacity to convey information and options in a structured and credible way; ability to speak and write clearly. Proficiency in computer applications and ability to draft reports.
Knowledge of WHO /UN agencies programmes and practices will be an advantage.
Competencies:
Producing results
Communicating in a credible and effective way
Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel computer skills for making high quality data analysis and technical presentations.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 10 years of work experience with progressive responsibility in policy analyses and advice as well as technical assistance to countries, including capacity building; and, contribution to normative work to support country policy and technical assistance.
Desirable:
Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 80,734 at single rate
USD 86,904 with primary dependants
Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 10 Years
Location: Delhi
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Duration of contract: Two year
Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/CO/14/FT02
End Date: 14th March, 2014
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