UN World Health Organisation (WHO) Job Careers – National Professional Office/TUB

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Organisation: World Health
Organisation (WHO)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: WHO
Representative

Vacancy Notice No.: AFRO/14/FT381

 

About WHO:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the directing and coordinating
authority for health within the United Nations system.  WHO 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.

 

Job Summary: The National
Professional Office/TUB will offer technical support and guidance for the
formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Tuberculosis Policy to help
improve access to medicines and assure their safety, quality and rational use.
In line with Health Sector Strategic Plan and Global Standards, develop and
manage the organization’s programme of technical co-operation at country level
and coordinate the Organization’s assistance to Tuberculosis Programme.   The jobholder will serve as WHO focal point
for TUB activities in the country; Under the supervision of the WR and the technical
guidance of DPC/AFRO and TUB/AFRO, the incumbent, in close collaboration with
the national TUB focal person of the country, will support development,
planning, implementation, evaluation, and co-ordination of TB activities.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Offer technical support by assisting the
    national authorities in programme activities: planning, implementing,
    monitoring and evaluation. Prepare consultations with partners and
    stakeholders.
  • Actively facilitate the creation of
    functional and collaborative networks with programmes such
    HIV/AIDS/STI/Leprosy/EDP/IDS and other relevant Ministry of Health
    programmes.
  • Provide support to the NTLP in developing
    plans for social and resource mobilization.
  • Bridge the gap between the
    Research/Research Institutions and the programme to ensure that relevant
    research is carried out to improve the TB control.
  • Technically support the development and
    adaptation of training materials and guidelines for TB control.
  • Actively participate in the quarterly
    organization of national and district training activities and follow-up
    assessment of trainees and facilitators to ensure quality of training and
    performance.
  • Participate in programme monitoring and
    evaluation to ensure quality of data collection and use of information in
    re-planning.
  • Participate in quarterly organization of
    National TB Control Task Force/Committee meetings to provide opportunities
    for establishing consensus on technical and policy issues, and to sustain
    partner level interest in TB control.
  • Compile and send monthly reports to the
    WHO country Office and Ministry of Health with a copy to WHO Regional
    Office.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by WR.

 

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 

  • The applicant should hold a Medical Degree
    from a recognized University. Possession of a Master’s degree in Public
    Health. 
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in
    planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising of TB Control
    activities at national or regional/provincial or district level.
  • Past experience in developing and
    implementing TB Control Policies would be an added advantage.
  • Excellent knowledge of TB Control in
    Uganda.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, data
    analysis and results presentation and or appropriate training/research
    skills

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English / French / Portuguese
and fluency in the working language of the country. 

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who desire to work in the United Nations’ World Health
Organisation should  endeavor to Apply at
the web link.

 

 

Deadline: 21st July,
2014

 

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