Position: NPOFHP – (1901126)
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Job Posting: Mar 7, 2019, 9:10:39 AM
Closing Date: Mar 28, 2019, 1:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Schedule: Full-time
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
For the maternal and newborn health including family planning
activities, the incumbent has the duty of: 1. Reviewing and analyzing
national maternal and newborn health policies, strategies, programmes
and related legislation; 2. Coordinating maternal and newborn health
care activities and Establishing and coordinating effective partnerships
with key stakeholders and donor agencies.; 3. Assisting and advising
the national maternal and newborn health including family planning task
force in the development ofStrategies; 4. Providing technical assistance
in the development of operational plans and tools for MNH and
facilitating the dissemination of plans and relevant tools.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
In collaboration with all agencies actively involved in MNH, assists the
Ministry of Health to plan an effective MCH/FP programme, advocating
the participative and integrated approach, within the PHC development
process.In collaboration with the MCH/FP Division, organizes training
seminars/workshops and meetings to train health personnel and to
strengthen management at central, intermediate, district and local
levels. 3. Networks with other related programmes (such as Nutrition,
EPI, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, CDD, ARI and others) with the aim of improving
maternal and child health indicators 4.
Promotes operational research on MCH/FP and assists national officials
at all levels and the community in the development and implementation of
such projects Provides technical support to the monitoring and the
periodical evaluations of HFA Global and AFRO indicators relating to
Safe Motherhood and Child Survival and Development. 6. Supports the
Ministry of Health in planning and implementing a supplementary and
therapeutic feeding programme and providing assistance in reproductive
health intended to groups of vulnerable populations (young children,
pregnant and lactating women and adolescents) affected by
disastersPrepares progress reports of activities undertaken. 8. Performs
other duties assigned by WR
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education
Essential: Degree in Medicine. Postgraduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Advance degree in Nursing/Midwifery.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Public Health (M.P.H.)
Experience
Essential: Some years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising health programmes, particularly MCH/FP activities at national level.
Desirable: Limited years of professional experience in bilateral or multilateral organizations.
Skills
Excellent knowledge in MCH/FP programme management.Proven competency in modern training skills and/or epidemiological research.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership
Teamwork
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TZS 134,416,000 (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 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.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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Position: Technical Officer, Family & Reproductive Health (SSA) – (1901017)
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Job Posting: Mar 7, 2019, 9:14:49 AM
Closing Date: Mar 28, 2019, 1:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dar-es-Salaam
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
Description of Duties
Under the supervision of the World Health Organization Representative
(WR), the incumbent will perform the function of Family and Reproductive
Health Technical Officer. The incumbent will work closely and provide
technical assistance to the Reproductive, Newborn, Child and Adolescent
Health (RMNCAH) programmes of the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) Mainland Tanzania,
Ministry of Health Zanzibar (MOHz) and Presidents’ Office Regional
Administration and Local Government (PORALG) to plan, implement and
monitor the progress towards achieving RMNCAH targets.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and familiarize with national RMNCAH health policies, strategies, programmes and related legislations to ensure alignment with the Global Strategies and plans
- Coordinate Reproductive Maternal and Newborn health activities and Technical working groups (TWG) forums in order to enhance partnerships and coordinated efforts by partners and stakeholders supporting implementation of RMNCAH interventions.
- Work closely with RMNCAH team and related programmes of the Ministries of Health and Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at central, regional and district levels to develop and implement strategies and approaches to improve Quality of Care (QOC) for Maternal Newborn and Child health including support implementation of Quality of care packages such as Antenatal care, Emergency obstetric and Newborn care (EmONC), Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response(MPDSR) , Emergency Treatment and Triage(ETAT)
- Provide technical assistance in the adoption, dissemination and capacity for use of technical guidelines, standards, norms and tools for RMNCAH and ensure integrated service delivery in collaboration with other related programmes such as PMTCT, HIV, Family planning, Nutrition, Child Health, Immunization, malaria, NCD, Cervical cancer and Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Facilitate the establish effective partnerships and coordination mechanisms by liaising with UN agencies particularly H6, and other partners to support the MOH convening and coordination function and ensure harmonized technical assistance for RMNCAH interventions to address prevention of teenage pregnancies, and scale up of adolescent friendly sexual and reproductive health and gender equity and rights.
- Provide technical assistance for adoption training approaches through on the job training, mentorship and supportive supervision for RMNCAH interventions at central, region and district levels for corrective actions, results and sustained positive changes in knowledge, competencies, attitudes and practices for improving quality of RMNCAH services.
- Support generation of evidence for RMNCAH through identification of research priorities, participation operations research and surveys and package and document the lessons a to inform RMNCAH programming and policy development
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation of RMNCAH programmes to track progress in the achieving the set targets for RMNCAH interventions
- Prepare fortnightly technical and quarterly progress reports against agreed detailed work plan milestones.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by WHO Representative.
Required Qualifications
Essential: University Degree in Medicine, Nursing or any other Clinical discipline
Desirable: Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent, Postgraduate
Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology from a recognized University or
College.
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Good computer skills in Microsoft Office packages, EPI Info
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years of experience in Clinical or Public Health
Practice in planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising health
programmes, particularly RMCAH activities at national and decentralized
levels.
Desirable: Practical experience in working with Multi-lateral and bilateral organizations and Civil society organizations.
Competencies:
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English
Functional Skills and Knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure to make decision, to elaborate strategies and organize priorities
• Ability to coordinate activities and multitasks
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
• Sense of prioritization and attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to proactively search for information.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to innovate.
• Professional commitment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present information.
• Ability to work in stressful context and under tight deadline
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment
Remuneration and additional information
NOC- Level (TZS 11,201,333.00 Monthly rate)
Place of Assignment
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with in country field trips.
- Producing results
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English
Functional Skills and Knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure to make decision, to elaborate strategies and organize priorities
• Ability to coordinate activities and multitasks
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
• Sense of prioritization and attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels and to proactively search for information.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to innovate.
• Professional commitment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present information.
• Ability to work in stressful context and under tight deadline
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment
Remuneration and additional information
NOC- Level (TZS 11,201,333.00 Monthly rate)
Place of Assignment
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with in country field trips.
