The objectives of WHO‘s health emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health cluster to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Within the framework of the United Nations Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and cluster approach, the WHO Health Emergencies programme ensures that WHO’s critical functions, as outlined in the Emergency Response Framework (ERF), are fulfilled.The Health Cluster Coordinator (P5) leads an effective and coordinated health-sector response with the national and international community, focusing on vulnerable and marginalized populations.
The Health Cluster Coordinator oversees the health needs’ assessment and health-response, strategy development, implementation and monitoring including of the joint incident management system. The position contributes to relieving suffering and saving lives in humanitarian emergencies, while advancing the well-being and dignity of affected populations.
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. Lead an effective and coordinated, national, health-sector response with the national and international community, focusing on vulnerable and marginalized populations (under the supervision of the Head of the WHO country office and within the framework of the United Nations Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and cluster approach). Provide guidance, participatory leadership, management, and coordination of the following: Planning, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting on health service delivery and the related components of the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and contingency planning for potential new events; The synergy of the above with national plans, their mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues, and compliance with WHO norms, standards, and protocols; Technical assistance for joint support missions to field operations; Guidance in national (health system) capacity building for emergency preparedness and response in accordance with the IASC Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) Approach and other related guidance; Data management, Information sharing, monitoring, and reporting through the Information Management strategy and functional mechanism; Advocacy and resource mobilization efforts. Lead the country office’s data management strategies and operations.Coordinate and work closely with the country office’s health information management teams and focalpoints
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level orabove) in epidemiology, public health, medical or other studies in a field directly related to the positionDesirable: Specialized training in emergency managementand/or international aid, humanitarian, health system recovery and healthcluster coordination
Experience Essential: A minimum of ten years of work experience relevant to the position (in developingand promoting collaborative partnerships in emergency and humanitarian reliefoperations) a significant part of this to have been obtained at aninternational level
Desirable: A minimum of three years’ inmanagement and coordination of health programmes in chronic or acute,sudden-onset emergencies in national and international settings.
Skills
- Mastery of rapid-response operations in public health, within emergency contexts.
- In depth knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques of theinternational emergency incident management system.In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the United Nations,its specialized agencies, donor agencies, national and internationalnongovernmental organizations.
- Political astuteness, and ability to promote consensus, lead negotiations, network and build partnerships within the context of WHOs global emergency response and other competing mandates.
- Excellent skills in the assessment of emergency situations, and the formulation ofcomprehensive plans to address challenges/risks, using strong strategicthinking.
- Skills to facilitate a policy process among diverse partners, including United Nations, nongovernmental organizations, national health authorities and donors.
- Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, and direct multidisciplinary and multinational teams in emergency settings.
- Models and maintains calm disposition in crisis situations.
WHO Competencies
TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
CommunicationMoving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3926 per month for the duty station indicated above.
Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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
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Closing Date: Sep 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Cameroon-Yaounde
