Job Description
| Organization: | World Health Organization |
| Job Title: | National Professional Officer HIV/AIDS – (2105847) |
| Contractual Arrangement: | Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 |
| Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): | One year |
| Job Posting: | Nov 17, 2021, 10:24:05 AM |
| Closing Date: | Dec 9, 2021, 12:59:00 AM |
| Primary Location: | Sudan-Khartoum |
| Organization: | EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan |
| Schedule: | Full-time |
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To provide technical assistance to the health sector response to HIV/AIDS in Northern Sudan.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the HIV/AIDS team leader, Khatoum and the general guidance of the WR the incumbent will assist the WRO HIV/AIDS team leader in providing technical support to the MOH on HIV/STI surveillance. S/he will:- Assist in the development of policies and strategic and operational plans of the national AIDS programme on HIV/STI surveillance.- Participate actively in the development of technical guidelines, manuals and educational material on HIV/STI surveillance.- Organize and facilitate training workshops.- Provide guidance and technical support during the planning and implementation of HIV/STI surveys.- Provide supportive supervision and mentor HIV/STI surveillance staff of the MoH.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medicine or Social Sciences.
Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health or epidemiology with training in HIV/STI surveillance methodologies.
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Experience
Essential: At least 5 years in the field of HIV/AIDS out of which 3 years of active involvement in HIV/STI surveillance.
Desirable: Experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIVAIDS and STI programe
Skills
– Very good understanding of HIV and STI surveillance.- Very good knowledge of principles of disease control.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Producing results
Teamwork
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
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Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 55,473 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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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.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- 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.
