OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity of newborns, children and for the promotion of adolescent’s health and development by strengthening the national capacity in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions to improve the health status, building effective partnerships with health development partners for an integrated approach to Primary Health Care.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Serve as the primary liaison for CAH between the Ministry of Health and WHO;Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and its technical departments in the development, review and implementation of child and adolescent health policies and strategies, including training and supervision.Support the adaptation of global and regional evidence based policies, strategies and plans for child, adolescent health to fit the context of the country, with a view to reducing risk, morbidity and mortality and improving health across the life course.Build capacity for improved health service delivery for children and adolescent, at facility and community levels, and monitor progresses on health status;Facilitate national counterparts in operational researches related to child and adolescent health;Work with other clusters in the Country Office, IST and AFRO in addition to other relevant international, regional and national counterparts to advocate for WHO’s work on child and adolescent health;Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, child and adolescent health and nutrition. On behalf of the WCO in DRC act as the focal point;Compile periodical reports and provide relevant programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes.Performany other work requested by the supervisors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in Pediatrics, Clinical or Public Nutrition and related fields, Food Science and Technology or any other related field from an accredited/recognized institute
Desirable: Training in Public Health; Adolescent Health, Integrated management of Childhood illnesses, Infant and Young Child, Health Programme Management or Epidemiology.An advanced degree in the above stated fields will be an added advantage
Experience
Essential: At least five (5) years of responsible professional experience in the planning, implementation, organization, and management of Public Health programmes in areas of CAH or food safety: policy making; research; surveillance; monitoring and evaluation; multisectoral coordination, and allied experience organization, monitoring and evaluation of activities related to CAH
Desirable: Experience with WHO or other UN agencies.-Experience with health cluster partners in the area of CAH-Experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations-Experience in policy development and strategic planning of CAH related activities
Skills
Sound knowledge of the principles, practice, methodology and techniques in public health, epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance and control. Ability to collect, analyze and use data for program monitoring and evaluation.Ability to monitor and communicate progress, write concise reports. Skills in programme and proposal development, project management and promotion of national capacities, Ability to work with partners proactively, including effective chairmanship of stakeholder meetings.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.
