Opportunity for Medical Doctor at WHO National Professional Officer (Sexual Reprod. Health Rights) - (1902706)

Opportunity for Medical Doctor at WHO, National Professional Officer 
(Sexual Reprod. Health Rights) - (1902706)  

Grade: NO-B

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract duration: Initially for one year and may be extended one year or more subject to availability of funds.

Job Posting : Jul 16, 2019, 11:01:18 AM

Closing Date : Aug 5, 2019, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location : Nepal-Kathmandu

Organization : SE_NEP WR Office, Nepal

Schedule : Full-time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of Technical Officer, SRHR and overall guidance of the Public Health Administrator and WHO Representative to Nepal, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities: 

1.  Assist the SRHR project team at WCO Nepal in: 

• Developing the monthly micro plans within the broader framework of the project;
• Ensuring timely Implementation of the planned activities;
• Monitoring to ensure that the activities are implemented as planned;
• Reporting, documenting and knowledge management including development of monthly/yearly plan of operation, annual budget, semi-annual and annual progress report as per the project requirements;
• Compiling the necessary information related to SRHR; 

2.  Assist and collaborate with Ministry of Health and Population and other stakeholders for effective service delivery as outlined in the project proposal and meeting standards within time-line by:

• Coordinating with Medical, midwifery and Nursing Colleges, Medical and Nursing Councils to implement the activities to meet the objectives as outlined in the SRHR proposal;
• Providing technical support to assess the capacity of medical colleges, nursing and Midwifery colleges to perform as training and service sites as per the national standards for abortion and, family planning services;
• Capacity building of the identified Medical Colleges into the training site for abortion and family planning services; 
• Supporting MoHP to incorporate Abortion, Family Planning and Post Abortion Care in the pre-service education of the health workforce in the country;
• Coordinating and networking with relevant stakeholders for smooth implementation of the project at province and federal level as per the need of the project; 
• Assisting the team in collaborating with partners and stakeholders including UN Organizations, other multi and bi-lateral organizations, civil society and professional associations that are involved in improving access to quality abortion and family planning services;
• Coordinating with the partners, training sites and Family Welfare Division in forecasting and procurement of quality drugs, equipment and commodities for the services planned in SRHR project;
• Coordinating with other units in WCO to deliver integrated services as one WHO;
• Undertake any other tasks/duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine with advanced training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable: Masters' (Degree/ Diploma) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of experience in promoting health through the life course with focus on safe abortion and family planning services

Desirable: Experience of developing training material and conducting competency based trainings in safe abortion and family planning services.

Skills: Demonstrated competency in Reproductive health programs Knowledge of national protocols and standards in Reproductive, Maternal and adolescent health. Knowledge on standard training modalities in Abortion and family planning area. Knowledge on communication and advocacy related strategies and standards in SRHR. Demonstrated experience in inter-sectoral collaboration and ability to work with other agencies and development partners. Technical expertise and overall positive attitude towards work are also required as mandatory competencies

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Nepalese.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NPR 2,870,937 (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.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• 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

Source: WHO official announcement

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