Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
HPR/Social Determinants Officer
Objectives of the programme
Strengthen institutional capacity to develop Health Promotion policies and implement appropriate programmes; Strengthen Health Promotion operational research quantitatively and qualitatively, documentation of experiences and best practices, and dissemination of results ; Advocacy for implementation of health promotion interventions in health and related sectors, as well as working across sectors to address underlying factors impacting the population’s health e.g. applying Health in all policies, intersectoral action strategy, health literacy interventions; Strengthen partnerships between health and development partners, and other sectors to promote healthy settings and particularly healthy cities, healthy schools, healthy communities etc. Engage with multisectoral partners to support development of or implementation of the country strategic actions for health promotion, prevention of diseases and respond to emergencies and public health issues; Promote partnerships and national networks for innovative actions for health promotion embracing stakeholders and non-state actors to reduce/control NCD risk factors; To increase the capacity of Member States to use Health Promotion (HP) strategies to address the broad determinants of health and assist communities gain control over, and improve their health through integrated action; To contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity by strengthening the national capacity in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions to improve the health and nutritional status; Support the national capacity to integrate and mainstream Gender, Equity and Rights (GER) into health to ensure equitable healthcare, close coverage gaps, enhance participation to guarantee no-one is left behind; The incumbent shall work as a team member in planning executing their responsibilities.

Description of Duties
Provide guidance on review/development of national policies, programs and structures for health promotion and nutrition; Coordinate actions aimed at addressing the broad determinants of health that influence health and well-being, including water and sanitation as well as environmental health in light of sustainable development; Support priority health programs to strengthen community engagement, social mobilization, communication for behavioral change and support multi sectoral actions to address health inequities; Provide technical support on application of methods such as health literacy, behavior change communication, health education, social mobilization and advocacy in health programs; Increase individual, community and societal participation in health action through empowerment; Provide technical support for the development of guidelines to promote use of community-based approaches, affordable strategies and technologies for the delivery of quality care services particularly primary and secondary prevention, integrating health promotion in chronic illness management; Provide technical support on application of methods such as behavior change communication, health education, social mobilization and advocacy in health programs; Support the national capacity to integrate and mainstream Gender, Equity and Rights (GER) into health to ensure equitable healthcare and close coverage gaps; Perform other activities assigned by the WHO representative

Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: University degree in Health Promotion or basic degree in health- related field, a health development subject area such as health education, health communication, medical sociology/anthropology, education, population studies or public health field with good knowledge of health promotion theory and practice or epidemiology training.
Desirable: Knowledge of or qualification in health or health related discipline, ability to write well, implementation of multi sectorial interventions, policy development skills.

Experience
Essential: At least 5 years of experience in public health and program management of disease control, working with national /international organizations that deal with health promotion, public health or development.
Desirable: Experience in planning, implementing, monitoring/evaluation of main control programs disease and experience working with the United Nations or International Non-Governmental Organizations.

Skills
Effective communication and ability to use/initiate evidence-based Health Promotion interventions;- Demonstrate leadership skills, collaboration, innovative, analytical and problem-solving skills; – Excellent understanding of participatory learning and development, strategic data and information, including design of research studies.- Technical expertise in public health; Ability to work effectively with colleagues at sub national, national and international level;- Statistical, monitoring and evaluation skills;

WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ZMW 932,249 (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.
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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.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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Closing Date : 30th April. 2022

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