National Professional Officer

Found in: beBee S KE - 4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Kenya World Health Organization Full time

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Responsibilities

Support the development of, review and analysis of national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health policies, strategies, plans and guidelines, programmes, and related legislation Lead national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health care activities from WHO perspective working closely with the child health officer and ensuring timely reporting of progress. Advocate for, lead and advise the national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health through existing platforms such as the task force on the development of strategies for national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health including family planning, national working groups, partners coordination mechanisms, etc. Provide technical assistance in the development of operation plans and tools for SRMNH and facilitate the dissemination of maternal and newborn health including family planning strategies, plans and relevant tools. Provide technical assistance for the implementation of maternal and newborn health including family planning interventions Establish and coordinate effective partnership with key stakeholders and donor agencies involved in national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health including family planning Promote and implement operations research for national sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health including family planning Participate in monitoring and evaluation of maternal and newborn health including family planning programme Act as the WCO focal point and collaborate and support partners and the MoH in respect of all gender rights and gender mainstreaming issues as well as gender-based violence and female genital mutilation. Liaise with the three levels of the organization to ensure common understanding and timely information sharing, exchange of experiences and achieving the deliverables of WHO GPW.Perform any other duties as required for thesuccess of the programme.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Essential: University degree in a degree in obstetrics and gynecology and Modern Training Skills; Community Medicine; Public Health or another related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Advanced degree in Medicine/Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in maternal, newborn health and sexual and reproductive health.
Desirable: Considerable experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and supervision at national, state or local government area; Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

Proven knowledge of SRMNH management within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ability to conduct research and analyse results, identify issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening health care systems. Good knowledge of SRMNH health services and safety regulations Ability to prioritize, organize, manage, and adapt management style according to needs Ability to build and motivate teams and work under pressure

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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