Jobs at WHO: World Health Organization March 2019
Description of Duties
Under the supervision of the World Health Organization Representative (WR), the incumbent will perform the function of Family and Reproductive Health Technical Officer. The incumbent will work closely and provide technical assistance to the Reproductive, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) programmes of the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) Mainland Tanzania, Ministry of Health Zanzibar (MOHz) and Presidents’ Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) to plan, implement and monitor the progress towards achieving RMNCAH targets.
Required Qualifications
Essential: University Degree in Medicine, Nursing or any other Clinical discipline
Desirable: Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent, Postgraduate Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology from a recognized University or College. ajira mpya 2019
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Good computer skills in Microsoft Office packages, EPI Info
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years of experience in Clinical or Public Health Practice in planning,
implementing, monitoring and supervising health programmes, particularly RMCAH activities at national and decentralized levels.
Desirable: Practical experience in working with Multi-lateral and bilateral organizations and Civil society organizations.
Competencies:
1. Producing results
2. Communicating in a credible and effective way nafasi za ajira
3. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
NPOFHP - (1901126)
For the maternal and newborn health including family planning activities, the incumbent has the duty of:1. Reviewing and analyzing national maternal and newborn health policies, strategies, programmes and related legislation;2. Coordinating maternal and newborn health care activities and Establishing and coordinating effective partnerships with key stakeholders and donor agencies.;3. Assisting and advising the national maternal and newborn health including family planning task force in the development ofStrategies;4. Providing technical assistance in the development of operational plans and tools for MNH and facilitating the dissemination of plans and relevant tools.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Degree in Medicine. Postgraduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Advance degree in Nursing/Midwifery.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Public Health (M.P.H.)
NAFASI ZA AJIRA TANZANIA / NAFASI ZA KAZI MARCH 2019
Experience
Essential: Some years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising health programmes, particularly MCH/FP activities at national level.
Desirable: Limited years of professional experience in bilateral or multilateral organizations.
Skills
Excellent knowledge in MCH/FP programme management.Proven competency in modern training skills and/or epidemiological research.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
Teamwork nafasi za kazi
Producing results
