Programme Area Manager

2 days ago

København, Denmark Geneve Int Full time

Programme Area Manager (Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR) - P5

Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Organization: World Health Organization

Date of Last Update: 2025-01-24 (Expiry date: 2025-02-26)

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Programme Area Manager, Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations is responsible for ensuring that country capacities are coordinated and strengthened for all hazards health emergency risk management: monitoring, evaluation and objective assessment of country core capacities; support to countries to develop national plans and critical core capacities for all-hazard health emergencies; coordinate and support countries to integrate relevant systems for better health security; secretariat support to the implementation of the International Health Regulations. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Lead and manage the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations Programme Area ensuring coordination and oversight of Programme's work promoting an environment of professional inquisitiveness, anticipating new challenges, seeking solutions and evaluating their effectiveness, demonstrating to stakeholders and collaborators a commitment to excellence.
  • Manage the regional work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant strategies, programmes of work, and annual work plans in country health emergency preparedness & International Health Regulations.
  • Promote and strengthen partnerships, particularly in coordination with regional agencies and networks, particularly with the European Union and its institutions, the UN entities, civil society and other relevant partners.
  • Provide coordination, motivation, guidance, management and performance evaluation of staff in Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations' technical teams.
  • Manage and ensure the work of the CME team focusing on assessing, planning, costing, monitoring and evaluating critical countries capacities to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies.
  • Manage and ensure the work of the PCB team focusing on formulating policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security.
  • Manage and ensure IHR work related to strengthening required national procedures, skills and coordination mechanisms are established in all countries.
  • Ensure close-collaborative work with other technical departments and represent the Programme and, as required, the RED of the Programme, inside and outside WHO.
  • Facilitate Prevention and Preparedness stream of WHE's work for operational planning, resources mobilization and partners' coordination purposes.
  • Assist the RED in fulfilling this mandate and undertaking any other duties as required by the RED.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree complemented by a post-graduate degree in public health or public health-related discipline.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control and/or public health programmes, including at least 5 years of management experience in recognized leadership positions.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in international and multi-cultural settings combined with proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and lead projects, and build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731.

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