World Health Organization (WHO) National Professional Officers Jobs Vacancies

World
Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for
health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing
leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda,
setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options,
providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health
trends.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: National
Professional Officer
Ref ID: 1702894

Location: Abuja
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-Term Appointment
Contract duration: 12
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time

Objective

Serve
as WHO focal point for Maternal Health and Newborn Health, sexual and
reproductive health, Elimination of maternal to child transmission of
HIV/Syphilis , Family planning Programmed along the life course and
continuum of care in the country to liaise with and provide support to all
relevant government departments and institutions in collaboration with all
agencies actively involved.
Assist
the Ministry of health to plan an effective MNH programmes advocating the
integrated approach with PHC development process.

Duties
and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the FRH Cluster Lead and overall supervision of
WHO representative, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Review
and analyze national maternal and newborn health policies, strategies,
plans and guidelines, programmes and related legislation
Establish
and coordinate effective partnership with key stakeholders and donor
agencies involved in maternal and newborn health including family planning
Assist
in promotion and implementation of operations research for maternal and
newborn health including family planning
Coordinate
maternal and newborn health care activities
Assist
and advise the national maternal and newborn health task force in the
development of strategies for maternal and newborn health including Family
planning.
Provide
technical assistance in the development of operation plans and tools for
MNH 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
Participate
in monitoring and evaluation of maternal and newborn health including
family planning programmer
Perform
any other duties as required for the success of the programme.

Qualifications
and Experience

Medical
Degree obtained from a recognized University; and post graduate degree in
Community Medicine or Public Health, or obstetrics and Gynaecology or
Pediatrics and Modern Training Skills would be an advantage.
Prior
experience in maternal, newborn health and sexual and reproductive health
is an added advantage
Considerable
experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation
and supervision at national, state or local government area.
Proven
competence in documentation of events and evaluation of programmes
Excellent
knowledge of English and a local language-reading, speaking, writing
At
least 5 years of practical experience in program management.
Good
knowledge and ability to use computer software: – Spreadsheets, Word,
PowerPoint, publisher and EPI Info or SSSP for statistical analysis.