Medical Officer, Cardiovascular Diseases Management

Vor 4 Tagen


Geneva, Schweiz WHO Vollzeit

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To support the global initiative on the prevention and control of CVD and represent WHO in global fora on CVD prevention and control. To develop/adapt evidence-based strategies, guidelines and toolkits to assist Member States in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes for the detection and management of CVD using an integrated and public health approach. To coordinate with relevant WHO technical units and to guide the implementation of the global programme for CVD prevention and control in countries. To develop, expand and sustain international partnerships on CVD. To provide technical advice and support to countries on CVD prevention and management - in close collaboration with WHO Regional and Country Offices. To support the development of advocacy and communications products on CVD. To support and strengthen WHO's work on access to essential quality medicine and technologies relevant to CVD management. To manage budgets and develop project proposals. Take the HQ lead in the development of regional and country capacity building efforts on prevention and management of CVD in the context of NCD prevention and control efforts. To conduct other activities as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

A university degree in medicine with an advanced level degree in internal medicine, cardiology or public health.

Desirable :

A PhD in public health

Experience

Essential :

At least 7 years of relevant experience in health systems or public health related to CVD prevention and control. At 3 years of evident international work exposure. At least 10 publications on CVD in peer-reviewed journals.


Desirable :

At least 5 years providing support for implementation of CVD prevention and control programmes in primary care settings in low- or middle-income countries. At least 5 years of experience working with inter-agency initiatives and multi-disciplinary groups, national, international and non-governmental organizations, preferably working with the UN system or with relevant international health/ development bodies.

Skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Able to coordinate, plan and implement projects and activities with minimum supervision but work equally well as part of a team. Manage and expand global partnerships and programme implementation in countries through partners.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of any other official WHO language.


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