Director, Noncommunicable Diseases

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Leads the Department in providing global leadership on NCDs, sensory functions, oral health, rehabilitation and Disability and continue advocacy and awareness raising in these areas. Provides and develops as well as leads the work on monitoring and reporting on the same areas. Technical products and expertise to Member States and other Stakeholders with guidance and technical data required for the development, implementation, and monitoring of national and/or global policies and programmes with impact at country level. Directs and leads overall establishment and development of the Department's evidence based policies and strategies for roll out and delivery for Regional and Country Office implementation. Provides the overall leadership, management, development and accountability, of the Department in delivering its objectives through managing and galvanizing a diverse workforce and financial resources to optimize the department deliverables and mandate. Provides senior level technical advice and expertise to Senior Management in the area of assigned responsibilities in order to position the Department and Organization as a leader in the respective area. Oversees the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the Department's area of work to ensure development of key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to ensure optimal performance of Department deliverables. Serves as the scientific/technical reference among UN Agencies and other key players in the respective areas. Promotes the integration of Regional and Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Department's programme area of work. Builds strong partnerships and fosters consensus building with External Partners, Member States, UN Agencies, Donor, civil society and people with lived experience and cutting edge research institutions and other stakeholders in the subject area to politically position the technical area of work and implementation into national and/or global policies. Represents the Organization and Department area of work in a diverse array of global fora to position WHO as a leader in the global health community. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : An advanced level university degree in medicine, public health or fields related to the portfolio of the department.
Desirable : A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields. Specialized training in noncommunicable diseases.

Experience

Essential : A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the management and leadership of significant programmes for one or more of the following diseases and conditions: noncommunicable diseases, sensory impairments, (including deafness and blindness), Oral Health as well as disability and rehabilitation. Extensive experience providing senior level advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers, managing human and financial resources, as well as extensive experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies. Demonstrated experience at the international level.
Desirable : Experience in country/field operations, monitoring and evaluation, operational and up-stream research. Several years of solid experience in the management of complex public-private partnerships and multisectoral approaches. Experience in delivering results in the UN system.

Skills

Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies. Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources. Ability to engage, build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States, partners and media. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area. Globally respected level of technical expertise and knowledge in preventing, managing, control and surveillance of one or more of the following diseases and conditions: Non-communicable diseases, sensory impairments, Oral Health, rehabilitation, Disability, population-based surveys, monitoring and reporting at various levels and including in developing countries. Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of broad multidisciplinary public health programmes, including the implementation of disease management programmes. Outstanding knowledge and technical expertise (basic science, treatment and care and epidemiology) in one or more of the following diseases and conditions: noncommunicable diseases, sensory impairments, Oral Health.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization to a Successful Future
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of another WHO language.

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