Senior Public Health Advisor

%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPurpose of the position%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EThe Senior Public Health Advisor provides high-level strategic, policy, and technical support to the Director of Programme Management (DPM), contributing to the effective planning, implementation, and oversight of WHO AFRO’s programme priorities.

The incumbent supports the strengthening of programme coherence, cross-cluster integration, and alignment with WHO’s General Programme of Work (GPW14) and regional strategic frameworks, ensuring quality, consistency, and results-orientation across programme management processes.%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3EObjectives of the Programme%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EThe Office of the Director, Programme Management provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the WHO General Programme of Work, AFRO strategic priorities, and the Programme Budget.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EThe Office drives policy development and promotes coherence across technical programme, strengthening coordination among technical clusters, including Disease Prevention and Control (DPC), Health Systems Strengthening (HSS), Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) and the %26nbsp;.

Polio Eradication Programme (PEP), to ensure synergies and the coherent implementation of the General Programme of Work (GPW), and organizational priorities. It also strengthens programme planning and performance monitoring systems and ensures alignment with global frameworks and regional priorities.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EDescription of the Duties%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Program Management (DPM), the incumbent will perform the following functions:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EStrategic and Policy Advisory Support%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E• Provide high-level technical and strategic inputs to support programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting processes aligned with GPW14 and AFRO strategic priorities.

%3Cbr%3E• Support in strengthening policy coherence and advancing integrated programmatic approaches across clusters.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EProgramme Coordination and Cross-Cluster Integration%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E• Facilitate coordination of cross-cluster programme initiatives and workstreams to enhance coherence, efficiency, and collective impact across the Regional Office.

%3Cbr%3E• Support the integration of cross-cutting priorities, including gender, equity, human rights, and data-for-action, into programme planning and implementation.%3Cbr%3E• Contribute to strengthening linkages between the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Cluster, the Polio Eradication programme and development clusters to support implementation of the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EStrategic Coordination of Governance and Managerial Platforms%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E• Provide technical and coordination support to key managerial and governance platforms, including the Executive Management, Regional Programme Meeting, and Directors’ coordination mechanisms.

%3Cbr%3E• Contribute to strengthening coherence and functional linkages across governance structures to enhance organizational effectiveness.%3Cbr%3E• Support coordination of strategic processes, including those related to programme budgeting, biennial work planning, and implementation tracking.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETechnical Quality Assurance and Strategic Documents%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E• Contribute to the preparation, technical review, and quality assurance of strategic documents, including reports, strategies, resolutions, policy briefs, and submissions to governing bodies (e.

g., Regional Committee, Executive Board, and World Health Assembly).%3Cbr%3E• Ensure that outputs from the DPM Office meet WHO standards for quality, coherence, and evidence-based policy.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EStrategic Initiatives and Institutional Collaboration%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E• Support the coordination of strategic initiatives and major regional processes led by the DPM Office, including cross-cluster programmes and special initiatives.

%3Cbr%3E• Contribute to strengthening collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including HQ, country offices, and partners, to support programme delivery and alignment.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EThe incumbent may be required to perform other related responsibilities as assigned.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ERecruitment Profile%3C/h2%3E%3Ch4 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ECompetencies%3C/h4%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EWHO Competency model: %3Ca href=%22http://www.

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Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*%3Cbr%3E3. Communication*%3Cbr%3E4. Driving the Organization’s position in health leadership%3Cbr%3E5. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond%3Cbr%3E6. Creating an empowering and motivating environment%3C/p%3E%3Ch4 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EUse of Language Skills%3C/h4%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential:%3C/strong%3E Expert knowledge of English and French.

%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable:%3C/strong%3E Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese or any other UN official language.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch4 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EFunctional Knowledge and Skills%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills in public health and programme management.

%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programmes in an international environment.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EProven capacity to synthesize complex information and produce high-quality policy and technical outputs.

%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAbility to work effectively across organizational boundaries and manage competing priorities.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ESound knowledge of WHO programme planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EStrong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cbr%3ERequired Qualifications%3C/h2%3E%3Ch4 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EEducation%3C/h4%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential:%3C/strong%3E Master’s degree in public health, health policy, health systems, or a related field from an accredited/recognized institution.

%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable: %3C/strong%3EDoctorate or additional postgraduate training in medicine, public health, programme management, or related disciplines.%3C/p%3E%3Ch4 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EExperience%3C/h4%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential :%3C/strong%3E At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public health, programme management, or international health, including experience at the international level.

%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EExperience in the UN system or international organizations.%3Cbr%3EExperience in cross-sectoral programme coordination, partnerships, and resource mobilization.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ERemuneration%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EWHO 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 103,165 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3,903 per month for the duty station indicated above.

Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch2%3EAdditional Information%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:#555555;line-height:11.

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Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:FR;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EStaff members who apply to this requisition and who have been or will be separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

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Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:FR;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:#555555;line-height:11.2pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:list .

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WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://www.

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e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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