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.
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Technical Officer, Laboratory
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term Appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Objectives of the Programme
- WHO Ministry of Health in Nigeria is working to strengthen the capacity to establish minimum bases for the International Health Regulations. In this regard, WHO will support the health system including the response to public health and nutrition emergencies through laboratory capacity building.
- The programme covers the following areas of the Diagnostics and Laboratory:
- Systems, Clinical,Epidemiological, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Quality, Bio-safety and Bio-security, and Research.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To promote the development of an effective national laboratory system through the development and implementation of comprehensive national policies on laboratory services.
- Contribute to the adaptation and implementation of international and regional standards and guidelines at the national level.
- Supporting laboratory-based surveillance of diseases, including emerging and re-emerging infectious risks.
- Strengthen national laboratory networks in the context of IDSR and IHR.
- Strengthen laboratory quality management at the national level through the implementation of regional programmes such as SLIPTA and LQMS/WHO, including bio-safety and bio-security
- Promote the contribution of laboratories to disease prevention and control activities and to global disease control programmes.
- Promote laboratory workforce capacity strengthening.o Collaborate with other clusters and programmes to ensure Diagnostics and Laboratory contribution.
Description Of Duties
- Provide advice,technical expertise and support operations for the development, implementation and monitoring of national policies, strategies and plans.
- Support the development of laws, national norms, standards and guidelines on Diagnostics and Laboratory systems and services.
- Support the development and implementation of regulatory functions related to diagnostics and Laboratory services.
- Provide technical support for the development of the national laboratory system, including mobile laboratories.
- Provide technical support in cooperation with the partners to improve laboratory analysis and diagnostic services, quality management of the environment, equipment maintenance, safety and bio-security.
- Provide technical expertise and support operational for rapid response to epidemics / epidemics and health emergencies, in collaboration with national health officials,including laboratory staff and other partner organisations
- Strengthen national health laboratory capacities through the provision of training to diagnostics and laboratory staff.
- Support the development and implementation of technical guidelines and standard operating procedures for laboratory testing and practices, including for the safe collection, handling, shipment, storage and analysis of the human and environmental samples.
- Execute all other related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor and the WHO Representative.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Essential: University Degree or Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or in Medical Biology
- Desirable: Master’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Laboratory Technology with specialisation in infectiology or related laboratory fields.2-Superior Diploma in Public Health or Epidemiology would be an asset.
Experience:
- Essential: At least 2 years in clinical laboratory fields /public with the national authorities
- Desirable: Experience of working with the UN / WHO or other major international organisations would be an additional benefit.
Skills:
The incumbent of the position must have the essential knowledge and skills specific to the position, among others:
- Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing diagnostics and laboratory policies, strategies, plans and regulations;
- Demonstrated ability in national or international level laboratory management, and / or coordination of national or international laboratory networks / programmes;
- Ability to implement regional and global strategies in medical products quality control laboratories;
- Skills in managing quality-control laboratories; Proven writing and communications skills;
- Demonstrated skills in mobilizing resources.
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.
Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 19,956,269 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Application Closing Date
14th September, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title:
Management and Administration (MGA) Officer
Ref No: 2208294
Location: Abuja
Schedule: Full-time
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
Objectives of the Programme
- The Mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
Description of Duties
- During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
The incumbent will perform all or some of the following duties:
- Plan, recommend and implement systems, norms and procedures, in compliance with existing policies and SOPs, for the administration monitoring, control and evaluation of human, financial and material resources processes within the incident management system.
- Support planning processes, and formulate general and specific budgetary estimates for the emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities; ensure the management of funding allocations and awards; track and report on financing against budget; support, monitor and report on financial implementation in compliance with WHO rules, emergency SOPs and delegations of authority.
- Provide managerial and administrative support in the implementation of the emergency operations through initiation of relevant proposals for all planned activities, in cooperation with the resource mobilization team, monitor and follow-up on donor proposals and reporting deadlines; ensure payments are made to support emergency programme plans and in compliance with rules and procedures.
- Provide a range of human resources services,including forecasting future needs, coordinating/ facilitating rapid deployment of surge staff and international responders, sourcing, recruitment, medical clearance, travel to the relevant duty station, entry formalities, briefing and training, on-site administrative support, de-briefing and performance evaluations.
- Track and report on HR requirements against plans, status of filled positions/vacancies, in collaboration with the relevant Regional Office and/or HQ
- Manage procurement of services and all necessary supplies required for support of the emergency programme, track inventory, coordinate with logistics and HR to provide supplies and equipment to the local response team. Participate in local contract review committees and ensure best value for money in procurement practices as per the delegated authority. Ensure appropriate asset management; provide relevant reports to the management
- In case the Field Security Officer position is not established in the duty station, coordinate with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the Regional Field Security Officer to ensure the safety of all WHO staff and responders, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) compliance, timely report on security related incidents, disseminate security and travel advisory information and arrange security briefings and training of staff.
- As required, supervise Information Technology support services provided either by local Information technology technicians. Oversee the monitoring and assessment of end user support, management of the local office infrastructure. 8. Oversee and consolidate the replies to audit reports and comments, review and follow- up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to the different areas of management and administration. Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Essential: First University Degree, in Public or Business Administration, Public Health, Finance or Accounting, Human Resources Management or other Social Studies from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: Advanced university degree in public health, business or public administration.
Experience:
- Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience, combined at the national and international levels in management and administration, including supervision of staff. Experience in supporting emergency or health outbreak operations.
- Desirable: Experience in in developing countries. Prior humanitarian working experience at field level, with WHO, other UN agency, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.
Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of administrative and management principles and practices (including, but not limited to the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Procurement and Security).
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgement.
- Advanced leadership skills and proven ability to coach and motivate staff.
- Skills in programme formulation, design and research development an asset.Proven ability to translate requirements into workable solutions.
WHO Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Producing results
- Ensuring the effective use of resources.
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 75,602 (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 3194 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.
Application Closing Date
10:59:00 PM: 19th September, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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