Job Description:
 
VACANCY NOTICE
 
Title: NCD Prevention and Management	Deadline for application: 08 August 2023
Contract type: Special Services Agreement	Duty Station: Port Moresby, NCD
Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of renewal	Organization Unit: Regional O ice for the Western Pacific,
based on performance and availability of funds.	WHO Representative for Papua New Guinea

Description of duties:
 
In close collaboration with the National Department of Health and under the direct supervision of the WHO Team Lead (UHC, Health Systems and Healthier Populations) and overall guidance for the WHO Representative, the Technical Officer for non-communicable diseases will carry out specific duties as below:
 
To coordinate and provide technical support to the NDOH based in the country office non-communicable diseases and within the overall regional framework
To provide support within the NDOH for the adaption and implementation of the Papua New Guinea Package of Essential NCD Interventions (PEN)
To provide support for the drafting and implementation of Papua New Guinea NCD strategic plan.
Support NDOH and other national partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating national strategies and plans for national and subnational level NCD (non-communicable diseases) prevention and control.
Coordinate with NDOH counterparts’ joint actions such as working groups, roundtables, and meetings to facilitate NCD prevention and control program implementation at national and subnational levels.
Undertake jointly with NDHO counterparts regular monitoring of the implementation of NCD activities.
Facilitate partner and stakeholder coordinate in NCD prevention and control.
Facilitate smooth information flow of NCD activities between NDOH and WHO and other involved institutions through sharing of meetings and reports.
Job Requirements:

QUALITFICATIONS REQUIRED:
 
EDUCATION
Essential: University degree in medicine, public health, nursing, or a related area
Desirable: Master’s degree in any of the above areas or post-graduate training in a relevant NCD speciality Experience.
 
At least five years of professional experience within the area of NCDs.
Relevant experience in public health and working with the national or subnational levels of the National Department of Health or any other relevant organization.
 
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
 
Essential:
 
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the prevention and control of NCDs in the Papua New Guinea.
Demonstrated knowledge of the national health system.
Excellent computer skills, including a standard package of office applications.
Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.
 
WHO Competencies
 
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
 
Desirable: Producing results
 
LANGUAGES
Expert knowledge of English
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 
The position is based in Port Moresby.
 
Interested candidates should apply and submit applications with the standard WHO Personal History Form attached. This form can be obtained from the WHO office. Please include 3 referees and contact details in your application letter. Submit to any of the following addresses, no later than Tuesday, 8 August 2023; by hand delivery to WHO Office on the 4th Floor, AOPI Centre Building, Waigani Drive; OR, by email wppngwr@who.int
 
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