DEADLINE: 24 April 2016 

Description of duties:

Based in the WHO Country Office, Russia, and under supervision of the WR/Head of WHO Country Office and WHO Regional Office TB and M/XDR-TB Programme Manager and in line with the Consolidated Action Plan to Prevent and Combat M/XDR-TB in the WHO European Region and the Biennial Collaborative Agreement between the WHO Regional Office and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the incumbent will function as the focal staff for WHO TB and MXDR TB activities in the Russian Federation. This will include, inter alia, Lilly MDR-TB Partnership- funded WHO activities in the Russian Federation, ensuring development and implementation of agreed activities to improve universal access to M/XDR-TB prevention, control and care. 

More specifically, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

- Provides and facilitate overall technical support to the Ministry of Health on national TB control policy in line with relevant WHO strategies and action plans;
- Provides overall technical and organizational support to the work of the High Level Working Group on TB in the Russian Federation;
- Develops and adapts training curricula and organizes programmes of workshops and training courses including courses on programmatic management of drug resistant TB in collaboration with national and international partners, in line with WHO standards, rules and regulations; discusses participants' expectations and solicits feedback from participants and the faculty on training courses and workshops, prepares reports of the training and workshops organized;
- Liaises with Ministry of Health and other government agencies and works closely with relevant national and international partners in the country to strengthen human resources capacity for implementation of specific TB control programmes;
- Provides support in preparing funding proposals, organizing meetings and facilitating visits of WHO missions to the Russian Federation;
- Facilitates interventions of the WHO Regional Office and WHO Headquarters to assist the Russian Federation to improve surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of TB and MDR-TB programmes;
- Prepares regular technical reports on the progress of implementation of assigned projects;
- Performs other relevant duties as required by supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: University degree in medicine or a first university degree in health related sciences in combination with a Master's degree in public health.
Desirable: Post graduate training in Tuberculosis and M/XDR-TB. 
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution.

Skills:

1) Producing results: demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work. Acts without being prompted and makes things happen; handles problems effectively. Capacity to identify priorities and to adapt them to realistic objectives and timelines.
2) Communicating in a credible and effective way: Speaks and writes clearly, adapting communication style and content so they are appropriate to the needs of the intended audience. Conveys information and opinions in a structured and credible way. Keeps others informed of key and relevant issues.
3) Fostering integration and teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results. Encourages co-operation and builds rapport among fellow team members and other partners. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to requests from other team members. Ability to work closely and in harmony with government officials at all levels as well as with national and international officials involved in TB control.
4) Moving forward in a changing environment. Is receptive to new ideas and working methods. Adapts readily and efficiently to changing priorities and demands.

See WHO Global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/

Experience:

Essential: At least five years of experience in the implementation of relevant technical programmes such as TB and M/XDR-TB prevention and control, working with various stakeholders including government organizations and/or international organizations. Experience in organizing training courses, liaising with national and international partners on improving human resources for health.

Desirable: Experience in working with WHO or other international organizations. 

Languages:

Essential: Fluency in English and Russian languages. 

Desirable: Knowledge of other WHO/EURO official languages (French or German).

Additional Information:

(*) Extension of appointment is subject to a) satisfactory performance, b) continued need for the function, and c) availability of funds.
Similar positions at the same grade may be filled using this vacancy notice.
Long-listed candidates may be contacted to sit a written test or presentation prior to final short-listing. This does not preclude a written test or presentation prior to final interview.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 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: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION will not be considered.