World Health Organization Job Vacancy: National Professional Officer, TB - Jakarta

World Health Organization Job Vacancies 2015

Issue Date: 16 December 2014

Closing Date: 5 January 2015
Vacancy Notice No: WR/INO/14/14 - TA
Title: Temporary National Professional Officer (TNP), TB
Duty Station: Jakarta (Indonesia)
Post No.: (GSM Position No) 356086 Organizational
Location: WHO Country Office – Indonesia, Jakarta
Grade: NOA Duration: 12 months
Contract type: Temporary
Appointment Annual salary: (Net of tax) In accordance with WHO salary scale for NO at A level

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) and WHO Tuberculosis (TB) team members and under direct supervision of MO TB and WR Indonesia, the incumbent will be focal staff to provide support for DOTS implementation and promote rational TB drug use including linkages for Tuberculosis Control in Indonesia.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) collaborative program in Indonesia to promote the appropriate organization and effective operation of a comprehensive Tuberculosis Control Programme according to the country context and in line with Regional and Global approaches and develop plans for implementation and help NTP in the execution of monitoring and evaluation of TB control activities.

Office of the WHO Representative for Indonesia
Dr. Adhyatma Building, Ministry of Health, Block A – 6th Floor (Room No. 602), Jl. HR Rasuna Said Blok X‐5 Kav. 4‐9, Jakarta 12950, Tel.: 6221‐5204349 (hunting) / Fax.: 6221‐5201164
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or other tobacco users.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT and MAIN DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED

• The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the National TB Programme/Ministry of Health for quality DOTS and its implementation in hospitals and help establish models in public and
• private sectors for TB control while ensuring that these are in line with WHO recommendations and NTP/MoH long term plans.
• The incumbent collaborates with government all concerned departments, related programs, bilateral and voluntary agencies to facilitate the promotion of NTP policies and exchange of information.
• The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment in the application of WHO Policy
• guidelines and program objectives as approved through the resolution of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Executive Board and the Regional Committee, and as contained in various publication and project documents, e.g. General Programme of Work, Technical Report Series for TB, Global and Regional Strategies for Health for All, WHO Manuals, Staff Rules and Regulations, SEAR Handbook.

Summary of assigned duties

• Support the National TB Programme (NTP), Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia (MoH RI) for quality DOTS;
• Support DOTS implementation in hospitals and help establish models in public and private sectors;
• Support the NTP Health System Strengthening (HSS) initiatives including; Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) and Tobacco Free Initiative;
• Support TB Diabetes, Nutrition component of the program;
• Help promote rational TB drug use including linkages and collaboration with BPOM (Food and Drug Administration), Binfar (Directorate of Pharmaceutical Services), and the IPA (Indonesian Pharmacist Association);
• Establish and maintain regular and need-based coordination with WHO SEARO and HQ and other concerned agencies;
• Maintain coordination and regular communications with Directorate of Communicable Diseases MoH, National TB Programme, and other relevant directorates/sub Directorates of the Ministry of Health;
• Close liaise with NTP, partners and other agencies to ensure that all TB related DOTS and drugs are in line with WHO recommendations and national policies;
• Coordinate with Stop TB partners, SEARO, and HQ on the above areas;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by WR and MO TB.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

Competencies:

• Producing results 
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Moving forward in a Changing Environment.
• Communicating in a credible and effective way.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.

Functional Knowledge and Skills: 

• Thorough knowledge of Tuberculosis control and the country needs;
• Good administrative knowledge of the ministries and other related department/agencies;
• Demonstrated ability to work in harmony with national/international staff of WHO and MoH maintaining poise even in a difficult situation;
• Ability to make oral and written presentations on technical issues;
• Knowledge in program planning and implementation.

Education Qualifications: Essential
University Degree in Medicine from a recognized institution

Desirable

• Post Graduate or advance qualification in tuberculosis, chest diseases or public health is an asset. 
• Training in management and/or public health and/or public health administration.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Experience: Essential

• At least 2 years of experience of working with TB Control and/or other related programs in the development and implementation of health programs. Familiarity with government structure and procedures, familiarity with WHO policies and practices and working experience with WHO or other UN Agencies at the national and international level is an asset and will advantage.

Desirable
Developing guidelines and national strategic planning, roadmap of the program, working and coordinating with multiple partners.

Languages

Intermediate knowledge of reading, writing and speaking in English.

Other Skills (e.g. IT): Understand computer-based data analysis.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Note:

• Staff member applicants, including temporary staff, should submit 2 (two) copies of WHO 824 E and one copy of the WHO Personal History Form (PHF).
• External applicants should submit a brief summary giving details of relevant work experience and qualifications. Vacancy Notice number should be mentioned on the application and separate applications are required for more than one vacancy.
• Applicants from the United Nations or Specialized Agencies should apply through their Personnel Officers, and should attach completed personal history forms.
• Applications should be addressed to the WHO Country Office (Attention: Human Resources Unit - Recruitment) at Dr. Adhyatma Building, Ministry of Health, Block A – 6th Floor (Room No. 602), Jl. HR Rasuna Said Blok X-5 Kav. 4-9, Jakarta 12950, Tel.: 6221-5204349 (hunting) / Fax.: 6221-5201164 and inorecruitment@searo.who.int
• A written test, using a computer, will be held for the short-listed applicants. The performance in the written test will decide the applicant’s eligibility to appear in the interview. WHO does not cover any expenses related to participation in tests and/or interviews
• External candidates will be contacted only if under serious consideration.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity
• WHO does not recruit smokers
• Please contact the Human Resource Unit (Recruitment), WCO Indonesia, Jakarta, for any further details.
• This is a Temporary National Professional Officer position. Therefore, we only accept applications from nationals of Indonesia. Please REFRAIN from applying if you are not a national of Indonesia.