Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With a workforce of over 7,000 employees, WHO operates in more than 150 countries, working towards achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization focuses on providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and providing technical support to countries.
Job Overview:
The Technical Officer position within the Health Systems, Access and Data (HSD) division is pivotal in supporting the integration of traditional medicine into global health systems. The role involves developing and updating the monitoring and evaluation framework for the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy, ensuring that traditional medicine practices are safe, effective, and equitably accessible. The officer will collaborate with various WHO units and member states to promote evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into national health systems, aligning with WHO's strategic objectives for 2025-203
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Develop and regularly update the monitoring and evaluation framework on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy, including World Health Assembly mandated reporting on the Global Strategy, developed in close collaboration with other TMC units and relevant WHO HQ Departments, Regional and Country Offices; 2) Liaise with the TMC Traditional Medicine Research, Data and Innovation (TRI) unit to support clinical research and implementation studies that support the development of evidence-based norms and standards for quality-assured and effective TCIM interventions; 3) Develop high-impact WHO norms and guidelines prioritized in the TMC workplan, including TCIM clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based interventions for UHC-related costed packages of care; 4) Develop the TCIM care-quality related norms and standards for regulation; 5) Support Member States in planning, governing, and promoting evidence-based TCIM integration into national and sub-national health systems, aligned with WHA resolutions and the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034; 6) Provide TSI-related technical support and coordination on norms and standards to Member States, partners, and stakeholders for the implementation of the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034; 7) Perform any other duties as requested.
Required Qualifications:
Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in traditional, complementary or integrative medicine. Desirable: A PhD in traditional complementary or integrative medicine. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of traditional medicine practices and their integration into health systems, alongside excellent communication skills.
Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have an advanced university degree, preferably at the Master's level or above, in traditional, complementary, or integrative medicine. A PhD in a related field is desirable and would enhance the candidate's qualifications for this role.
Experience:
Candidates must possess at least 7 years of experience in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) programmes. This includes experience in TCIM normative and clinical practice, as well as collaboration with national agencies in this field. Demonstrated experience in developing WHO global strategies or action plans for TCIM in support of Member States and partner implementation is essential. Desirable experience includes working with WHO and/or UN or international agencies, particularly in developing countries, and experience in resource mobilization related to TCIM initiatives.
Languages:
Essential: Expert knowledge of English is required for this position. Desirable: A beginner's knowledge of other WHO languages would be advantageous, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position offers a competitive remuneration package, including an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027, along with a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in Jamnagar. Additional benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. Candidates should be aware that WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of vaccination as per WHO requirements.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With a workforce of over 7,000 employees, WHO operates in more than 150 countries, working towards achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization focuses on providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and providing technical support to countries.
Job Overview:
The Technical Officer position within the Health Systems, Access and Data (HSD) division is pivotal in supporting the integration of traditional medicine into global health systems. The role involves developing and updating the monitoring and evaluation framework for the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy, ensuring that traditional medicine practices are safe, effective, and equitably accessible. The officer will collaborate with various WHO units and member states to promote evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into national health systems, aligning with WHO's strategic objectives for 2025-203
- This position requires a deep understanding of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) and its role in achieving universal health coverage (UHC). The incumbent will be expected to develop high-impact norms and guidelines, support clinical research, and foster collaboration across sectors to optimize the contribution of traditional medicine to global health.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Develop and regularly update the monitoring and evaluation framework on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy, including World Health Assembly mandated reporting on the Global Strategy, developed in close collaboration with other TMC units and relevant WHO HQ Departments, Regional and Country Offices; 2) Liaise with the TMC Traditional Medicine Research, Data and Innovation (TRI) unit to support clinical research and implementation studies that support the development of evidence-based norms and standards for quality-assured and effective TCIM interventions; 3) Develop high-impact WHO norms and guidelines prioritized in the TMC workplan, including TCIM clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based interventions for UHC-related costed packages of care; 4) Develop the TCIM care-quality related norms and standards for regulation; 5) Support Member States in planning, governing, and promoting evidence-based TCIM integration into national and sub-national health systems, aligned with WHA resolutions and the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034; 6) Provide TSI-related technical support and coordination on norms and standards to Member States, partners, and stakeholders for the implementation of the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034; 7) Perform any other duties as requested.
Required Qualifications:
Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in traditional, complementary or integrative medicine. Desirable: A PhD in traditional complementary or integrative medicine. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of traditional medicine practices and their integration into health systems, alongside excellent communication skills.
Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have an advanced university degree, preferably at the Master's level or above, in traditional, complementary, or integrative medicine. A PhD in a related field is desirable and would enhance the candidate's qualifications for this role.
Experience:
Candidates must possess at least 7 years of experience in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) programmes. This includes experience in TCIM normative and clinical practice, as well as collaboration with national agencies in this field. Demonstrated experience in developing WHO global strategies or action plans for TCIM in support of Member States and partner implementation is essential. Desirable experience includes working with WHO and/or UN or international agencies, particularly in developing countries, and experience in resource mobilization related to TCIM initiatives.
Languages:
Essential: Expert knowledge of English is required for this position. Desirable: A beginner's knowledge of other WHO languages would be advantageous, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position offers a competitive remuneration package, including an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027, along with a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in Jamnagar. Additional benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. Candidates should be aware that WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of vaccination as per WHO requirements.
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