Health Cluster Coordinator

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. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. WHO's Health Emergencies Programme aims to minimize health consequences from emergencies and enhance health security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through effective management of health emergency risks.

Job Overview:
The Health Cluster Coordinator will lead and coordinate health emergency responses in Somalia, ensuring that health needs are assessed and addressed effectively. This role involves managing rapid health needs assessments, developing strategic health plans, and ensuring compliance with national and international health standards. The coordinator will facilitate collaboration among health partners, oversee resource mobilization efforts, and advocate for health priorities in humanitarian contexts. The position requires a proactive approach to managing health services and ensuring that the health cluster operates efficiently and effectively in response to emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate rapid health needs assessments and participatory assessments to identify humanitarian health needs.
• Collect and analyze data from health partners to maintain an updated database of health services.
• Lead the development of health sector components for humanitarian response plans and ensure compliance with health standards.
• Facilitate coordination among health partners for assessments, planning, and monitoring of health services.
• Identify training needs for health service delivery and ensure uniform application of protocols.
• Ensure integration of humanitarian actions with long-term health sector plans.
• Develop an information management strategy for the Health Cluster to facilitate information sharing.
• Oversee resource mobilization efforts and manage funding proposals.
• Coordinate the development of monitoring frameworks for health interventions. 1
• Advocate for health sector priorities and represent the Health Cluster in inter-cluster coordination mechanisms.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include an advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, or International Health. Specialized training in emergency management and humanitarian principles is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of rapid response operations and have excellent negotiation skills. Experience in managing health programs in emergencies is crucial, along with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and facilitate policy processes among various stakeholders.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in a relevant field such as Public Health, Medicine, or International Health. Specialized training in emergency management and health cluster coordination is highly desirable.

Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience at both national and international levels is required. This includes experience in emergency and humanitarian relief operations, particularly in managing health programs during chronic and acute emergencies. Relevant work experience with WHO or other UN agencies is considered an asset.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of English is essential for this position. Intermediate knowledge of another WHO official language is desirable, which may enhance communication with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a competitive salary starting at USD 103,165, along with a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in Mogadishu. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependents, home leave, and an education grant for children. The role may involve international recruitment, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their geographical location. WHO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of vaccination as per WHO's health policies.