Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority for international health within the United Nations system. The organization aims to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) joined WHO on 14 August 1991 as a Member State. In August 2010, WHO opened a Country Liaison Office in Palikir, Pohnpei to provide country-level support to the Government of FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. In 2025, the WHO Country Liaison Office was upgraded to a WHO Multi Country Office (WHO MCO) to cover the same countries. The WHO MCO coordinates technical assistance and partnerships across priority public health areas in these three countries, focusing on strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes.
Job Overview:
The Health Programme Coordinator position is crucial for the effective implementation of WHO's health initiatives in Palau. The coordinator will work under the overall supervision of the NPO (Public Health Officer) at the WHO Multi-country Office for North Pacific. The role involves close coordination with the NPO of the Republic of Palau to ensure that program implementation aligns with managerial processes. The coordinator will assist in the administration of partnership activities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of health services. This position also requires linking with relevant partners in the national health sector to support the implementation of joint activities, facilitating the delivery of technical and managerial advice to state authorities, and ensuring the local application of WHO frameworks and guidelines. The coordinator will also contribute to mobilizing resources for health and advocate for the inclusion of health in state development plans, thereby enhancing the visibility of WHO's work in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate in a credible and effective way. They should be results-oriented, capable of producing results even in a changing environment, and foster integration and teamwork among various stakeholders. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex health systems.
Educational Background:
A relevant degree in public health, health administration, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or specialized training in public health or health systems management would be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public health program management, preferably in a multi-country or international context. Experience working with governmental health agencies and understanding of the health systems in the Pacific region is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as it is widely spoken in Palau. Knowledge of Palauan or other Pacific languages would be considered an asset, enhancing communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is expected to be a full-time role, with the potential for a contract duration that aligns with the needs of the WHO Multi-country Office. National UN Volunteers are expected to arrange their own accommodation and transportation. The assignment provides an excellent opportunity for Palauan nationals to contribute to strengthening the country's health system while working closely with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, WHO, UN partners, and other national stakeholders. The cost of living in Palau can be relatively high, particularly for imported goods and services, and public transportation options are limited.
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority for international health within the United Nations system. The organization aims to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) joined WHO on 14 August 1991 as a Member State. In August 2010, WHO opened a Country Liaison Office in Palikir, Pohnpei to provide country-level support to the Government of FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. In 2025, the WHO Country Liaison Office was upgraded to a WHO Multi Country Office (WHO MCO) to cover the same countries. The WHO MCO coordinates technical assistance and partnerships across priority public health areas in these three countries, focusing on strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes.
Job Overview:
The Health Programme Coordinator position is crucial for the effective implementation of WHO's health initiatives in Palau. The coordinator will work under the overall supervision of the NPO (Public Health Officer) at the WHO Multi-country Office for North Pacific. The role involves close coordination with the NPO of the Republic of Palau to ensure that program implementation aligns with managerial processes. The coordinator will assist in the administration of partnership activities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of health services. This position also requires linking with relevant partners in the national health sector to support the implementation of joint activities, facilitating the delivery of technical and managerial advice to state authorities, and ensuring the local application of WHO frameworks and guidelines. The coordinator will also contribute to mobilizing resources for health and advocate for the inclusion of health in state development plans, thereby enhancing the visibility of WHO's work in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the NPO of the Republic of Palau to ensure alignment of program implementation and managerial processes.
- Assist in coordinating WHO activities in the country/state through relevant managerial processes and responsibilities.
- Administer partnership activities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of health services.
- Link with relevant partners in the national/state health sector to support the timely implementation of joint activities.
- Facilitate and coordinate the delivery of technical and managerial advice to state authorities and stakeholders on identified health priorities.
- Ensure local use of applicable WHO frameworks, tools, norms, and guidelines, ensuring consistency with global and regional strategies across public health areas.
- Work with the NPO to mobilize resources and support for health, advocating for the inclusion of health as an integral component of state development.
- Contribute to the visibility of WHO’s work through standard communication protocols and products of the WHO Multi-country Office.
- Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to develop and sustain community outreach activities on prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of priority diseases and public health issues.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate in a credible and effective way. They should be results-oriented, capable of producing results even in a changing environment, and foster integration and teamwork among various stakeholders. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex health systems.
Educational Background:
A relevant degree in public health, health administration, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or specialized training in public health or health systems management would be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public health program management, preferably in a multi-country or international context. Experience working with governmental health agencies and understanding of the health systems in the Pacific region is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as it is widely spoken in Palau. Knowledge of Palauan or other Pacific languages would be considered an asset, enhancing communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is expected to be a full-time role, with the potential for a contract duration that aligns with the needs of the WHO Multi-country Office. National UN Volunteers are expected to arrange their own accommodation and transportation. The assignment provides an excellent opportunity for Palauan nationals to contribute to strengthening the country's health system while working closely with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, WHO, UN partners, and other national stakeholders. The cost of living in Palau can be relatively high, particularly for imported goods and services, and public transportation options are limited.
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