Special Services Agreement, NCDs & Mental Health Officer, NOC

The SSA/NCDs/Mental Health Officer supports WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy by assisting the government of Rwanda to develop and implement policies, strategies, and multi-sectoral action plans for prevention and control of NCDs and mental health. The officer provides technical assistance, capacity building, and supports surveillance and research activities related to NCDs and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ministry of Health to develop, implement, monitor, and assess comprehensive and integrated policies, strategies and plans for the management of the main NCDs including Oral health, Eye and ear Health, Violence and Injuries and NCD risk factors, and mental health conditions
• Provide technical support for the development of guidelines to promote use of community-based approaches, affordable strategies and technologies for the delivery of quality care services including primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
• Provide technical assistance to the country for the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health conditions and their risk factors integrated into national health policies and strategies, and beyond the health sector
• Support the country capacity building and provide technical assistance and advice to the Ministry of Health and its partners to develop, implement and evaluate strategies and action plans for the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health conditions in line with the extended NCDs Global Action Plan 2013-2030 and the comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030
• Forge partnerships and networks to enhance multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral collaboration to address NCDs and mental health conditions and their risk factors in the country
• Collaborate in resource mobilization for the WCO technical support to the country using existing mechanisms at country level
• Support data collection, research and information dissemination and use for policy and programme development, advocacy and awareness-raising on NCDs and mental health conditions and their risk factors
• Work closely with the national authorities and other partners and liaise with WHO technical staff in the Regional Office and Headquarters when necessary
• Prepare technical and administrative reports and presentations as required
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• University degree in Medicine
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or related health programme management is desirable
• Specialization in Internal medicine or one of the main NCDs or public health from an accredited/recognized institute is desirable
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in planning implementing programmatic activities related to public health
• Working experience with the WHO/UN or other health partner organizations is desirable
• Ability to develop innovative approaches, demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills; statistical, monitoring and evaluation skills; ability to lead policy level dialogue, advocacy and partnerships to tackle NCDs and their risk factors
• Broad knowledge and experience on NCD prevention and management as well as coordinating, training, NCD surveillance, monitoring, and/or evaluation
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with health professionals at various levels
• Capacity to work strategically and under tight deadlines on a results-oriented basis
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a member of a team, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct
• Computer skills - Knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheet and data analysis, browsing and information searching on the internet
• Proficiency in all MS Office software applications
• Good communication skills, both oral and written ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings
• Excellent knowledge of English is essential
• Working knowledge of French is desirable

Skills

• Medicine
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Program Implementation
• NCD Prevention
• Policy Dialogue
• Advocacy
• Partnership Building
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Statistical Analysis
• NCD Surveillance
• Training Coordination
• Health Programme Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data Analysis
• Technical Assistance
• Capacity Building
• Research Support

Languages

English, French