Technical Officer (Asia Pacific Observatory)

The Technical Officer supports the Asia Pacific Observatory (APO) programme by conducting research and analysis on health systems and public health topics to inform policy and strengthen evidence-informed decision-making across the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves research oversight, capacity building, and collaboration with regional offices and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and conduct research on public health topics to contribute to the development of public health programmes and activities
• Participate in drafting public health guidelines and provide input to plans of action for existing public health policies and health systems
• Assist in monitoring workplans and budgets, including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow-up on the implementation of planned activities
• Analyze information on best practices in public health and health systems and report findings to the responsible officer
• Participate in capacity-building activities related to public health systems and the management and financing of those systems
• Contribute to drafting public health reports and act as a focal point for public health topics within the area of work
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
• Participate in the oversight of APO research, including the production of health systems in transition reviews, policy briefs, and comparative country studies on a variety of health systems topics
• Participate in research projects managed by the APO Secretariat, including secondary publications developed from other APO products
• Work with colleagues in WPRO and SEARO to develop and disseminate APO products, including the development of relevant content across electronic media platforms
• Assist with APO management practices, including updating various management documents
• Support the APO Director in preparing for and conducting APO Board meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health policy, health economics, health systems, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field
• Master's degree in public health, health policy and systems, health economics, global health, or a related field (desirable)
• At least two years' relevant experience in health policy and systems research, health systems analysis, evidence synthesis, and the development of research publications or policy products
• Experience supporting health systems research or publications, knowledge translation, or engagement with policy-makers and research institutions, with relevant international exposure (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and logically in written and oral form, including experience producing newsletter content and running webinars
• Knowledge of and experience using referencing software such as EndNote
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines
• Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct
• Good analytical skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and the Microsoft suite of software
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a team member, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political, and cultural backgrounds, and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct

Skills

• Health Policy Research
• Health Systems Understanding
• Evidence Synthesis
• Research Publications Development
• Policy product development
• Health Systems Research Support
• Knowledge Translation
• Engagement with Policy-Makers
• Use of EndNote
• Communications Skills
• Newsletter Content Production
• Virtual Meeting Facilitation
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Information Synthesis
• Google Analytics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Innovative Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English