Somali Medical Forums

WHO
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
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Vacancy Notice No. WHOSOM201314
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
World Health Organisation - Somalia
Nairobi Liaison Office
Right to Health and Public Health Law Assessment in Somalia
Consultant
Agreement for Work Performance
Equivalent to P3
2 months
As soon as possible
17 June 2013
1 July 201 3
Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia
Medical Officer, WHO Primary Health Care Unit
Background Information:
The fragility of the situation in Somalia over the past 20 years has resulted in a collapse of the
health sector regulations. There is no legal framework that oversees and guides the whole health
sector, both private as well as public, in order to protect the public interest. The absence of a
regulatory legal framework that guides the implementation and monitoring of health related
laws to define the role of health in relation of other actors, regulations and standards has led to a
number of parallel and fragmented systems and structures for health provision which do not
ensure accountability and transparency in the health system.
There is a recognised need by the government to define its role in health in relation to other
actors which can be accomplished through the development of regulatory legal framework and
related public health lawslacts, regulations, standards especially in areas of international health
regulations, framework convention on tobacco control, regulations concerning environmental,
occupational health, safety of food and drinking water, infectious disease control, regulation of
medical products, vaccines and technology and other areas indicated by the health authorities
should be included.
In this context WHO Somalia is recruiting a consultant to conduct an assessment of the right to
health and existing or past health laws in the country in preparation of the legal framework and
the public health lawlacts.
Objectives of Consultancy:
The purpose of the consultancy is to review existing and past public health law and regulations,
and conduct a right to health and health care assessment at the country level using the WHO
assessment tool kit.
Brief description of tasks, duration and expected results:
Under the supervision of WHO Somalia Medical Officer, PHC and the overall guidance of the
WR and in collaboration WHO Regional Office, the Health Authorities, relevant government
institutes, UN agencies and other stakeholders, the consultant will work with WHO focal point to
review the existing laws and regulations applying the WHOIEMRO assessment tools. This will
be with technical support and guidance Medical Officer, Health, Human Rights and Diplomacy
in WHOIEMRO.
The duration of the consultancy is expected to be two months; it will cover the following tasks:
Desk review and data collection and analysis as per WHOIEMRO tools and guide.
Travel to the 3 zones in Somalia for consultative meetings with health authorities, other
lines ministries, government institutes, and relevant stakeholders.
Prepare two country reports applying the country report layout and format
Expected deliverables:
Two country review and analysis reports one on Right to health and heath care, and the other on
public health laws and regulations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential
Advanced University Degree in Public Health
At least eight years combined experience at national and international levels working in
countries of transition and post-conflict to provide sound methodological, technical
advisory and guidance in developing legal framework and public lawlact.
Broad knowledge of relevant public health issues and respective legislations, and other
relevant areas in transitional and fragile environments.
Experience in conducting desk reviews and preparing country analysis reports on public
health and health system issues preferably health policies.
Literacy in Somali language
Skills:
Excellent writing and presentation skills, and inclusive facilitation and coordination skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of developing and maintaining
effective working relations with high level government bodies and different
organizations.
Proven skills in report writing.
Other Desirable Skills:
In-depth knowledge of administrative and governance structures in Somalia
Excellent command of written and spoken English required.
Application process:
Interested candidate are kindly requested and strongly encouraged to apply in writing sending
their CV(s) and motivational letters to:
Administrative Officer
, WHO Somalia
recruitment@nbo.emro. who.int
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Deadline for applications: 1 July 2013
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff
Rules and Manual.
Only qualified candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
WHO has a smoke-free environment.

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1.Background

A multidisciplinary team (Health Systems Analysis Team - HSAT) is intended to strengthen the Somali health systems through provision, analysis, management and dissemination of information to guide policy making and strategic planning. The information generated will be used by Health Authorities (HAs), donors and implementing partners for making evidence-based decisions while simultaneously increasing accountability for results. HSAT is working within the programming framework of the Joint Health and Nutrition Program (JHNP) being implemented by UN agencies (WHO; UNFPA; and, UNICEF) in collaboration with the HAs in each of the three zones.

1.Purpose and Scope of the assignment

HSAT Technical Officers, in collaboration with the zonal Health Authorities, other health sector partners and particularly HSAT colleagues based in Nairobi, are expected to:

•Assist stakeholders to analyze health information, assess health planning concepts and to develop prioritized health outcomes within available resources;• Assist stakeholders to agree on prioritized and scheduled implementation plans to achieve outcomes;• Identify areas needing further investigation and conduct/ coordinate relevant studies; steer and coordinate interventions of short-term international and local consultants; •Prepare and disseminate situation reports highlighting major issues to be addressed;•Conduct discussions with partners on findings and agree on priorities to be addressed. Suggest possible actions to be taken, highlighting implications, pros and cons of proposed actions; •Advocate for congruent action. Lead a consensus building process on actions based on the intelligence made available;•Advise partners upon request on policy and programmatic issues;•Strengthen counterparts’ capacity in health system analysis linked to policy decision-making;•Support the HAs to develop essential evidence-informed polices and strategic plans; provide assistance in their implementation and monitoring at the national and sub-national levels;•Assist counterparts in ensuring a fit between strategy and structure and reducing duplication and fragmentation;•Work with health partners to promote greater harmonization of health interventions and alignment with national health policies;•Assist counterparts in formulating sector strategies; defining goals, directions and spending priorities across services; identifying the roles of public, private and voluntary actors and the role of civil society;•Prepare analyses, recommendations, briefing notes, and assessments for internal and client use;•Facilitate stakeholder consultation and meetings at the zonal level;•Provide technical assistance to relevant Health Sector Committee working groups at the zonal level.

Monitoring and progress control
HSAT Technical Officers are expected to provide quarterly and ad-hoc reports documenting all the above mentioned activities.

Specific deliverables/ products, with the respective timelines, will be identified and agreed upon as result of the discussion and negotiation process with the health partners and within the framework of the JHNP. Performance will be evaluated on the accuracy, relevance, quality and timeliness of reporting and of deliverables.

Teamworking, networking and communication skills represent further indicators for performance monitoring and evaluation.

Minimum Requirements:
Education

• Masters degree in Economics or Finance/Human Resources Development and Management; or related subjects

Work experience

• Must have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in health systems strengthening with emphasis on human capacity development/health financing, preferably in a disrupted health sector.

Key Competencies

• Fluency in English required and Somali.
• Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also private sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences

Assets
• Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
• Strong teamworking predisposition; capacity to work collaboratively with HSAT colleagues and health partners
• Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to interpret, analyse and resolve problems
• Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives
• Proven facilitation and training skills
• Ability and willingness to work in designated duty stations
• Appropriate computer skills necessary to analyze data
• Knowledge of Somali history, health systems and Somali language
• Working experience in disrupted health sectors
• Knowledge of procedures, reporting requirements and ethical practices of the UN system

General conditions
• Location: one position each in Mogadishu; Garowe; and, Hargeisa
• Duration of the contract: 1 year renewable with 6 months probation period
• Remuneration depending on education and experience

How to apply:
Send an email to recruitment@nbo.emro.who.int

Based in Gedo Region, Somalia with travel to Nairobi as and when required. One (1) year contract with possibility of extension. Job Ref: 06/TSP/2013

The Role Purpose

Reporting to the Zonal Coordinator, the position holder will be responsible to ensure a high quality nursing/midwifery service at the district level. He/She will work alongside the DHB staff, delivering on the job training and mentoring staff in all nursing departments and programmes at the district level.

Qualifications

Qualified Nurse/Midwife with a minimum of (2) years experience working in health programmes in hardship environments, ability to work to a high standard in a multi cultural team lead and to motivate staff and to achieve programme staff results, ability to work with minimum supervision, analytical skills, good communication skills and ability to work under pressure. Experience working in Somalia context will be an added advantage.

Trocaire's recruitment and selection process reflects its commitment to People in Aid Code of Good Practice, prospective applicants must have committed to safeguard children against all forms of abuse and harm by signing Trocaire's Child Protection Policy.

How to apply:
If you meet the above selection criteria, please send your application with a detailed curriculim vitae and application letter to the HR Officer at hr@trocaire.or.ke latest by 27th May 2013. 5: 00 p.m. Please remember to quote and highlight the reference number for the position you are applying for in the email subject line.