Public Health Officer (Health Promotion and Determinants), PN : 458338 - ( 2401869 )

Primary Location

: Morocco-Rabat The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. · Utilize understanding of national and subnational cultural norms to recommend community outreach activities concerning the extension of health-care networks.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as health, public health or social Essential sciences). Training in epidemiology or social epidemiology and/or strong knowledge of the theory and practice of health promotion, determinants of health.
Experience : A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health and disease control programme management, health promotion with national entities and/or international : Experience in planning, implementation, monitoring/evaluation of communicable and Essential organizations).
Desirable noncommunicable disease prevention and/or control programmes. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
Skills · Strong knowledge of policies, strategies and guidelines in the field of public health, particularly · Good knowledge of community engagement and multisectoral action for the prevention of communicable disease outbreaks and health protection. · Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the sociopolitical, economic, and public-health policy environment of the country. · Coordination skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and colleagues in a national and international team · Excellent communication skills both written and verbal · Ability to establish and maintain relationships and network with national authorities and other stakeholders in relevant sectors. · Ability to use / initiate evidence-based, health promotion interventions. · Ability to engage in policy dialogue, advocacy, communication with multi sectoral partners on health promotion, noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors.
WHO Competencies · Producing results
Use of Language Skills : Expert knowledge of English and French, And expert knowledge of Arabic Essential The above language requirements of English and French are interchangeable. Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at 758311 in Moroccan Dirhams (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. · In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. · WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. · WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully