World Health Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: HR and Admin
Apply By: 07-06-2023
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The overall objective of the HWF Programme is to support Member States in the WHO African Region to improve the availability of quality, equitably deployed, stable, and effectively utilized health workers for the delivery of health services towards the attainment of UHC, health security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Programme achieves this through the provision to Member States of up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on the education and performance of health workers; the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, strategies, frameworks and plans for the health workforce, within the context of health systems resilience, health emergencies and universal health coverage; through technical assistance and guidance for implementing innovative, quality HWF education and training systems including for leadership and management of the health workforce. The Programme supports the shaping of the HWF agenda, harmonizing approaches and increasing resources mobilized and investments; promotes accountability for the generation, analysis, and use of Health Workforce Intelligence (HWI) at all levels of health care delivery, and produces reports on trends in the development and evolution of the HWF agenda and progress towards national, regional, and global targets, documenting and sharing best practices. These services are provided to guide Member States in making operational and capital investments necessary to address HWF challenges in education, employment, equitable deployment, retention and utilisation, and protection and safety to support the attainment of universal health coverage and ensure health security and resilience of the health system. These are anchored in: (1) providing cutting-edge and contextually relevant technical support to Member States, (2) generating strategic evidence/intelligence to inform our technical guidance and (3) strengthening WHO's leadership in shaping the HWF agenda in the region. The trademark of our work will be tailored and intensified support to Member States, contextually relevant strategic evidence for action, and leading the agenda for action.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Skills
Use of Language Skills