Technical Officer (NCDs Services)
Overview
Provide technical, organizational, and coordination support in the priority areas of NCD services and NCDs in emergency settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the MoH and NHSU in selecting, mapping and conducting baseline assessments of PHC facilities for the integration and strengthening of NCD/CVD services.
- Facilitate integration of NCD and cardiovascular disease (CVD) services into primary health care and strengthen the continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions.
- Contribute to the adaptation and implementation of PHC-based NCD/CVD training packages.
- Support the organization and delivery of training for family doctors, nurses and PHC managers.
- Support the development and dissemination of standardized patient and caregiver education materials and job aids for hypertension, diabetes and stroke survivors.
- Provide technical inputs to the needs assessment and procurement of basic laboratory, diagnostic and other equipment required for PHC-based NCD/CVD service delivery.
- Support the integration of cervical cancer screening and other priority NCD screening services into routine PHC services.
- Support continuity of essential NCD services for populations affected by the emergency.
- Support the development and coordination of safe referral pathways for NCD patients.
- Support the integration of NCD prevention and management into the WHO-led Health Cluster coordination mechanism.
- Contribute to national and subnational preparedness for delivering NCD services.
- Document programme experience, lessons learned and good practices relating to NCD service delivery and continuity of care.
- Coordinate with the MoH, NHSU and other partners on the organisation of working groups, round tables, policy dialogues and technical meetings on NCD service delivery and NCDs in emergencies.
- Provide technical assistance in implementing relevant WHO NCD surveillance and monitoring tools.
- Contribute to data compilation, analysis and interpretation, and prepare regular briefings, situation analyses, reports and updates.
- Prepare technical input for the WHO Country Office, the Regional Office, humanitarian and donor reporting.
- Facilitate coordination among national authorities, health partners, humanitarian actors, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
- Prepare missions for WHO staff and external consultants working on NCD service delivery and emergency-related activities and monitor and follow up on recommendations.
- Provide technical and organizational support for cross-divisional, intercountry and Regional Office activities related to NCDs.
Required Experience
At least two years of experience in NCD management at the primary health care level, including experience in strengthening continuity of care, including for populations affected by emergencies and supporting the delivery of NCD prevention and care services in emergency-affected and hard-to-reach areas. Desirable: Relevant experience in NCD prevention, surveillance and analysis, PHC management. Experience within the WHO/UN is highly desirable.
Qualifications
First university degree (Bachelor level) in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or another medical field. Desirable: Master degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology or another medical related field. Postgraduate training in NCD service delivery, primary health care or emergency/humanitarian health.