Press Officer - International Agency for Research on Cancer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The Communications (COM) Group forms an integral part of the Director's Office and is responsible for the presentation of a homogeneous image of all aspects of IARC work to the scientific community, the media, and the general public.

Description of duties: Under the supervision of IARC's Communications Group Head, the work includes developing, planning and executing media and public relation products, tools and services to inform general and specialized publics about IARC programs, activities and accomplishments by: - implementing IARC's media strategy in support of the COM strategy, - generating regular corporate public relations and communication products including information for events, information for electronic media, and hard media, - suggesting approaches for disseminating coherent, organization-wide and rapid responses and statements on Agency positions, - creating and posting content for podcasts, press releases, webinars or social media networking platforms - working in close collaboration with the Institutional Webmaster, - assists in developing contacts and relationships with media representatives, - facilitating the dissemination of agency and program information through the mass media, e.g. by writing press releases, organizing events including press conferences, open days and press tours, and designing global campaigns to enable the public to better understand IARC's role, - monitoring, analyzing and reporting on coverage of IARC in the media and its impact, - ensuring the dissemination of the EXPOsOMICS project findings through: engaging European stakeholders via regular updates and dissemination results; using a variety of modern communications tools (web-based, social media, etc.); participating in key meetings of EXPOSOMICS partners. - performing any other related duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Journalism degree from a recognized University. Desirable: Formal training in communications, media relations or public relations.

Skills: The candidate must have: - Proven knowledge of the full range of communication approaches, tools, and methodologies. - Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and of public relations. - Extensive working knowledge of the media and media relations, including new online media. - Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, in a clear and persuasive manner that is tailored to match different audiences and media; excellent writing ability in journalistic style. - Proven ability to position issues effectively, both orally and in writing. - Ability to formulate, develop and deliver proposals for media outreach to highlight IARC activities. Required WHO competencies: Ability to: - Communicate in a credible and effective way, - Build and promote partnerships across the Organization and beyond, - Move forward in a changing environment, - Product results.

Experience: Essential: at least five years experience as journalist or as media-relations officer, at national or international level, with emphasis on writing press releases, design of campaigns. Desirable: Experience as journalist in a health related field, preferably cancer. Experience or sound understanding of WHO's mandate and goals

Languages: Superior English and French. Spanish is highly desirable.

Additional Information: Candidates called for interview may be required to sit a written test. IARC/WHO OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDING AN ANNUAL NET SALARY (SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS FOR PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE), DEPENDENCY BENEFITS, PENSION PLAN, HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME, AND 30 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE. BENEFITS FOR INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF MAY INCLUDE TRAVEL AND REMOVAL EXPENSES ON APPOINTMENT AND SEPARATION, ASSIGNMENT GRANT, RENTAL SUBSIDY, AND HOME LEAVE.

Annual salary: (Net of tax) 69 946 Euros at single rate 74 934 Euros with primary dependants

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

Press Officer
Vacancy Number: IARC/12/FT289
Duty Station: Lyons France
Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 16 Sep 2012

Technical Officer (Quality & Patient Safety) - Cairo, Egypt

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : 1- Assist Member States to improve the quality and safety of healthcare at all levels of the health care delivery system by generating evidence, monitoring quality and safety of care and developing interventions that are adapted to the national health system; 2- Develop tools, instruments, guidelines, protocols that can help in assessing, monitoring, and improving the quality and safety of care adapted to the healthcare needs of the EMR; 3- Build institutional capacity among Ministries of Health or independent accreditation bodies in order to develop and/or strengthen programs that promote clinical governance or healthcare accreditation approaches by providing the best evidence and helping to develop national quality and safety programs.
Description of duties: Purpose of the Post: To provide assistance to Member States on quality and patient safety aspects of healthcare with a focus on hospital as well as primary care services. Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected): Under the direct supervision of the RA/HMS and general supervision of Director Health Systems and Services Development, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: 1. Provide technical advice to ministries of health on implementation and monitoring of patient safety and quality programs, both at hospital and primary health care level; 2. Develop tools, instruments, guidelines and protocols for assessing, monitoring and improving quality and safety; pilot these to ensure their validity, reliability and applicability in the countries; and build capacity of nationals in their effective and efficient use; 3. Prepare, coordinate and conduct training sessions, seminars and conferences, relevant to the quality and patient safety programme, at regional and national levels; 4. Develop programs that demonstrate improvements in patient safety and quality of healthcare in hospitals as well as in primary health care facilities, and that have the potential to be scaled up; 5. Assist Member States in developing a framework for introduction of patient safety in undergraduate curricula; 6. Engage with civil society working in the area of quality and safety to enhance their capacity in giving greater voice to patients and contribute to bringing about a cultural change as part of the national quality and safety programs; 7. Support Member States in developing sentinel reporting systems for adverse events in hospitals that enhance early detection, introduce a non-punitive and non-blame culture; and support corrective measures to minimize such events in future; 8. Develop a network of regional quality and patient safety experts that can contribute to raising the importance of the subject on the regional and national health policy agenda, guide the development of tools and instruments, assist nationals in implementing quality and safety programs; 9. Support Member States in developing/strengthening national accreditation systems for heath care, strengthening the clinical governance approach or by doing both and strengthen capacities in the ministries of health or independent accreditation programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: University Degree in Medicine or Nursing and Masters Degree in Public Health.
Skills: Competencies: 1) Producing results 2) Communicating in a credible and effective way 3) Moving forward in a changing environment Functional Skills and Knowledge (Describe skills and knowledge specific to the post): Good knowledge in writing reports; Skills in scientific writing and basic data analysis.
Experience: Essential: At least seven years combined experience at the national and international levels in quality and safety in health or any related field of public health. Desirable: - Working experience in an international organization. - Experience in patient safety-related research in a medical or healthcare related field.
Languages: - Excellent knowledge of English. - Knowledge of Arabic and/or French languages will be an asset.
Additional Information: Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates: - Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. - A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool. - Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters) - Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach. This vacancy is published in English only.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) US$67,483 at single rate US$72,467 with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 39.6 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

Technical Officer (Quality & Patient Safety) Position 343460
Vacancy Number: EMRO/12/FT266
Duty Station: Cairo Egypt
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 17 Aug 2012

Technical Officer, Information Systems, CPH : Copenhagen, Denmark

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : Objective of the Division of Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation The objective of the Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation (DIR) is to facilitate intelligence production as a corporate function at the service of the Organization. DIR provides Member States and EURO staff with reliable health intelligence derived from health information, knowledge and evidence on topics, which are of interest both for Member States and the Organization. The DIR manages the programmatic knowledge about information and intelligence in the WHO/Europe office, including databases, knowledge and evidence platforms in order to position WHO/Europe as a leading reference in the field. It coordinates the health information and health system information both at WHO/Europe level with all relevant Units and with WHO Country Offices and collaborates closely with national and international partners. DIR facilitates this function through databases, publications, professional networks, research and evidence services and knowledge and evidence platforms. This includes also the translation, publication and dissemination of information by various means. The DIR has links with the Country Work Help Desk in order to facilitate the flow of information from and to countries. It closely links information, knowledge and evidence to the field of health research. Purpose of the post To provide technical support to the Division of Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation (DIR) of the WHO Regional Office for Europe for developing and maintaining its health information platform and data warehouse, including all technical databases and corresponding online user interfaces and web applications to meet requirements for efficient use and dissemination of health information. The post aims to strengthen the capacity of the Monitoring, Surveillance and Databases (DIR/MSD) team for developing and improving their health information systems; information collection, management and sharing; integrating evidence into the WHO management process; and, promoting the application of appropriate health information technology.
Description of duties: WHO/Europe's set of 10 databases are its main repository of health statistics. This key resource provides authoritative health data on the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. This enables comparative analyses of the health situation and trends in the Region, and surveillance of disease and monitoring of trends in policy areas, including key determinants of health (such as alcohol, tobacco and nutrition). The incumbent will be involved, among others, in the following duties: 1. Responsible for administering, maintaining and updating DIR-MSD database (SQL Server), Web and application (Windows Server) servers; 2. Responsible for maintaining and improving MSD's application development environment, including versioning and collaborative technologies (Subversion); 3. Focal point for technical collaboration between the ICT department and DIR-MSD technical databases and health information framework; 4. Work closely with stakeholders and clients (may confer with technical officers on a one-on-one basis) when developing, maintaining or updating database applications for specific health topics; 5. Develop new and update existing web-based data entry forms for communicable diseases surveillance (CISID) and other health data collection campaigns; 6. Supporting the DIR/HFA team and other technical programmes for development and integration of different European Health for All family and other databases processing, analysis and display components; 7. Improve bulk data upload and information exchange procedures using data services (XML Web services) and standardized, open data transfer protocols (SDMX-HD, AtomPub, JSON) and technologies to automate and facilitate periodic database updates; 8. Assist in the design, conceptualization and implementation of an integrated health information platform; 9. Develop functions and write source code for improved reporting and graphical presentation capacities of the data warehouse content; 10. Document source-code, architecture and model of existing and newly developed applications, services, databases and procedures; 11. Other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: University degree in computer science, a related field or a relevant combination of technical certification and work experience. Desirable: Certification or specialized training in database design and application development.
Skills: Functional skills and knowledge required: Very good knowledge of database, data warehouse and data-driven application architecture design, development and implementation. Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information system and business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters. Knowledge of a range of computer languages and development paradigms, knowledge of organization's information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s). Awareness of developments in the field and able to determine the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies in the field of information management and dissemination. Proven skills and excellent working knowledge in the following information technologies and platforms: Windows Server 2000 - 2008 SQL Server 2008 R2, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS Apache Subversion C#, ASP.NET 4.0, JavaScript, JSON, AtomPub, Ajax, JQuery, HTML, CSS, XML, XML Schema, RSS, SQL, T-SQL, SPROC, OLAP, OLTP LINQ to SQL ASP.NET Dynamic Data MVC REST ADO.NET WCF Data Services Other Skills: Web design and publishing. Competencies required: 1. Producing results: Demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work. Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet client needs. Takes responsibility for own work. Sees tasks through to completion. 2. Moving forward in a changing environment: Adapts readily and efficiently to changing priorities and demands. Receptive to new ideas and working methods. Recognizes opportunities for improvement and proposes workable solutions. 3. Ensuring the effective use of resources: Identifies priorities and defines aspiring, but realistic, objectives and timelines, more specifically as related to automating of the repetitive data management and processing manoeuvres. Develops plans into clearly defined objectives that take account of changing circumstances. 4. Communicating in a credible and effective way: Speaks and writes clearly, adapting communication style and content so they are appropriate to the needs of the intended audience. Conveys information and opinions in a structured and credible way. Encourages others to share their views; takes time to understand and consider these views. 5. Fostering integration and teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Experience: Essential: At least five years of continuous and progressive experience in database, data warehouse and data-driven application architecture design, development and implementation. Desirable: A technical background and expertise in health information systems, in particular in health data collection, processing and dissemination, would be of advantage. Experience in an international organization in the health sector.
Languages: Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge (intermediate) of another WHO official language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Desirable: Knowledge of another WHO Europe official language.
Additional Information: WHO has an online recruitment system. Therefore, ONLY applications submitted on-line at www.who.int/employment/en will be accepted. All on-line applications are automatically acknowledged. If you do not receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, you should verify your on-line profile. In case of repeated difficulties, contact by e-mail hrsrecruitment@euro.who.int - indicating the vacancy title and number in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or presentation. Interviews will take place using a competency-based approach. Contract extensions will be subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Similar posts could be filled using this vacancy notice.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 46.730 at single rate USD 49.821 with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 62.3 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

Technical Officer, Information Systems, CPH (re-advertised)
Vacancy Number: EURO/12/FT318
Duty Station: Copenhagen Denmark
Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 07 Sep 2012

Virologist/Immunologist Grade: P4

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : Key objectives of the expanded programme on immunization include the polio eradication to rid the world of the scourge of polio so that no one will be disabled or killed by this vaccine preventable disease; and prevention, control and elimination of other targeted vaccine preventable diseases, such as measles/rubella and invasive bacterial diseases. As a part of these efforts, a well functioning and quality laboratory service is essential to the process of certifying eradication of polio from the world and in supporting countries for vaccine preventable disease surveillance.
Description of duties: Under the broad guidance of the Director, Department of Family Health and Research and direct supervision of the Coordinator, Immunization and Vaccine Development and in close collaboration with Virologist, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: 1. To provide specific technical assistance to the regional polio, measles/rubella and other viral laboratory network/sentinel sites 2. To support developing laboratory surveillance capacity for vaccine preventable diseases for which new vaccines are available or will soon be available 3. To ensure timely reporting and review of the laboratory data in conjunction with the WHO country/Ministry of Health counterparts; and, then consolidated reports for distribution to WHO/HQ and partners as needed 4. To provide regional laboratories with on-site technical advice and training; and, help to streamline procedures and implement uniform good laboratory practices 5. To conduct accreditation activities of network laboratories, where appropriate 6. To coordinate laboratory network meeting(s) to share information and experiences; and, set uniform laboratory policies and practices 7. To perform any other duties assigned by the Coordinator-IVD, and 8. To submit a report at the end of the assignment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in medical or biomedical fields. Post Graduate degree with specialization in virology and epidemiology. Competencies: 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way 2. Moving forward in a changing environment 3. Fostering integration and teamwork 4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond 5. Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Skills: Through knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance, diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the polio eradication team both in the laboratory setting as well as at the international advisory and support levels. Expert knowledge in poliovirus diagnosis and using molecular technique for rapid typing of polioviruses. Previous experience and understanding of EPI diseases and work-related experience in developing countries. Other Skills: Computer Literacy, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation and database software.
Experience: Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience including three years experience in running a diagnostic virology laboratory including specific work with poliovirus. Considerable international experience in management and coordination of laboratory network. Desirable: Knowledge of laboratory work on other vaccine preventable diseases.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 67,483 at single rate USD 72,467 with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 33.3 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

Virologist/Immunologist
Vacancy Number: SEARO/12/TA3
Duty Station: New Delhi India
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Closing Date: 17 Aug 2012

Billing and Service Management Assistant - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The ITT department is based in the General Management Cluster (GMG) of the World Health Organization (WHO). Its main objective is to provide high-quality and cost-effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services which assist WHO in achieving its mission of health for all. The services provided by ITT to staff, located both in HQ, regions, and countries, have increased significantly. These services are delivered through different suppliers or (service providers) that are located anywhere in the world. Timely collection of charges, placement of procurement requests, and invoice payments are critical to the cash flow standing of the ITT department whilst maintaining better relationships with suppliers. The objective of the ITO team is to provide corporate support and consistent shared service to the ICT function across the Organization including governance and coordination of global ICT initiatives, project planning, service management, finance and administrtation .

Description of duties: The Billing and Service Management Assistant will perform day-to-day transactions on billing, procurement, and finance functions for the ITT department's ICT services. Work will also include frequent interactions with finance and/or administrative personnel at Headquarters, Global Service Centre, Regions, Country/Field Officers, and Service Providers. The incumbent is expected to work on several ICT services, with several ITT service managers, and 3rd party service providers. The incumbent is also expected to work with other ICT professionals, both in Headquarters and Regional offices to ensure timely billing of relevant services. Under the supervision of the Billing and Account Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: creation and tracking of procurement requests; raising of encumbrances; reconciliation of invoices with the Service Managers; tracking, receipt and payment of invoices; billing and back charging from units, departments, regional and country offices; preparing cost projections; performing reconciliation of estimates against actual expenditures, prepare regular reports, and interact with suppliers. Interaction and Communication. Adherence to internal processes. Performing all relevant work related to financial closure and/or any audit exercise. Preparing reports on the status of procurement, invoices, cost recovery, and others. As backup, he/she will assume the responsibilities (full or in part) of other Billing and Service Management Assistants. Using existing or developing appropriate tools to proactively record, track, and reconcile transactions. Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent, supplemented by further education, training, or diploma in accounting, banking, or finance field. Desirable: Training in the use of financial management and monitoring tools. Training in ITIL service management framework.

Skills: Ability to: - follow a defined set of processes for the effective handling of day-to-day financial transactions including WHO financial policies and guidelines. - identify issues and risks and escalate these to supervisor in a timely and effective manner - pay attention to detail and to check own work for accuracy, coupled with the ability to continuously monitor and track progress of procurement, invoices, collection, and payments - deliver within the agreed timelines with utmost quality - write clear and concise documentation (memos) that will be sent for approvals. - effectively collaborate with teams in an international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment; separated by geographical locations and working under different time-zones - Proactive, flexible, resourceful and able to work independently with limited supervision - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to think and act quickly, sometimes under pressure and yet remain effective. - Good communication (both oral and written) and problem solving skills.

Experience: Essential At least 8 years' experience in book keeping, journalizations, account/bank reconciliation or transactional billing (cost recovery) across multiple currencies. Desirable Experience in performing audit-related activities. Experience in customer relationship. Experience in using ERP systems; for example, Oracle eBusiness Suite. Extensive administrative / financial support experience with the WHO or other UN agencies. Knowledge of WHO's (or other UN agencies) financial and procurement systems, policies, guidelines, and procedures would be an advantage.

Languages: Expert knowledge of English both written and spoken. Knowledge of other official WHO language(s) would be an advantage.

Additional Information: Expert knowledge of English both written and spoken. Knowledge of other official WHO language(s) would be an advantage.

Annual salary: (Net of tax) MYR58,234.- exempt of tax at single rate

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

Billing and Service Management Assistant
Vacancy Number: HQ/12/GMG/TASR34
Duty Station: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Grade: G6
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Closing Date: 20 Aug 2012