Health & Care Jobs

Position details

• Vacancy number: 2604281
• Grade: P5
• Contractual arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
• Contract duration: 1 year
• Organization: AF_COD Democratic Republic of Congo
• Schedule: Full-time
• Closing date: Oct 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

L'un des principaux objectifs du cadre d'action de l'OMS pour le renforcement des systemes de sante est de promouvoir une comprehension commune de ce qu'est un systeme de sante et de ce qui constitue un renforcement du systeme de sante. Il fournit egalement une base pour aider le pays a developper son systeme et services de sante, en s'attaquant aux goulets d'etranglement de maniere concertee et coordonnee, en fonction des resultats sanitaires souhaites, afin d'obtenir des effets durables a l'echelle de l'ensemble du systeme. Pour etre le plus efficace possible, ce processus doit etre mene par le pays, sur la base des priorites definies dans les plans de sante nationaux et globaux.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Travailler en coordination avec tous les points focaux techniques au niveau regional et au niveau du siege, sous la direction du Representant de l'OMS.Fournir des conseils d'experts au gouvernement et aux parties prenantes nationales sur la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'evaluation de politiques, strategies et plans de developpement sanitaires pour le renforcement du systeme de sante afin de progresser vers la couverture sanitaire universelle (CSU), par le biais :du renforcement de capacite des parties prenantes nationales a organiser et a mener un dialogue efficace sur les politiques de sante et a reformer le processus de mise en œuvre (notamment en developpant une veille strategique sur les questions cles de la reforme du systeme de sante et en se concentrant sur les domaines prioritaires du financement de la sante, de la sante publique, des soins de sante primaires, du personnel de sante et de la gouvernance) ;de l'elaboration d'une vision harmonisee de la prestation de services pour renforcer les services de sante publique et de soins de sante primaires afin de mieux prevenir et controler les maladies transmissibles et non transmissibles ;de la transformation des modalites de financement de la sante en vue d'une couverture sanitaire universelle, y compris l'amelioration de la gouvernance et de la responsabilite ;de l'evaluation des couts et la budgetisation des politiques, strategies et plans nationaux de sante (y compris des analyses macroeconomiques et de la situation du financement de la sante, l'identification des ressources potentielles et l'evaluation des couts de differentes options de financement ) ;de l'alignement d'autres fonctions essentielles du systeme, telles que les ressources humaines, les politiques d'acces aux medicaments et aux technologies de la sante, et le renforcement des dispositions en matiere de gouvernance ;de l'amelioration et la mise en œuvre d'un cadre de suivi et d'evaluation pour le renforcement du systeme de sante, accepte par toutes les parties prenantes, avec des objectifs de sante pour les maladies transmissibles et non transmissibles, en lien avec les objectifs de developpement durable (ODD) ;de meilleurs modeles et approches innovantes de la mise en œuvre d'une politique de sante fondee sur des donnees probantes et du renforcement des systemes de sante, afin de faciliter l'apprentissage et le renforcement des capacites dans l'elaboration des politiques au niveau national　;de l'identification de synergies, la constitution d'alliances, l'alignement et la mise en reseau entre le bureau de pays de l'OMS et d'autres organisations des Nations unies, des acteurs non etatiques et des donateurs internationaux en vue de la transformation du systeme de sante de la RDC.Etablir et renforcer les liens avec les institutions, les associations, les agences non gouvernementales et les organismes scientifiques, pour l'echange d'informations, la coordination des activites et la mise en œuvre d'approches touchant l'ensemble des secteurs impliquees dans la sante.Demontrer l'impact des reformes sur les resultats en matiere de sante et sur la couverture sanitaire universelle, en menant des evaluations approfondies de l'impact du financement de la sante, de la sante publique et des soins de sante primaires.Executer toutes les autres taches connexes assignees par le Representant de l'OMS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Diplome d'etudes superieures en medecine avec specialisation en sante publique, administration des systemes/services de sante, politique de sante, planification sanitaire, soins de sante primaires, sciences sociales liees a la sante ou disciplines similaires
Desirable: PhD en sante publique, en sciences sociales ou en politique de la sante dans un ou plusieurs des domaines susmentionnes et/ou formation post-universitaire ou specialisation dans les systemes de sante et/ou la planification, la gestion ou l'economie de la sante.

Experience

Essential: Un minimum de 10 ans d'experience professionnelle en rapport avec le poste (par exemple dans le domaine de l'elaboration de politiques, strategies et de la planification dans le secteur de la sante), dont une grande partie doit avoir ete acquise au niveau international. Experience specifique requise en matiere de financement de la sante. Un minimum de cinq ans d'experience est requis dans une institution gouvernementale ou une organisation internationale desservant soit (i) des pays a ressources limitees, soit (ii) des pays a revenu intermediaire.
Desirable: Experience en matiere d'evaluation du secteur de la sante, d'analyse, d'evaluation et d'etablissement de rapports. Experience de la recherche de consensus et de la cooperation avec diverses parties prenantes nationales

Skills

Connaissances et competences techniques approfondies dans les domaines suivants la formulation, le renforcement et la gestion des politiques de santela planification, le suivi et l'evaluation des systemes de sante. Expertise technique requise dans les domaines des systemes de sante bases sur les soins de sante primaires, de la transformation et de la reforme des systemes de santel'analyse des politiques de financement de la sante en vue d'une couverture sanitaire universelleAptitude a diriger et a coordonner des equipes, des projets et des programmes pluridisciplinaires. Excellentes aptitudes a rediger des rapports et des documents techniques et a presenter des exposes a des publics de haut niveau. Capacite averee a fournir des conseils et des orientations methodologiques et techniques solides en matiere de politique de sante a de multiples parties prenantes et partenaires dans les pays.Capacite averee a innover, a integrer, a synthetiser et a communiquer des concepts et des idees complexes en matiere de politique de sante.Capacite a planifier, a analyser des donnees et a concevoir des etudes.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 103,165 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4470 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• 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: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual.

• The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• 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.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates