Health Information Management Officer at World Health Organization

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support the collection, analyses, production and dissemination of data/information. This includes supporting the response specific information (what, where, who, how many, how quickly, current status), internal and external situation reports (SitReps), epidemic bulletins, rapid needs assessments, health risk assessments, and the Public Health Situation Analysis; and health inputs into humanitarian needs overviews (HNO), and strategic response plans (SRP).
2. Aggregate and maintain inter-country information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring, health indicator data, health situation data, health response data.
3. Participate in the basic geographic analysis for maps and other reports (such as dashboards, SitReps, etc).
4. Upon delegation provide information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports.
5. Participate in field epidemiological surveys if/where needed, such as mortality and vaccination coverage surveys.
6. Provide information management input into the planning and data/information management process; on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination and management.
7. Support and initiate the development of relevant studies and will perform advanced analysis using statistics
8. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level (Bachelor) University degree in information or data management, computer sciences, statistics, applied math, public health, or a related field.

Desirable: Master degree in any of the above-mentioned fields. Specialization in information management systems. Specific training in humanitarian response or emergency information management.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of related experience in information management, monitoring, and data analysis.

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non- governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.

Skills

• Sound skills in the area of information management, data analysis, and statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Knowledge of programme management and functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Moving forward in a changing environment
5. Promoting innovation and organizational learning

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukranian.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other Official WHO languages.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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