Objective of the programme
The objective of the programme is to deliver WHO Core functions at country level with a particular focus on the Organization’s directing and coordinating role for international health as expressed in the Constitution. The immediate Objective is to develop and sustain WHO as a flexible, learning Organization, enabling it to carry out its mandate more efficiently and effectively.
As part of strengthening the humanitarian development nexus, WHO and Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare signed an agreement to implement a Health and Gender Support project (HGSP) with the overall objective for WHO to manage the HGSP's investments on building capacity with respect to: (i) the management of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) from community up to district levels at all levels of care; (ii) diagnostic capacity on tuberculosis (TB); (iii) management of environmental risk factors(including health care waste) at and beyond the health facilities; (iv)strengthen laboratory facilities and safe blood transfusions; (v) preparedness and response to health emergencies from community to district Upazila levels; and (vi) strengthened coordination among different stakeholders within all Upazilas in Cox's Bazar
This individual will support the programme by providing technical support to the Civil Service Office and in close and consultation with Health and Gender Support Project Focal person at WHO Emergency Sub Office and the Head of Sub Office.
Duration of contract: Initially one year (may be extendable)
Contract type: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Duty Station: Bangladesh-Cox's Bazaar
Link to apply:
- WHO Careers Website: Careers at WHO
- Vacancies (staff member access): https://careers.who.int/careersection/in/jobsearch.ftl
- Vacancies (external candidate access): https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl