Job Opportunity for Health Systems Officer at World Health Organization (WHO) in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

## Job Title: Health Systems Officer – Integrated Health Services

 

**Company:** World Health Organization (WHO)

 

**Location:** Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

 

**About WHO:**

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. WHO’s mission is to improve the health of the world’s people. 

 

WHO India is committed to improving the quality of life of 1.3 billion people in India by supporting the government in eliminating preventable diseases, promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing determinants of health, and strengthening health systems. 

 

**Job Description:**

 

This role is an integral part of WHO’s efforts to support the Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat Program, with a focus on strengthening state health systems and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).  

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

* Contribute to the operationalization and monitoring of state health policies and plans for the timely implementation and scale-up of the Ayushman Bharat Program, with a focus on comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC).

* Collaborate with other WHO technical teams and coordinate with Government counterparts to provide implementation support to aspirational blocks in the Union Territory under the Government’s Aspirational Blocks Programme.

* Engage in policy dialogue and strategic interventions to strengthen state health systems, increase service delivery (expanded package of services), and improve the continuum of care.

* Coordinate with Government counterparts on progress in quality of care and patient safety, including NQAS certification of health facilities.

* Develop context-specific service delivery models and workflow dynamics in both rural and urban settings, paying attention to gender, rights, and equity principles.

* Build capacity for analysis, development, and planning of the health workforce, mid-level healthcare providers, and comprehensive PHC teams.

* Liaise with the WHO HS team on providing support to the state in other HS-related technical areas, such as health financing, medicines and diagnostics, and HIS.

* Review and document good practices and contribute to implementation research initiatives.

* Advocate for, monitor, and share information on progress towards SDGs and UHC.

* Collaborate with and foster partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders for health systems strengthening at the state level.

* Undertake any other activities/tasks as assigned by supervisors.

 

**Qualifications:**

 

* **Essential:** A university degree in health or social sciences and a master’s degree in public health or health systems and services.

* **Desirable:** Post-graduate degree in community medicine, health economics, health administration, or in any of the fields related to the functions of the post.

 

**Experience:**

 

* **Essential:** At least two years of demonstrable experience in delivering health care services and implementing health programs at the district or state level. Relevant experience in health planning and monitoring.

* **Desirable:** Seven years or more experience in policy, planning, and monitoring of health systems and/or public health programs at the district or state level.  Applicants with experience working with government health officials, other health actors, and UN agencies will be at an advantage.

 

**Competencies:**

 

* Teamwork

* Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

* Communication

* Producing results

* Moving forward in a changing environment

* Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

 

**Functional Skills and Knowledge:**

 

* Good understanding of the Indian health system, health policies, and governance structures.

* Excellent communication, teamwork, and coordination skills, as well as strong analytical skills and experience with technical reporting.

 

**Language Skills:**

 

* **Essential:** Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

* **Asset:** Hindi and Kashmiri.

 

**Remuneration:**

 

* Monthly remuneration is INR 218,855, taxable as per Indian laws.

* Appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA), extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. 

* The candidate may be posted anywhere in India as per project needs.

 

**Additional Information:**

 

* This Vacancy Notice will be used for immediate filling of vacancies in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.

* This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

* Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

* A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening. 

* Only Indian nationals should apply.