Job Description - Health Economist (2501078)
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Health Economist - ( 2501078 ) Grade : P4 Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position
Job Posting
: Mar 8, 2025, 11:29:46 PM
Closing Date
: Mar 30, 2025, 2:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo
Organization
: EM/UHS UHC/Health Systems
Schedule
: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To technically cooperate with Member States towards formulating evidence-based health financing strategies aimed at universal health coverage and based on equity, efficiency and financial protection. To develop capacity to improve the knowledge base in health financing and use of analytical tools for health financing policy analysis and formulation. To strengthen Member States' capabilities in designing, managing and evaluating health financing policies and programs. To promote the use of economic principles and tools to improve health system performance.
The major expected outputs are advisory services to Member states in form of policies and strategies, action plans and work programs for sustainable and effective health care financing mechanisms to support universal coverage. Capacity building activities in health financing mechanisms and cost-effective analysis and national health accounts are organized.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Provide technical support and guidance to countries in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national health financing policies and strategies.
- Develop national strategies and policies through the provision of policy advice and guidance on improved plans of action for existing health systems and services for universal coverage in social health insurance and community insurance.
- Research, compile and evaluate a variety of data and information related to health financing best practices and provide policymakers with information so that they can make decisions in regards to public health services and health financing.
- Make proposals for improvements of existing national health statistics and national health accounting systems, especially in respect of their sustainability.
- Serve as a technical resource to respective authorities concerning health economics and social health insurance in the countries; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical advice concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures in the related areas.
- Develop, implement and conduct a variety of community outreach activities concerning the importance of social health insurance systems.
- Liaise and coordinate national counterparts, technical departments at HQ and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to health financing and resolve issues or concerns.
- Develop and implement training/orientation programmes in the related areas for capacity building in Health Financing and Social Protection Programs.
- When delegated represent WHO at various meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Master's degree in health economics or health policy.
Desirable: Doctorate degree in Health Economics.
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years, with proven international exposure, in the area of economic analysis of health financing policy and formulation.
Desirable: Experience in health system strengthening in developing countries
Skills
In-depth knowledge and expertise in conceptual approaches to health financing and health systems policies with ability to ensure that action plans meet country needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO's policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Excellent knowledge of political, social and health systems in the countries. Excellent drafting and communication skills. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Team spirit and team management skills and time management skills.
WHO Competencies
WHO global Competencies model at
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.
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 84,672 (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 1672 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
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: . 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 Manual.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The 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.
The 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 () are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
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