Overview
The Junior Public Health Professional (JPP) Programme aims to provide young public health professionals with hands-on learning and leadership development within the WHO environment, strengthening their capacities in priority health programs.
Key Responsibilities
- - Providing technical and programmatic support to SEAR Member States in the implementation and monitoring of initiatives related to medical devices management, diagnostics and laboratory strengthening, oxygen systems, solarization of health facilities, and disease control technologies.
- Supporting surveillance, monitoring and data analysis through the collection, compilation and analysis of epidemiological and programmatic data, and contribute to the development of regional dashboards, country profiles and reports.
- Contributing to evidence generation and operational research, including desk reviews, assessments of country needs, and studies related to health technology assessment (HTA), cost-effectiveness, and programme implementation.
- Assisting in the development and adaptation of digital tools and information systems for programme monitoring and case-based management.
- Supporting the preparation and dissemination of technical guidance and knowledge products, including policies, guidelines, SOPs, training materials, communication materials, and documentation of best practices.
- Assisting in the organization and delivery of capacity-building activities such as workshops, webinars, and training programmes for Member States and partners.
- Contributing to programme monitoring and evaluation, including documentation of implementation progress, best practices, lessons learned, and participation in field missions where required.
- Supporting coordination with WHO Country Offices, ministries of health, technical partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate programme implementation.
- Assisting in advocacy and resource mobilization and advocacy efforts, including contributing to the development of proposals and investment cases.
Required Experience
Minimum two years of professional work experience, including at least one year at national or sub-national or regional level in a relevant technical area. Demonstrated experience of public health program implementation at field level. At least one publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor's Degree (MBBS or Bio-medical Engineering or bachelor's in sciences) in the specific technical area relevant to the candidate’s application. Desirable: Master’s degree in public health or related technical area. Additional certified training in the specific technical area relevant to the candidate’s application. Publication in scientific journals.
