Mission and objectivesWHO provides technical support to Member States to strengthen national health information systems and enable the generation of timely and reliable evidence to assess the health situation and trends, and the health system response. The WHO Country Office in Qatar was opened in March 2022. The WHO Representative in Qatar is Dr Rayana Bou-Haka, appointed on 2 June 2023. Dedicated to the health and well-being of all people and guided by science, WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. WHO, in collaboration with the Government and Ministry of Public Health in Qatar, is dedicated to establishing a strong partnership to better improve the health and well-being of all people in Qatar and champion efforts to make Qatar a role model in public health inside the Region and beyond.
ContextThe Public Health Expert will play a pivotal role in supporting the WHO Country Office in Qatar in delivering on its mandate to strengthen national health systems and advance the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. This role involves coordinating and providing technical support for public health initiatives, facilitating regional mission engagements, and overseeing the design and implementation of health surveys. The expert will contribute to the development of strategic documents and country support plans that align with national health priorities and WHOโs global and regional strategies. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and other stakeholders including public institutions, private sector actors, NGOs, and civil society the expert will help design and implement evidence-based interventions that enhance health system performance, improve population health outcomes, promote health literacy, and foster inclusive, equity-driven public health advocacy. This assignment is central to WHO Qatarโs mission of supporting multisectoral collaboration, capacity building, and policy development to ensure equitable, accessible, and resilient health services for all people in Qatar. National UN Expert Volunteers in Qatar are entitled to: - Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of QAR 14,019.92 - Expertise differential paid monthly at the amount of QAR 5,607.96 - Annual and learning leaves; - Entry lump sum USD 400 - Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) - Free Medical and life insurance; - Free access to different learning platforms
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of WHO Representative, the UN Volunteer Expert will undertake the following tasks: โข Coordinate technical assistance to MOH focal points in various public health disciplines. โข Contribute to the development of strategic documentation and concept notes for pro- gramme activities, as well as communication products with a public health advocacy objective. โข Work with Country Office team in developing initiatives focusing on NCDs, promote working on determinants, best practices to improve health โข Contribute to the design of innovative projects and approaches as per MOPH priorities. โข Following the assessment of the status of meaningful engagement of people with lived experience with cancer, support the Ministry of Health to develop a detailed proposal outlining strategic activities and interventions to address identified priori-ties, in a participatory approach and propose an action plan with timeline of activities and identified focal points within partner entities. โข Initiate the implementation of proposed activities and provide technical support and liaison with stakeholders to manage challenges and leverage opportunities. Develop a final report of recommendations for scaling the activities of meaningful engagement work in Qatar within the health sector and beyond.
Competencies and valuesAdaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Vision Working in Teams
Living conditions and remarks Qatar is known for its hot, dry climate with some humid days and the frequent summer sandstorm however, the weather is very agreeable in the winter with plenty of outdoor activities. Generally, Qatar enjoys good weather between October and April. The country is known to be a melting pot of cultures with an approximate 70% expatriate population working in the public and private sectors. Generally, Qatar is a safe country. The country is also very walkable with a reliable public transport system. The Qatari Rial is a highly valued currency in the world, the population of citizens and residents enjoy a tax-free income with access to subsidized energy resources and affordable food options. Many religions coexist in Qatar with Islam being the official religion of Qatar, thus modesty in dress code is embraced.