Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/08/TA193
Title: Project Officer, Operations
Grade: P1
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: Temporary contract – 11 months and renewable
Date: 25 April 2008
Deadline for application : 23 May 2008
Duty Station: EL PASO, TEXAS United States of America
Organization unit: Regional Office for the Americas (PAHO) United States-Mexico Border, Field Office (FO/USMB)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The objective of the U.S-Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project is to reduce the burden of diabetes among persons with type 2 diabetes living in the United States-Mexico Border region through the development and implementation of a diabetes prevention and control pilot study along the United States-Mexico Border.
Description of duties:
Under the director supervision of Project Research Coordinator and the general supervision of the PAHO Chief, Field Office U.S. Mexico Border, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
a) Collaborate in the development of project materials; manuals, reports and a calendar of activities
b) Coordinate project trainings; ensure project activities are on time
c) Collect process data mostly regarding implementation of project activities and jointly with the Research Supervisor, reviews data generated from each of the participating sites for reporting and evaluating purposes;
d) Establish and maintains regular contact with project participants to ensure implementation of operational Manual
e) Review field activities to assure adherence with project objectives and procedures;
f) Support the production and dissemination of educational materials;
g) Establish and maintains regular contact with laboratory equipment providers to facilitate project implementation;
h) Collaborate in the development, reads and produces scientific documents for public and peer review
i) Collaborate in the development of proposals
j) Collaborate in coordination of the activities of the Community Intervention Committee and the Steering Committee as required
k) Formative supervision of CHW
l) Supervision of Clinic Supervisor
m) Perform other duties as assigned in support of the project objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in one of the health and/or social sciences or related field from an accredited institution.
Skills:
Key Behavioral Competencies:
– Intrainstitutional Action: Displays, through behavior, understanding of PAHO’s values and mission. Seeks information on and acts with understanding of the Organization’s expectations while advancing further the understanding and application of its policies. Shows interest and concern for the activities related to his/her work in conjunction with the mission, values, vision and policies of the organization. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization.
– Communication: Establishes and proactively engages in productive dialogues in one’s work inside and outside the Organization, and assists in the building of consensus. Seeks to share information with others within the organization, both face to face and through communication and information technology systems as appropriate.
– Information Management: Verifies that relevant information is obtained, processed, selected, and disseminated in area of work. Acquires the training to utilize technologies for processing information relative to the area of work in a logical and organized manner, which facilitates the dissemination of information, resulting in information that is consistent, valid and accurate. Keeps abreast of latest technologies for processing the information relevant to the area of work, and weighs its advantages/disadvantages.
– Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting: Objectively analyzes situations and, based on evidence and knowledge, suggests actions to improve implementation. Bases one’s actions on available information, applies knowledge acquired from experience. Prioritizes the information according to one’s needs or the Organization’s. Is capable of anticipating the implications of analyzed situations between one to six months ahead.
– Teamwork: Encourages team members, adds significant contribution when participating in internal and external work teams, and leads through personal example the virtues of team success–collaboration, trust, transparency and joint responsibilities. Builds and maintains mutually beneficial productive interpersonal relations based on trust, inside and outside the Organization. Keeps every team member informed as well as shares relevant and useful information.
Technical Expertise:
– Thorough understanding of the “promotora” model for diabetes care;
– Practical experience in training development, implementation, and evaluation.
– Practical experience in program implementation and supervision.
– Practical experience in community work and proven track-records for good interpersonal relationships.
– Practical experience in proposal writing.
– Practical experience in evaluative research.
– Ability to devise and deliver group presentations in both English and Spanish.
– Ability to use data analysis software such as SUDDAN, SAS and STRATA and use in statistical measurement.
IT Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset.
Experience:
Three years of combined national and international experience in U.S.-Mexico Border health issues with emphasis on diabetes and non-communicable diseases.
Languages:
Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
Additional Information:
A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
34,760 at single rate
36,849 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 40.2 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
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Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
