Global Health Programme Manager

2 weeks ago

Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

Job Summary

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Traditional Medicine Global Summit programme area. As a Global Health Programme Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the programme area, ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and strengthen programme area policies and partnerships in collaboration with other WHO units, headquarters departments, regional and country offices, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Organize the biennial WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit, collaborating with WHO headquarters, regional and country offices, and partners and stakeholders.
  • Develop the Summit agenda, creative concepts, messaging, exhibition spaces, and materials, collaborating with WHO teams, event management companies, and others.
  • Coordinate development of the Summit outcome document and other meeting notes, reports, and news stories, coordinating with technical and writing and editing colleagues, and in close collaboration with the WHO Department of Communications.
  • Lead and conduct research in the programme area and facilitate dissemination of information to strengthen capacities in respective areas of work.
  • Manage the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the programme area and meeting key performance indicators and reporting requirements.
  • Serve as an expert technical reference on the programme area among peers, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the programme area at various meetings, engage in advocacy, policy, and stakeholder dialogues, and establish/strengthen partnerships, including with governments, academia, professional associations, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, civil society, private sector, collaborating centres, and other stakeholders to achieve the programme objectives in line with the mission of the Organization.
  • Contribute to resource mobilization, including drafting concept notes and proposals and participating in resource mobilization efforts, in close coordination with WHO resource mobilization teams and other relevant technical programmes.

Requirements

  • An advanced University Degree (Master's level) in International Relations, Political Sciences, External Relations, Law, Global Health Policy, or other field related to the functions of the position.
  • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience managing programmes relevant to the position.
  • Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources.
  • Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Skills

  • Proven leadership and coordination abilities and ability to formulate and communicate clearly the vision and strategy of the programme area.
  • Established skills in planning, management, and coordination of health and multisectoral programmes.
  • Strong research, data, and analytical experience and expertise relevant to the technical area, and record of related scientific publications.
  • Stewardship and management of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Aptitude for resource mobilization and management of financial resources in alignment with organizational policies and strategies.
  • Ability to engage and coordinate effectively and diplomatically with external partners, including Ministries of Health, academia, civil society, private sector, donor institutions, and other stakeholders, including the media and the public.
  • Capacities to work effectively in changing environments, to overcome challenges, and adapt as needed to achieve the mission.

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
  • Driving the Organization to a Successful Future
  • Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English.

  • Global Health Programme Manager

    5 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThis is a key leadership role that oversees the technical staff and programme areas of the Traditional Medicine Global Summit. The ideal candidate will have experience in programme management, coordination, and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TGS Unit in TMC.Oversees unit...

  • Senior Digital Health Applications Manager

    1 week ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Traditional Medicine Digital Health Applications Unit. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the unit, ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.Key...

  • Senior Manager, Digital Health

    2 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership and coordination to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of digital health programmes and activities in the Traditional Medicine Department.Oversee a team of technical staff with various areas of expertise and promote effective team working to achieve programme objectives.Develop and implement programme...

  • Senior Programme Manager, Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Senior Programme Manager, Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership and coordination of the Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge...

  • Digital Health Applications Unit Head

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Digital Health ApplicationsJob Summary:The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Unit Head for Traditional Medicine Digital Health Applications. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial...

  • Global Summit Unit Head

    1 week ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Unit Head for Traditional Medicine Global Summit. This is a key leadership position that requires a strong background in programme management, coordination, and technical expertise in traditional medicine.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Global Health Expert

    2 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    About the RoleThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Global Health Expert in our team.ResponsibilitiesConduct literature reviews and analysis of available information to support senior management and stakeholders.Develop and share knowledge in different formats with various teams,...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Global Summit

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Global SummitJob Summary:The Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Global Summit will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TGS Unit in TMC, ensuring that activities in this programme area are carried out efficiently and effectively.Key Responsibilities:Provides...

  • Senior Programme Manager, Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge

    2 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis challenging role involves providing strategic leadership and technical oversight to the Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge programme at WHO. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental health, biodiversity, and indigenous health, with experience in managing public health programmes and...

  • Digital Health Applications Unit Head

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Digital Health Applications Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the unit, ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.Key...

  • Technical Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Technical OfficerDepartment: WHOLocation: [Insert Location]Key ResponsibilitiesConduct literature reviews and analysis of available information to support senior management and stakeholder briefs.Develop information briefs and reports, and share knowledge with various teams, partners, and stakeholders.Support the organization of the...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge Specialist

    1 week ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge. This role will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TIB Unit in TMC, ensuring that activities in this programme area are carried out...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine PHC

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Unit Head, Traditional Medicine PHCJob Summary:The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Unit Head for Traditional Medicine in the Programme for Health Care and Health Systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge Expert

    5 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the role of Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge. This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TIB Unit in TMC.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides technical leadership, coordination, and managerial...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TIB Unit in TMC, ensuring that activities in this...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine PHC

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionWHO is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Unit Head, Traditional Medicine PHC. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of the TPU Unit in TMC, ensuring that activities in this programme area are carried out efficiently and effectively.Key...

  • Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Indigenous KnowledgeJob Summary:The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Unit Head for Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and managerial oversight of...

  • Technical Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Technical OfficerJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Officer to join our team at the World Health Organization (WHO). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to our public health programs, with a focus on traditional medicine and global health.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Research Program Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job SummaryThe World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as a Technical Officer in the Traditional Medicine programme. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of research programmes, provide technical support to Member States, and facilitate collaboration with...

  • Digital Health Applications Unit Head

    2 weeks ago

    Jamnagar, Gujarat, India WHO Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Digital Health ApplicationsJob Summary:The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Digital Health Applications Unit in the Traditional Medicine Department. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coordination, and...