Unit Head, Traditional Medicine Digital Health Applications

2 months ago


Jamnagar, India WHO Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provides technical leadership, coordination and managerial oversight of the TDH Unit in TMC, ensuring that activities in this programme area are carried out efficiently and effectively. Oversees a unit of technical staff specialized in various domains and areas of expertise and promotes effective and collaborative team working to ensure respective programme areas and their set objectives are delivered through effective and efficient management of financial resources and work planning Develops and implements programme area policies and strategies in collaboration with other TMC units, Headquarters departments, Regional and Country Offices. Provides technical advice to Member States and partners on Digital Health, Health Technologies, and other applications in line with the Global Strategy on Digital Health, Global Strategy for TM and other relevant WHO guidance and supports related capacity building efforts as needed. Leads and conducts research in the programme area to design, implement and facilitate dissemination of knowledge, practice, and information of TM through various digital platforms. Strengthen capacities of TM professionals, policy makers, and consumers in respective areas related to digital health, innovation and TM. Advocates for evidence- and ethics-based digital transformation in TM. Manages the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the programme area and meeting key performance indicators and reporting requirements. Serves as an expert technical reference on the programme area among peers, UN Agencies, and other stakeholders Liaises with and utilizes partnerships in other UN Agencies, Donor, or research institutions in the traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine evidence and learning to position the technical area of work and implementation into global, regional and/or national policies. Represents the programme area at various meetings, engages in advocacy, policy and stakeholder dialogues, and establishes/strengthens 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 Contributes to resource mobilization including, but not limited to, drafting concept notes and proposals and participating in resource mobilization efforts, in close coordination with WHO resource mobilization teams and other relevant technical Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential :

An advanced University Degree (Master's level) in Digital Health, Health Technologies, Health Informatics, Information Management, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), or another field related to the functions of the position.

Desirable :

A PhD Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

Essential :

A minimum of 10 years' of professional experience in Digital Health, Health Technologies, Informational Management, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), AI, with focus on traditional, complementary, or integrative medicine, AI or other field related to the functions of the position. Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development on the Digital health, Health Technologies, Information Management, AI or digital frontiers. Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. Demonstrated experience at international level

Desirable :

Working experience in a senior management role, at international, regional, or global level Demonstrated management ability pertaining to large and multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural projects. Experience working in the UN or collaborating with the UN is an added advantage.

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 experience in digital health policy and implementation, research, data and analysis Understanding of digital health enterprise architecture, AI technologies, and ecosystems, to apply to technical areas in TM. Proven leadership in digital health implementation as part of national health systems including mhealth, applications, wearable devices, telemedicine, electronic health records, etc.. Understanding the complexity of TM including Governance and Intellectual Property right to support digital transformation 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

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Knowledge of another UN recognized language.



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