OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
Information, research, and evidence are the foundations of and indispensable instruments for strengthening health systems, ensuring quality health policies and implementing the 13th General Programme of Work as well as SDGs. WHO promotes policies and practices which are grounded in the best available evidence and recognizes the need for improved research quality, strengthened national capacity for research, and increased impact of research on population health.
The key objective of this SSA is to provide technical input to the WHO Indonesia’s efforts in national health research system strengthening and provide support to the Ministry of Health (MOH)/National Institute for Health Research and Development (NIHRD) in building research capacity for health policy.
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, Health Systems Research and Health Information System, the incumbent will:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.
Competencies:
Functional Knowledge and Skills:
Sound understanding of principles of public health, health research, health policy and knowledge translation
Education Qualifications:
Essential: Master’s degree in public health or related health sciences
Desirable: PhD in Public health or related health sciences
Experience:
Essential: Two years of professional work experience in health policy research/health systems research, knowledge translation/evidence-informed policy-making and/or health research systems strengthening
Desirable: Four years of experience in health policy research/health systems research, knowledge translation/evidence-informed policy-making and/or health research systems strengthening
Languages:
Expert knowledge of written and spoken English and native language skills in Bahasa Indonesia
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Work is performed in normal working environment.
Computer literacy: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
SSA National Health Research System Strengthening, Level A. Between IDR 25,708,600 and 41,419,267 (in accordance with WHO Salary Scale for SSA).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: