Technical Officer, Health Promotion And Social Determinants Of Health

World Health Organization; Xico; Presencial; MXN 540,000 - 721,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent health organization in Mexico is seeking a dedicated professional to support health equity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and three years of experience in socio-political health programs. Responsibilities include providing technical support, maintaining records, and fostering collaboration among partners. The role presents an opportunity to contribute to critical health issues in urban settings and requires a commitment to ethical practices and teamwork.

Formación

• Essential: A bachelor's degree in international relations, public health sciences, social sciences.
• Desirable: A postgraduate or master's degree in public health, international relations.
• Essential: Three years of national experience in governance and health programs.
• Desirable: More than 5 years of experience in urban governance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical support to national authorities on social determinants of health.
• Maintain comprehensive records of activities and progress.
• Analyze project development challenges and develop strategic recommendations.
• Attend project monitoring meetings at various levels.
• Facilitate coordination among institutional partners.
• Support collaboration with UN agencies and stakeholders.
• Assist in all tasks related to the area of social determinants of health.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Communication

Integrity

Strategic Analysis

Respect for Diversity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in international relations, public health sciences, or social sciences

Postgraduate or master's degree in public health or related field

Descripción del empleo

Grade : NO-A

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 31 December

Job Posting : May 5, , 8 : 21 : 23 AM

Closing Date : May 12, , 4 : 59 : 00 PM

Primary Location : Mexico-Mexico City

Organization : PAHO / WHO Representation, Mexico

Schedule : Full-time

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE / DEPARTMENT

The Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) Department leads intersectoral, strategic and collaborative efforts at the regional, subregional and country levels, enabling countries to reduce health inequities, promote health and well-being, address social determinants of health including its commercial, economic, political dimensions to integrate equity, human rights, gender and interculturality into the public health agenda, and to address the threats of climate change, to create healthy environments and to prevent disease by addressing environmental risk factors.

Within the PAHO / WHO country office the incumbent will assist in supporting technical cooperation activities included in the entity's Biennial Work Plan (BWP).

He / she will collaborate and contribute to building and maintaining a network of experts across PAHO and external partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• 1) Provide technical support in collaboration with the Advisor to national authorities and, facilitate and monitor the local activities of the development of the social determinants of health in Mexico;
• 2) Maintain and update comprehensive records of activities implemented, documents produced and progress achieved;
• 3) Analyze project development challenges and opportunities, identify key risks and potential synergies and develop strategic recommendations for mitigation and optimization;
• 4) Participate in the corresponding project monitoring meetings at the, national, regional and local levels;
• 5) Foster collaboration and facilitate coordination among diverse institutional partners (Ministry of Health - Mexico City, all municipalities in Mexico City, Federal Ministry of Health) ensuring seamless project implementation and maximizing collective impact;
• 6) Support the urban health governance agenda by facilitating collaboration with UN agencies, international partners, and other stakeholders to promote coordination and collective progress;
• 7) Support the PWR in all tasks related to the area of social determinants of health ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities;

8) Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

• Essential: A bachelor's degree in international relations, public health sciences, social sciences or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Desirable: A postgraduate or master ’s degree in public health, international relations or social sciences would be an asset.

Experience :

• Essential: Three years of national work experience in socio-political and health reality programs of the city and its governance institutions.
• Desirable: More than 5 years of work experience in urban governance or experience with International Organizations would be an asset.

SKILLS : PAHO Competencies :

• Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization's mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others.
• Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results: Encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team's successes and shortcomings.

  Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret / attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues.

• Respecting and valuing individual differences: Treats everyone with dignity and respect, fostering positive relationships with everyone.

  Reflects on personal behavior to avoid stereotypes and considers situations from the perspective of others.

• Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking / Write effectively / Listen / Shares knowledge - Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience.

  Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers.

  Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans).

  Shares information op