Public Health & Noncommunicable Diseases Officer

## Public Health & Noncommunicable Diseases Officer - Organization:WHO - World Health Organization - Field location:Port Sudan - Office:WHO in Port Sudan Description of assignment title:Public Health & Noncommunicable Diseases Officer Assignment country:Sudan Duty stations:Port Sudan Work location:On UN premises Expected start date:05/17/2026 Duration:9 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:3. Good health and well-being Volunteer category:Specialist UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 Mission and objectives: - Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. - Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. - WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes. - This UNV assignment supports WHO’s work on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) as part of its broader public health and health security agenda in the country. The role contributes to strengthening the prevention, management, and continuity of care for NCDs, including in emergency and fragile settings. - Through the joint NCD and WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) workplan, WHO is working to better integrate NCD services into national health plans, including emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. This ensures that people living with NCDs continue to receive essential services during crises. - The UNV Officer will provide technical support and coordination at the country level, support the implementation of NCD activities, liaise with national health authorities and partners, and contribute to strengthening national capacity in line with WHO global and regional guidance and national priorities. - ? Support the integration of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) into primary, secondary and tertiary health services, with a focus on maintaining essential, people-centered and equity-based NCD care during service disruptions in fragile, conflict-affected and emergency settings. Provide technical assistance to develop and contextualize a national essential NCD services package aligned with WHO HEARTS and PEN, including stakeholder engagement, cost estimation, prioritization and policy dialogue to define high-priority services to be sustained during crises, and ensure feasibility within health system capacity, financing and service delivery models. Promote meaningful community engagement for NCD prevention and management. - ? Strengthen NCD workforce capacity for all-hazards contexts by supporting the development and updating of national clinical guidelines, protocols and training materials; conducting training needs assessments; coordinating training, mentorship, supportive supervision and continuous professional development for primary, secondary and community health workers. Contribute to and co-organize a Community of Practice on NCDs in emergencies to share progress and address challenges. - ? Support the inclusion of NCDs across national emergency preparedness, response and recovery by serving as an NCD focal point within IMSTs; contributing to needs assessments, coordination, procurement (including NCD kits) and resource mobilization; engaging in multisectoral and inter-agency platforms; and coordinating implementing partners to ensure quality and alignment. Assist with integrating NCD services, medicines and diagnostics into contingency and humanitarian response plans; develop operational tools for continuity of care (service packages, procurement lists, protocols and referral pathways); improve NCD kit utility, design and indicators; and contribute to humanitarian appeals, donor proposals, advocacy materials and tracking the effects of funding constraints on NCD services. - ? Strengthen monitoring, reporting and evaluation by developing a WHO country workplan; integrating NCD indicators into national HIS and IMST reporting; designing data collection tools for service availability, quality and outcomes; building capacity on data use for planning and quality improvement; producing regular progress reports and analyses; supporting NCD risk factor surveys (e.g., STEPS) and use of findings for policy/programming; documenting good practices and lessons learned; and supporting NCD-focused emergency operational reviews and follow-up action plans. - Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment. Assignment requirements - English, Level: Fluent, Required - Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable Required education level: - Master's degree in ? Essential: University degree in public health, medicine, or a related health science field. - ? Desirable: Public health, health systems, or epidemiology. Competencies and values: - - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - - Knowing and Managing Yourself - - Moving forward in a changing environment Skills and experience: - ? Essential: At least five years of experience in public health program implementation, preferably with a focus on NCDs, PHC, or health systems strengthening. - ? Desirable: Experience working in emergency or humanitarian contexts or supporting NCDs in such settings. - Candidates should demonstrate experience in at least three of the following areas: - 1. NCD Prevention and Health Promotion (healthy diet, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol control, and risk factor reduction). - 2. NCD Early Detection and Screening (screening, diagnosis, and risk assessment for major NCDs). - 3. NCD Clinical Management and Integrated Care (WHO PEN, primary health care, essential medicines, and referral systems). - 4. NCD Disease-Specific Programmes (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases). - 5. NCD Surveillance, Monitoring, and Research (NCD surveillance, STEPS surveys, data collection, monitoring, and evaluation). - 6. NCD Policy and Health Systems Strengthening (governance, workforce capacity building, financing, supply chains, and implementation of national NCD strategies). Area(s) of expertise: - Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Project management, programme development, strategy, General and specialised medicine