SSA - NCD Prevention and Management Officer
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Uzbekistan collaborates with national authorities and stakeholders to strengthen health systems and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It supports national health policies and plans, focusing on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and control, particularly diabetes, through integrated primary health care.
Job Purpose
This role provides technical support to Uzbekistan's government in enhancing NCD prevention and control via an integrated primary health care approach, with a focus on diabetes. The NCD Officer will collaborate with WHO, the Ministry of Health, and national counterparts to implement, monitor, and evaluate activities. Key contributions include improving NCD care quality, strengthening patient self-management, promoting integrated policies, engaging stakeholders, building capacity, generating knowledge, and monitoring programs to achieve national NCD targets and improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities
Support the review, implementation, and monitoring of NCD and diabetes action plans by analyzing data and best practices for policy development. Monitor and evaluate diabetes programs against national and international indicators. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and knowledge products. Document policy dialogues and stakeholder coordination. Provide technical input to advance integrated NCD programming and disseminate lessons learned. Support the implementation of evidence-based NCD interventions within primary health care, endorsing WHO recommendations and national guidelines. Facilitate capacity-building for health professionals on integrated NCD care. Assist in developing and implementing patient education and self-management support interventions. Monitor program implementation, identify challenges and opportunities, and document best practices. Collect and utilize data to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, and program performance. Prepare materials for health workforce capacity-building and identify workforce-related challenges and opportunities in NCD service delivery.
Work Experience
Essential: At least two years of relevant professional experience in NCD prevention and management, public health, health systems strengthening, health policy, or PHC strengthening. Experience in supporting project/program coordination and implementation, reviewing/preparing technical documents, and planning/facilitating meetings. Desirable: Experience with WHO, UN agencies, or international organizations; experience in public health policy mainstreaming.
Skills
In-depth understanding of health systems reforms in Uzbekistan. Familiarity with national partners in NCD prevention, PHC reforms, and health systems strengthening. Knowledge of WHO policies on NCDs, health systems strengthening, and integrated PHC. Good coordination and engagement skills. Ability to support planning, implementation, and monitoring of multi-partner activities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong drafting, analytical, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Fluency in Uzbek and English. Good knowledge of Russian is desirable.