Colegas,
Encaminho abaixo os dados do processo de seleção para o cargo de Diretor da
BIREME/OPAS/OMS, que se abre devido à aposentadoria das Nações Unidas do atual
Diretor Abel L. Packer.
Por favor divulguem em suas listas e redes.
Cordialmente,
Elenice de Castro, Profa. Dra.
BIREME/OPAS/OMS
www.bireme.org
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Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/10/FT215
Title: Center Director, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences
and Information (BIREME)
Grade: P5
Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period
Application Deadline: 11 June 2010
Duty Station: Sao Paulo Brazil
Organization unit: AM Americas (AM)
Knowledge Management & Communications (KMC)/Deputy Director (DD)
URL:
https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=22958&vaclng=en
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information
(BIREME)'s objective is the promotion of technical cooperation in scientific
and technical health information with the countries and among the countries of
Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to develop the means and the capacities
for the provision and the equitable access to the relevant and up-to-date
scientific and technical health information, rapidly, efficiently and at
adequate costs.
Description of duties:
Under the general guidance of the PAHO Director (D), the general supervision of
the Deputy Director (DD), and the direct supervision of the Manager, Knowledge
Management and Communication (KMC), the incumbent is responsible for, but not
necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
a) Manage, plan, organize, execute and monitor BIREME's program of work within
the scope of the Center's core mandates, in coordination and convergence with
KMC's program of work to accomplish the mission, objectives and functions in
technical cooperation, standardization, training, research and operation of
methodologies, technologies, products, services and events on scientific
information, knowledge management and scientific communication for health;
b) Manage, plan, implement and monitor the technical cooperation programs and
activities with the Brazilian Government on health sciences information,
knowledge management and scientific communication, under the leadership of the
PAHO/WHO Office in Brazil and within the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS)
framework;
c) Promote the development, strengthening, expansion and innovation of health
information sources and web-based systems, such as the Virtual Health Library,
through decentralized national and thematic networks of health related
libraries, documentation and information units, editors and publishers to
improve the cooperative gathering, indexing and dissemination of health
sciences literature produced at local, national and regional levels;
d) Promote and establish networks, collaboration and partnerships with
international, regional and national organizations to improve regional and
national health sciences information and communication according to the
international state of the art, such as the US National Library of Medicine;
develop and implement a regional strategy to provide access to a multilingual
collection of high caliber international, regional and national health
information, including LILACS, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, PAHO/WHO Web, and WHO
Institutional Repository and WHOLIS.
e) Cooperate with governments of member countries in the design, planning, and
execution of proposals for soliciting external financing for research and field
activities in health sciences information, knowledge management and scientific
communication, in coordination with PAHO Country Offices (Country Cooperation
Strategies) and Regional Office;
f) Coordinate the development and updating of the Descriptors of Health
Sciences (DeCS) in English, Portuguese and Spanish to improve search and
navigation through health concepts regardless of language and to improve
Scientific Production in Latin America and the Caribbean region; develop
web-based information services to organize and disseminate up to date
scientific evidence to improve informed policies and support knowledge based
decision at the collective and individual level; promote and develop
network-based research and development programs related to information sciences
and librarianship.
g) Organize technical meetings and scientific forums (such as the Virtual
Health Library Regional Coordinating Meeting and the Regional Congress on
Health Sciences Information) to share experiences, lessons learned and advance
lines of action and public health innovations to reach the international and
regional state of the art in scientific information, knowledge management and
scientific communication.
h) Promote and implement training programs on scientific information, knowledge
management and scientific communication, combining in-person and distance
learning oriented to users of health education, health research and health care
systems, in coordination with the PAHO Virtual Campus Team and KMC.
i) Coordinate the participation of BIREME as the Technical Secretariat to the
PAHO Director's Advisory Committee of BIREME; Present an annual progress report
on BIREME and submit it to the Advisory Committee for review and
recommendations to the Director of PAHO; represent BIREME and PAHO at national
and international events, forums, networks and instances relevant to its
programmatic functions and in convergence with PAHO's priorities and KMC
program of work;
j) Promote, expand and strengthen inter-operability among national, regional
and global information systems and networks, including the Virtual Health
Library, the Global Health Library, PAHO Virtual Campus of Public Health,
ePORTUGUÊSe, EVIPNET, SciELO, ScienTI, TropIKS .net, etc.; promote, establish
and disseminate innovative and open source solutions to overcome barriers to
access and contextualize updated quality health information and knowledge,
including those barriers related to language, connectivity, economic,
education, social and cultural conditions.
k) Coordinate with the Universidade Federal de São Paulo cooperative programs
and activities on the development of common products, services and events.
l) Develop, define and establish the objectives, strategy, plan and budget of
the Center; ensure that results and products delivered by the Center are
aligned with the Organizational Strategy and make significant contributions
with the Expected Results (ER) and Strategic Objectives (SO) in order to
achieve equity in health; administer, allocate and monitor the Center's
financial, logistical and staff resources; plan and organize the formulation,
development, implementation and control of information systems to monitor and
improve the Center's business processes. Oversee negotiation and approve
contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state
agencies, and other organizational entities. Establish contingency and business
continuity plans for the Center; ensure that relevant staff is knowledgeable
and trained accordingly;
m) Participate in the definition of the Center's personnel component, including
selection, training and development. Initiate and recommend approval of
personnel actions for all staff and assure timely personnel evaluations.
Monitor the competencies of the Center to ensure optimal performance and staff
development, monitor workloads to ensure equitable distribution of work and
maintain job satisfaction, efficiency and output; follow up on any deviation of
work results from objectives;
n) Provide a stable managerial framework that demonstrates credibility, trust
and value to Member States, clients and donors, while optimizing staff
performance;
o) Promote team work across the Center and the establishment of an environment
which encourages participation, stimulates each staff member's creativity, and
fosters a multidisciplinary approach to the solution of specific problems;
p) Provide leadership, guidance and monitoring of supervised staff by setting
clear work objectives, ensuring timely and effective use of performance reviews
and feedback mechanisms, engaging in regular communications, and solving
interpersonal or technical conflicts; establish and support a learning
environment;
q) Direct and participate in the development of policies and their
implementation and provide authoritative advice in relation to policy and
procedures under the areas of responsibility;
r) Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: A bachelor's degree in one of the health or information sciences and
a master's degree in knowledge management, information systems or public health
from a recognized university.
Desirable: Formal training in emerging technologies and methodologies for
knowledge management and communication and public health would be an asset.
Skills:
-- Intrainstitutional Action: Displays, through leadership and decisions,
understanding of the political systems and underlying drivers. Plans and
evaluates both unit and individual results to achieve the PAHO's mission.
Requires that projects be grounded in scientific evidence and that they be
consistent with PAHO's mission and values, and appropriate for the setting in
which they will be carried out. Demonstrates a full commitment to the mission
and values of the Organization by aligning the Entity of work with the
strategic direction of the Organization.
-- Communication: Instills a culture that encourages effective communication in
multicultural environments. Models effective dialogue that seeks all
opportunities of conversation with key players by displaying or underlying
drivers. Seeks to align the Entity of work with a strategic direction of the
organization by displaying underlying values.
-- Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting: Leads one's Entity toward a culture of
decision-making that is based upon objective analysis of situational evidence
and application of previously acquired knowledge. Provides oversight in the
verification process that targets how Entity of work takes action in situations
that will require future intervention, based on ongoing analysis. Presents
solutions evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Is
capable of anticipating the implications of an analyzed situation for two years
or more.
-- Performance Management: Evaluates the performance of subordinates in terms
of the organizational strategy, provides feedback offering measurable
suggestions and promotes their professional development. Develops and
implements realistic and achievable work plans--including tasks, priorities,
resources and schedules. Adjusts goals and courses of action to meet changing
needs. In a systematic way develops people through demanding and challenging
projects utilizing each employee's competencies. Effectively uses the
Organization's official performance evaluation processes and systems. Provides
constant and positive feedback to focus development efforts.
-- Teamwork: Develops a high performing team in one's operational Entity and
also encourages teamwork across the Organization. Establishes and models the
standard for teams and teamwork. Provides significant contributions when
participating in internal and external work teams. Initiates and leads mutually
beneficial productive interpersonal relationships based on trust, both inside
and outside the Organization.
-- Knowledge Management: Systematically seeks and disseminates knowledge that
can serve as evidence, lessons learned, and good practices within a particular
area and the Organization as a whole. Encourages a culture where more
experienced professionals share their knowledge within the Organization,
letting others learn, create the best criteria and reinforce their knowledge.
-- Resource Mobilization: Establishment of an internal culture that supports
the Organization's strategic direction program of work and the organizational
results to enable effective resource mobilization. Supports and makes all
efforts to increase the level of resources that are considered necessary for
operations. Is capable of negotiating with different types of organizations.
Uses the financial and non-financial resources with objectivity. Is able to
achieve the goals and results with the resources they have.
Technical Expertise:
- Managerial: Extensive experience in senior, progressively responsible
positions in the management of a large public or private health information
organization, administration of matters requiring sensitive negotiation and
high level intervention and in organizational development. Management of health
information systems and services and knowledge of relevant international
legislation. Resourcefulness, initiative, highly developed judgment and
interpersonal skills to deal with difficult situations and sensitive areas.
- Administrative: Skills or experience in resource mobilization and familiarity
with financial management, and the creation and integration of administrative
platforms for the delivery of the highest quality Finance, Budget, Human
Resources, General Administrative and Infrastructure services. Courtesy, tact,
sensitivity to manage confidential information, and ability to establish and
maintain effective working relations with people of different professional
levels, discipline, nationalities, and cultural background.
- Technical: Extensive progressive experience at a senior decision-making
level, in particular in managing complex public health information
programs/systems at both national and international levels. Wide and varied
knowledge of public health information sources and systems, including
innovative use of the web and social media. Monitor and report program
performance; provide technical advice.
IT Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software
programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with scientific, web-based and
open source information systems as well the ability to operate desktop, web
related applications, knowledge management and virtual collaboration tools and
methodologies.
Experience:
Thirteen years of combined national and international progressively responsible
experience in technical cooperation in the management and operation of
scientific information, knowledge management and scientific communication
programs, products and services in institutions concerned with public health.
Languages:
Very good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese with a working knowledge of
English. Knowledge of French would be an asset._______________________________________________
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