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The World Health Organization Country Liaison Office Tonga is seeking a qualified individual to serve as NonCommunicable Disease (NCD) Coordinator in Tonga. The successful applicant will be assigned to the Ministry of Health to support and strengthen the implementation of the Tonga National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2021–2025 (extended to 2030). This role will involve coordinating multisectoral efforts, enhancing leadership and strategic planning, and overseeing key prevention and control activities targeting major NCD risk factors—including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, and mental health. The coordinator will work closely with the Health Promotion Unit, Tonga Health, and the National NCD Committee to monitor progress, mobilize resources, and engage communities in reducing the NCD burden across the Kingdom.

Job Description

The NCD Coordinator will be responsible for aiding and technical support to the National NCD Programme in strengthening and sustaining NCD prevention, screening, and management services in Tonga at all levels. The role also includes ensuring that all program activities, including those involving community engagement and health promotion, comply with relevant Workplace Health & Safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Education:

• Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Policy, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• National-level experience, ideally within government or health systems.
• Knowledge of NCD risk factors, health promotion, and policy development.
• Experience in project coordination, program implementation, or M&E is an advantage.

Skills:

• Stakeholder engagement and multi-sectoral coordination.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective presentation and technical communication skills.

Language:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) required.
• Proficiency in Tongan is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skilled in report writing and data presentation.

Core Competencies

• Building and Promoting Partnerships:Develops and sustains collaborative relationships across sectors, agencies, and communities to support NCD prevention and control.
• Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in interactions, upholding dignity and respect for diverse populations.
• Producing Results: Delivers high-quality, timely, and measurable outcomes aligned with program goals and national health priorities.
• Communicating in a Credible and Effective Way: Conveys information clearly and confidently, adapting messages to varied audiences to support engagement and action.
• Knowing and Managing Yourself: Demonstrates self-awareness, accountability, and resilience under pressure, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

The SSA/ NCD Coordinator will work to support Tonga’s Ministry of Health (MoH), under the supervision of the Country Liaison Officer, with additional technical support from international experts coordinated by WHO’s Health Emergencies colleagues in the Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS) and Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO).

Details of the proposed position:

• Salary for this position will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Duration of position: One year, with potential to renew subject to performance and funding.

Download TOR Here:  WHO_TOR-SSA_NCD Coordinator.pdf

Applications

This position will close on 28 July 2025. Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume/CV by email to the following address:

The Team Coordinator
Office of the WHO Representative, Country Liasson Office
Nukualofa, Tonga
Email:[email protected]

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Assessment of applicants for this position may include a written test.