Epidemiologists
Support COVID-19 response coordination and epidemiological surveillance in South Sudan.
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Overview
Support COVID-19 response coordination and epidemiological surveillance in South Sudan.
You have:
- A university degree (Bachelors or above) in epidemiology, statistics, database management or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- At least 3 years in disease surveillance, data management and in quantitative epidemiology and the implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and response.
- Good knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of online data collection applications, statistical analysis packages (Stata, SPSS, etc.) and GIS mapping software would be an asset.
Contract
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- Purpose of the Position
In the context of WHO South Sudan’s COVID-19 Incident Management System (IMS), the incumbent will support the South Sudan Ministry of Health in the coordination, planning, and implementation of relevant preparedness and response measures for COVID-19 and any other emerging diseases. In particular, the support will focus on the epidemiological surveillance pillar, in relevant fora like the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (PHEOC), Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and the National Steering Committee (NSC).
- Background
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Program (WHE) is to help coordinate action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
- Planned timeline
6-months
- Work to be performed
Under supervision of the COVID-19 incident manager, and in close collaboration with other Incident Management Team (IMT) members, PHEOC staff, other technical programs, and relevant partners, the incumbent will:
- Ensure all relevant guidelines, protocols, tools, and standard operating procedures for COVID-19 response are updated in line with the latest WHO guidance, and actively promote and monitor their proper implementation through the relevant TWGs and NSC.
- Provide technical backstopping to the MOH through the Epi-surveillance TWG.
- Provide sound real-time analysis of data to monitor trends for timely decision-making
- Contribute to WHO information products that require COVID-19 epidemiological updates and present epidemiological updates during relevant meetings
- Support strengthening the country’s International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities through the identification of key recommendations during COVID-19 response Intra Action Reviews (IAR) to be incorporated in the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), in particular with regards to Points of Entry, laboratory management, and surveillance.
- Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the WHO COVID-19 incident manager.
- Education
- Essential****: A university degree (Bachelors or above) in epidemiology, statistics, database management or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable****: Master’s degree in health-related field. Specialized training in communicable diseases.
- Experience
- Essential: At least 3 years in disease surveillance, data management and in quantitative epidemiology and the implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and response.
- Desirable: Experience in working with UN or INGOs in disease surveillance program in South Sudan.
- Other Skills (e.g. IT)
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of online data collection applications, statistical analysis packages (Stata, SPSS, etc).
- Working knowledge of GIS mapping software (or similar) would be an asset.
- Competencies
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Teamwork skills
- Working under pressure
- Technical Supervision
The incumbent will work under the supervision of:
First level supervisor
COVID-19 incident manager Sacha BOOTSMA
Second level supervisor
WHE Team Lead Argata Guracha GUYO
- Language requirements:
Good knowledge English. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- Place of assignment
Juba
- Medical clearance
The selected candidate will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
- Travel
Possible travel to the field when required.
Additional Information (For HR use only):
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage a data analysis project under pressure. What steps did you take? | This question assesses your project management and analytical skills under pressure, which is crucial for the role. | Outline your approach to managing time, resources, and the final outcome. |
| How have you ensured the implementation of public health guidelines in your previous roles? | The interviewer wants to understand your capability to enforce protocols effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example where your communication skills directly impacted a team project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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