Health Emergency Support Officer

Support health emergency preparedness and response activities.

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Overview

Support health emergency preparedness and response activities.

You have:

  • A university degree (bachelor's) in a relevant field (such as medicine, epidemiology or public health).
  • A minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health, preferably in epidemic or emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country), at the national level.
  • Excellent knowledge of English.
  • Excellent knowledge of Arabic.
  • Knowledge of International Health Regulations (IHR).
  • Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, and ERP systems.

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in epidemic or emergency preparedness and response activities? This question assesses the candidate's relevant experience and understanding of the position's requirements. Provide specific examples of your past work in emergency situations.
How do you approach working in a team, especially during health emergencies? Understanding teamwork is crucial for this role. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to assess the health risks in a developing country? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in your work. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you utilize for monitoring and evaluating health systems? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you mobilize resources for health emergency preparedness? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does communication play in emergency response situations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you understand about the International Health Regulations and their importance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 8 months ago - Updated 7 months ago - Source: who.int