Principal Expert/ Group Leader Emergency Preparedness and Response

Lead emergency preparedness and response initiatives effectively.

ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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Overview

Lead emergency preparedness and response initiatives effectively.

You have:

  • Leadership experience in emergency preparedness and response.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of public health issues and disease control management.

Principal Expert/ Group Leader Emergency Preparedness and Response

Domain(s)

Science and Research

Reference number

ECDC/AD8/2026/SPR-PEEPR

Deadline

18/08/2026 - 12:00 (Brussels time)

Location(s):

Stockholm (Sweden)

Grade:

AD 8

Institution/Agency

(ECDC) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Type of contract

Temporary staff

Link to vacancy

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-us/work-with-us/recruitment

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a successful emergency preparedness initiative you've led? This question assesses your experience in leading relevant projects. Describe key achievements and the impact of the initiative.
How do you stay updated on emerging public health threats? The interviewer wants to know your strategies for continuous learning. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation in emergency response and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency preparedness plans? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you communicate with various stakeholders during a public health emergency? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you think collaboration plays in effective emergency response? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience working with governmental and non-governmental organizations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you see as the biggest challenge in emergency preparedness today? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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