Screen and document public health signals from the EIOS EMRO Board
Support early detection and assessment of public health events.
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Overview
Support early detection and assessment of public health events.
You have:
- Interest in public health, epidemiology, health information, or related fields.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review information efficiently.
- Good written English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet daily deadlines.
- Experience with information monitoring, event-based surveillance, or EIOS is desirable but not required.
Contract
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WHO EMRO uses public health intelligence tools to support the early detection and assessment of potential public health events. This online assignment supports routine screening of information available through the EIOS platform and contributes to the preparation of information for daily triage discussions. The assignment supports WHO's mission to protect health and promote well-being and contributes to SDG 3.
• Review the EIOS EMRO Board daily and identify potentially relevant public health signals. • Prepare concise summaries of retained signals and record them in the designated tracking tool. • Attend the daily virtual triage meeting and document decisions and follow-up actions. • Escalate urgent signals through agreed communication channels. • Maintain accurate and timely records throughout the assignment. Deliverable: A complete and quality-checked log of screened signals, summaries, triage decisions, and follow-up actions submitted electronically at the end of the assignment.
• Interest in public health, epidemiology, health information, or related fields. • Strong attention to detail and ability to review information efficiently. • Good written English communication skills. • Ability to work independently and meet daily deadlines. • Experience with information monitoring, event-based surveillance, or EIOS is desirable but not required
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze information efficiently? | This question assesses your ability to process information quickly and accurately. | Provide an example of a specific situation where you successfully analyzed data effectively. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? | Understanding your prioritization strategy is important for meeting deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about public health and epidemiology? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to communicate sensitive information? How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle urgent situations in your work. What steps do you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you worked independently to complete a task? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or platforms have you used for information monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your written communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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