In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response programme, at the WCO, the One Health and Zoonotic Technical Officer will be responsible for the overall integration of the One Health approach and principles in animal, environment and health emergency preparedness and response. The incumbent will also support the overall coordination, collaboration, and engagement with the Quadripartite partners (FAO, OIE/WHOAH, and UNEP) and the respective government agencies in PNG to support the country adopt one health approach accordingly.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

3. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Team Coordinator and Epidemiologist, and as part of the overall WHO Health Emergency Team, the One Health & Zoonotic Technical Officer will be responsible for the advocacy, promotion and development of relevant One Health strategies and tools in close consultation with the animal health sector. The incumbent will be working closely with the National the National Department of Health Surveillance & Emergency Response Program and the animal health sector.

1. Increase visibility on One Health approach to health security.

2. Strengthen PNG capacity in preparedness, management and control of infectious hazards including zoonoses, through providing strategic guidance on the incorporation of the One Health approach and principles in country health security strategy/policy/plan.

3. Support PNG to develop and/or review preparedness and response action plan(s) for highly pathogenic zoonotic diseases in line with the One Health Approach/ Agenda and policies.

4. Monitor and evaluate of the implementation of the One-Health action plan and provide appropriate recommendations and technical advice, accordingly.

5. Coordinate and establish effective mechanism for collaboration and communication with related partners e.g. (WHO, FAO, OIE/WHOAH, UNEP, etc.), to implement One-Health agenda, in preparedness and response to zoonotic diseases outbreaks.

6. Support the establishment of relevant health security coordination platform/mechanism as required by the country.

7. Contribute to field and laboratory investigations of zoonotic diseases and promote prevention and control strategies in animals, to prevent animal-human transmission.

8. Perform any other assignments as delegated by the supervisor.

4. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Essential: University degree in veterinary medicine, animal health, human medicine, public health, agriculture, or related relevant field.

Desirable: Advanced degree in One-Health, veterinary science or medicine, public health, animal health or specialist veterinary or health field is an advantage.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of 2 years' experience in animal health, environment, veterinary science or medicine, agriculture, public health or related relevant field.

Desirable: Experience in implementation of surveillance and outbreak investigation and response, with special focus on zoonotic diseases and/or application of One Health principle, would be an added advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

1) Basic knowledge of emergency preparedness and response, including but not limited to health emergency information, risk assessment or One Health Agenda.

2) Exposure to working across sectors, public relations, negotiation, or consultative skills.

Language

Essential: Proficiency in written and spoken English

Desirable: Fluency in Tok Pisin language

Other Skills (e.g., IT)

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting software.

· Demonstrated computer skills with emphasis on data management.

5. Competencies

· Demonstrates required skills and relevant knowledge of needs and priorities in One Health

· Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds a rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams’ successes and shortcomings.

· Communicate effectively and shares information openly and timely with colleagues and partners and transfers knowledge, as needed.

· Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behaviour; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.

6. Place of Assignment

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

7. Medical Certificate: Required

8. Travel

Contractor may be required to travel within the country.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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