TEAM LEAD (Emergency Preparedness and Response Team)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 129,177 USD and 166,548 USD.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide leadership, technical orientation and support to Member States of the WHO African Region based on the resolutions and recommendations of the Governing Bodies as well as the Transformation Agenda of the Regional Office regarding prevention, prediction, early detection, early warning, rapid and effective response, and recovery activities to public health effects of emergencies and disasters including disease outbreaks, using an all-hazardapproach.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide leadership, technical orientation and support to Member States of the WHO African Region based on the resolutions and recommendations of the Governing Bodies. In addition, the program contributes to the Transformation Agenda of the Regional Office regarding prevention, prediction. early detection, early warning, rapid effective response, and recovery acfivities to public health Sensitivity: Internal & Restricted Position Description - Professional Classified version of Position Description as at: 23-FEB-2021 2 effects of emergencies and disasters including disease outbreaks, using an all-hazard approach. WHO EPR Programme Budget, Preparedness, Surveillance Response focuses on strengthening institutional, international and country capacities in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities for all types of hazards, and emergencies which nose a threat to human health. The capacities needed for health security and in public health emergencies include those identified in the International Health Regulations (2005) (emerging or re-emerging human and monotic diseases with the potential to cause outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, food-safety incidents, chemical and radio nuclear incidents, and and microbial drug resistance), as well as hazard-specific capacities related to other natural hazards. The category also encompasses ensuring rapid, effecfive and predictable response operations in and protracted emergencies arising from any harm with health consequences.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the guidance of WHO Representative the EPR Team Lead has extensive contacts with all technical and managerial clusters/units in the country office. The WR provides broad policy objectives; assignments originate from the work plan and the incumbent exercises high level of independence in defining work priorities and methods to achieve the set objectives. Additional guidance will be provided by the Director EPR who is also expected to use judgement in interpreting them. The incumbent may deviate or adapt them to usual circumstances and may establish new methods of work or guidelines in consultation with the WR. The incumbent liaises with other programs/teams within the country once, across the organization and partners for coordinating the implementation of the WHE planned activities, ensuring alignment of pumoses between HQ and the AFRO on matters related to WHE.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED TASKS

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative/Mozambique, and in close coordination with the technical team in the regional office, the EPR team lead will be responsible for the following:

1-Health Security Planning and Coordination- Supports the Ministry of Health in identifing and maintaining a compreehensive list of health sector stakeholders including national health authorities, relevant national and-International organizations and civil society in the context of health security emergency preparedness and response;

2- Preparedness and Emergency Management and Response Systems Assesses and supports

capacity building for prediction, timely detection, early warning, and effective preparedness, investigation and response to outbreaks and health emergencies in line With IDSR, IHR and ERF;

3- Provides support to the country to develop plans for integrated approaches for readiness and response to major epidemic prone diseases and public health emergencies ;

4- Assesses and map existing and emerging health risks in the country and prepare a national risk profile based on a risk assessment/profiling exercise;

5- Advises the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the establishing/strengthening of an incident Management System/Emergency Operation Center (IMS/EOC) for key functional areas (including technical operations, logistics, data management, planning and administration);

6- Supports the regular testing of the health emergency response system through functional exercises at the national and local levels. including linkages with national and sub national disaster management authority;

7- Strengthens procedures for requesting and receiving bilateral, regional and international assistance for emergency response;

8- Supports ongoing development and strengthening of existing relationships with Government and other partners with regards to emergency risk management ;

9- Supports the implementation of ERF and after-event reviews for emergencies.

10- Planning and Financing- develops a detailed task-based work plan and budget for implementation of priority activities identified in the National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan ;

11- Develops a detailed country budget for preparedness and response, including mechanisms in place that allow financial resources to be available for rapid response at all levels, as well as accessible contingency funds for immediate response to health emergencies, including outbreaks at national and sub-national levels;

12- Ensures procedures, plans or strategies are in place, implemented and reviewed to reallocate or mobilize resources from national and sub-national levels to support action;

13- At community/primary response level; In coordination with EOC, MoH and other stakeholders prioritize, prepare, consolidate and submit projects and proposals for health emergency management, including preparedness and response;

14- Performs all other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. In coordination with EOC, MOH and other stakeholders prioritize, prepare, consolidate and submit projects and proposals for health emergency management.

WHO COMPETENCIES

1) Teamwork

2) Communication

3) Producing results

4) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

5) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

COMPETENCIES (MANAGEMENT)

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate activities and multitask.
• Strong Programme Managment Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with convince omcials with tactand diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.

EDUCATION (QUALIFICATIONS)

Essential:

• Advanced university Degree in Medicine or related field with a Post-Graduate Degree in Public Health/Outbreak and Emergency Management/Humanitarian Relief/Epidemiology or related field.

Desirable:

• Doctorate in Health Sciences or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• At least seven (07) years of relevant progressive experience in outbreak or emergency response or management or strengthening country capacities for responding health emergencies.
• Working experience on outbreak or health emergencies in Africa,
• At least 5 years of field experience of WHO the UN System or NGO in the field of emergency preparedness and outbreak response operations

Desirable:

· Proven experience in conducting and managing exercise and simulations.

· Proven experience in multisectorial coordination.

· Experience working with bilateral or multilateral organizations or WHO/ UN would be an asset

• Experience in coordination of different programs at supervisory level.

LANGUAGES

Essential:

• Excellent knowledge of French or English with at least working knowledge of English.

• Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish or Italian.

  Desirable:

• Working Knowledge of Portuguese

Other qualifications

Computer skills - Proficiency in MS-Office software applications (MS Excel and Power Point).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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