Technical Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 97,118 USD and 127,169 USD.

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Temporary Position # 420559 - Technical officer - P3

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Unit (HIM) is responsible for identifying new public health events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions, and communicating public health information to technical partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support the response of WHO-EMRO to COVID-19 pandemic through active participation in surveillance pillar of the COVID-19 IMST and provide assistance when needed

2. Coordinate the regional work toward developing integrated disease surveillance strategy in the EMR and guide the implementation at country level.

3. Support the strengthening of the early warning function of the surveillance system - more specifically its event-based surveillance component - in the EMR Member States through the implementation and adoption of public health intelligence frameworks (e.g. EIOS) and enhancing community reporting.

4. Contribute to the development of generic surveillance evaluation toolkit in collaboration with WHO HQ and WHO AFRO

5. Conduct in-depth evaluations of the national-level early warning and surveillance system.

6. Establish FETP training site at EMRO and coordinate hosting of FETP fellows to spend part of their field activities.

7. Provide guidance to the FETP Enterprise Strategic Leadership Group through collaboration with regional FETP network and national programs.

8. Conduct comparative analysis of lessons learnt from country experiences and sharing good practices on issues of region-wide concern

9. Support implementation of the information management functions as per the requirements of the WHO Emergency Response Framework at the regional level.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in epidemiology, public health, international health or related field, complemented by a degree or diploma in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, midwifery, nursing, medical biology, or a related discipline Desirable: Advanced degree in epidemiology In-service training in field epidemiology such as Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programmes (FELTP), the European Program for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service programme, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of experience in applied epidemiology or public health with a track record in engaging with stakeholders, building networks, and facilitating cross-organizational collaboration and dialogue. Desirable: At least 2 years of experience with event-based surveillance systems and a good understanding of the main principles of public health intelligence are significant assets.

Skills

--> Demonstrated ability to design, manage and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools --> High level of analytical skills. --> Knowledge of programme management and functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1584 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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 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.

• 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.