Technical Officer (Country Readiness)

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 4,961 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the WHO Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is to strengthen the capacity of the Member States to manage health emergencies and when national capacities are exceeded, to lead and coordinate international health response to contain outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under supervision of the WHO Representative (WR) and the direct supervision the EPR lead in Mozambique, the incumbent will have the overall responsibility of supporting public health emergency management (coordination, preparedness, surveillance and response) to MOH, provinces and partners. In collaboration with WHO regional office experts and health partners, it provides technical support for the development and implementation of global, regional and national positions, materials and technical methods. He/she facilitates the adaptation or adoption of the guidelines to meet specific requirements or changing circumstances. More specifically the incumbent will:1. Provide technical support to enhance early warning/disease Surveillance for timely detection and response to disease outbreaks and on-going emergencies (IDSR diseases, natural disasters (flooding, cyclone, malnutrition and other disasters) and International Health Regulation 2005 (IHR).2. Support capacity building for provinces and districts that could contribute to enhance surveillance (e-IDSR, community surveillance and event based surveillance), outbreak investigation, proper case management, coordination and IHR.3. Strengthen Epidemic preparedness and response to epidemic prone diseases to reduce mortality, morbidity especially due to the impact of outbreaks and or public health;4. Ensure the utilization of reliable information, evidence, innovation and knowledge for improving population health outcomes, throughout the full cycle of the emergency response.5. Adapt guidelines and prepare tools as required, including the country office business continuity plan, in collaboration with WHO Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) program units; advising on consolidation of needs as part of a single national plan and estimating the budget; promote coordination with technical teams and financial partners for the implementation of preparedness activities;6. Provide guidance and technical support to the Ministry of Health for the development of operational readiness strategies and activities in the context of acute and protracted humanitarian emergencies; facilitate simulation exercises to test the emergency response framework.7. Provide analysis of public health risks, needs and capacities and advise on priority interventions for WHO and partners including on challenges and operational course corrections as required.8. Document lessons learnt in the field.9. Promote multidisciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities to facilitate full participation within, outside of WHO and with key partners10. Perform other activities assigned by the Representative of WHO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First University degree in Medicine, Nursing Laboratory, Environmental Health or other Healthrelated areas. Desirable: Masters in Field Epidemiology or MPH or Training in emergency preparedness andresponse/disaster.

Experience

Essential: 5 years of relevant experience of relevant experience in field epidemiology, disease surveillance, public health emergency management or related field. Working experience with national authorities and or previous work in health emergencies in emergency preparedness (all-hazards approach) and response work will be an asset. Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO and/or UN agencies, non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

Proven experience to function within multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Extensive knowledge of electronic data analysis tools.-Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.-Good tactical thinking with the ability to formulate clear and comprehensive strategies and plans.-Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask and produce results under pressure.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 48,531 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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• 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.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.