Job Description - Health Emergency Officer (2408576)
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Health Emergency Officer - ( 2408576 ) Grade : NO-D Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (Subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
Job Posting
: Oct 31, 2024, 3:45:40 AM
Closing Date
: Nov 14, 2024, 2:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo
Organization
: EM\_EGY WHO Representative's Office, Egypt
Schedule
: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.
Work in coordination with all technical focal points at the regional and headquarters levels, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office. Provide specialist technical guidance to national authorities in, and coordinate all aspects of, the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) programme, at the country level, to enhance the national capability in preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, outbreaks, and health emergencies from all hazards. Technically ensure the concerted approach of WHO in the areas of Emergency Risk Management, Country Preparedness and International Health Regulations, Risk & Situation Assessments, and Infectious Hazards Management. Utilize national insights to collaborate with and guide relevant ministries and other stakeholders to undertake gap analyses in relevant areas of work for emergency preparedness and management and to develop/revise national strategies and a national multi-hazard, health emergency preparedness and response plan. Prepare a national risk profile, assessing and mapping existing and emerging national health risks as well as populations vulnerable to, or affected by, prioritized risks, their coping capacities and health needs. Coordinate the identification of resource needs and funding gaps for health-sector risk reduction, preparedness, and response for vulnerable / affected populations, advocating with and mobilizing required resources from partners and donors. Manage the assessment of capacities and national, competency development systems, and recommend, plan, and facilitate the implementation of appropriate measures and training for strengthening core capacities under International Health Regulations including to manage identified risks; effectively monitor and evaluate processes, outcomes and the impact of response and recovery interventions. Guide the national health authorities and partners in the establishment or strengthening of emergency health care systems to ensure the provision of a range of critical emergency health care services. Manage the knowledge capture from policy, strategic and field interventions, and ensure its dissemination. Represent WHO in inter-agency meetings and external forums related to WHO epidemics and emergency preparedness and response.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced university degree (master's level) in a relevant field (such as epidemiology, public health, or another medical field).
Desirable: Training in applied epidemiology.
Experience
Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country and/or at regional level), with some of it obtained in an international work environment. Experience in strengthening country capacities and response to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters or complex emergencies. Experience in multi-sectoral partnerships for health policy and strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery especially in a developing country setting.
Desirable: Experience in or knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and/or experience with United Nations funds and programmes. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of the principles and programmes of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response. Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (IHR} and in-depth knowledge and skills to develop and coordinate health policy, strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery with a range of actors. Technical knowledge and skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems. Strong professional oral and writing skills, including to write reports, oral presentations, and technical documents.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Information and technology (IT) and other skills
Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 67,319 (to be paid in local currency and 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 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: . 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.
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