Technical Officer

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Description

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• Serve as HEOC Manager for the SEARO Health Emergency Operations Center, supervising operational functions of the Centre including communications systems.
• Develop, update and manage required infrastructure, plans and procedures, information management products and datasets for the seamless day to day operations of the SEARO HEOC.
• Promote multidisciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and information-sharing.
• During emergencies, support the WHO SEARO response through management of the SEARO HEOC and support WHO Country Offices and Member States in the Region with establishing and/or activating their HEOCs as the central coordination hub for emergency operations and the Incident Management System.
• During emergencies, ensure appropriate documentation of SEARO emergency response activities.
• Serve as focal point for all HEOC related activities and communication with SEARO Member States as well as regional network of HEOCs.
• As part of capacity building, contribute to the development and implementation of training activities on Health Emergency Operations Centers for Members States.
• Support the development of HEOCs in priority countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
• Backstop for EMO team for initial response at the onset of emergency events.
• As assigned, organize and participate in internal and external meetings, working groups and steering committees.11. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

• University degree in medicine or health sciences.

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience with two years of working experience in an international work environment.

• Demonstrate, organizational and IT skills combined with capacity to multi-task and produce results underpressure within short deadlines.• Excellent interpersonal skills with track record in building successful relationships with a broad range ofstakeholders and key partners. Diplomacy, tact and courtesy.

• Expert knowledge of English.

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