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WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.
Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system and our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services.
We support countries as they coordinate the efforts of governments and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations and the private sector.
Working together, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.WHE brings together and enhances WHO’s operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. WHE is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment (HIM) programme area is responsible for identifying new public health events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions, and communicatingpublic health information to technical partners.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:1. Lead the team and provide technical input into data management for HIM, coordinate GIS mapping of data about events for the WHE, and conduct statistical analysis of epidemiological data from public health emergencies; 2. Collaborate and coordinate activities with staff at all levels in the data management, mapping, and analytics team of HIM, to foster:a) Elaboration and implementation of producing information product for a technical audience in a timely way; b) Management of data about multiple public health events and responses; and c) Conduct required GIS and statistical analysis of epidemiological data.3. As delegated, play a key role in activities such as but not limited to:a) Developing new and updating current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and strategic policies for event reporting and information-sharing; b) Providing technical guidance about data management, GIS, and data sharing across all levels of the Organization; c) Encouraging or promoting the implementation of new approaches and innovative methods to communicate technical information to international public health professionals, with emphasis on building partnerships networks; d) Elaborating state-of-the-art processes for information-sharing; ande) Enhancing and encouraging world-wide information-sharing as a key component of promoting and nurturing a culture of multidisciplinary and cross-cutting approaches within WHO and with key partners;4. Conduct emergency epidemiological missions as required;5. Develop and provide capacity-building and training to colleagues within WHO and partners, including ministries of health, with focus on enhancing epidemiology, information management, GIS, and reporting core competencies; and stimulate collaboration with officials at the regional and national levels, to ensure a coordinated response using standardized, innovative information systems and tools;6. Upon request, provide technical support, backstopping and gap-filling for emergency activities at any level of the Organization or scale of emergency; and 7. Perform other related duties, as requested by supervisor, including provision of support toother areas of work and teams or programme areas within the WHE, as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in epidemiology, public health, international health, complemented by degree or diploma in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, midwifery, nursing, medical biology or a related discipline from a recognized university.
Desirable: Training in routine analysis of public health surveillance data.
Experience
Essential: Minimum seven years’ experience, at national and international levels, with successful track record in epidemiology, surveillance and/or control of acute public health events; epidemic surveillance during epidemic or public health crisis at the national and international levels.
Desirable: Experience of routine analysis and reporting of time-sensitive public health data. Field experience in epidemiology, surveillance and/or control of acute public health events experience in resource-limited countries. Experience in interagency collaboration in WHO, UN, UN agencies or other international organisations. In-service training in field epidemiology such as Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programmes, the European Program for Intervention Epidemiology Training, the Centers for Disease Control Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) programme, or equivalent experience.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to interact in complex situations involving technical, cultural and political elements. Sound analytical and organizational skills. Knowledge of the use of GIS. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging diseases and public health emergencies in international contexts. Willingness to deploy at short notice in support of international emergency health interventions.Excellent presentation and communication skills, with emphasis on writing skills. Proven ability to work and produce results under pressure in critical situationsAbility to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
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 77,326 (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 3106 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
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Working hours (%): 80-100%
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Duration: 2 years
Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Health and Nutrition
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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