Deadline: 03 August, 2021

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Health Information Management (HIM) and Risk Assessment manager.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WHO health emergencies programme team and be responsible for overseeing the work of the information management unit and/or coordinate the work of Information management assets located throughout disparate units
• Manage the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production and dissemination of data/information
• Lead the development of project documentation based on the overall strategy and plan for use by the emergency leadership to mobilise resources
• Continually adapt planning and project documents based on available information and revolving emergency situation
• Develop and improve field information management procedures at the local and regional levels to ensure that information management in the field provides the best possible functionality and usability to stakeholders
• Ensure inter-cluster communication and information sharing
• Oversee and design field epidemiological surveys, if/where needed, such as mortality and vaccination coverage surveys, with support from epidemiologists, as needed
• Build the capacity of team members and partners involved in the planning and data/information management process
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and training on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination and management
• Perform any other related duties as required by the functional supervisor

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in Information Management, Public Health, or Epidemiology, Business, or Public Administration, and training in information management from an accredited/recognised institute
• Specialisation in information management systems
• Specific training in humanitarian response or information management in emergencies
• Seven years, minimum, of related experience in information management, monitoring, needs assessment, project management, data management and information dissemination in the public health sector or health development sector at national and international levels
• Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships
• Relevant work experience in WHO, and other UN agencies
• Experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organisations
• Advanced use of MS Office, particularly spreadsheets, data visualisation and analysis tools, and databases
• Excellent knowledge of French and working knowledge of English will be a plus

To apply and for more information, click here.