Deadline: 07 June, 2021

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Technical Officer.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to enhance early warning/disease surveillance for timely detection and response to disease outbreaks and ongoing emergencies
• Support capacity building for provinces and districts to enhance surveillance (e-IDSR, community surveillance and event-based surveillance), outbreak investigation, proper case management, coordination and IHR
• Strengthen epidemic preparedness and response to epidemic prone diseases to reduce mortality, morbidity especially due to the impact of outbreaks and or public health
• Ensure the utilisation of reliable information, evidence, innovation and knowledge for improving population health outcomes throughout the full cycle of the emergency response
• Adapt guidelines and prepare tools as required, including the country office business continuity plan, in collaboration with WHO health emergency preparedness and response programme units
• 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, and facilitate simulation exercises to test the emergency response framework
• 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

Requirements

• University degree in Medicine, Nursing Laboratory, Environmental Health, or a related area
• Master’s degree in Field Epidemiology or MPH or training in emergency preparedness and response/disaster (desirable)
• Five years of relevant experience in field epidemiology, disease surveillance, public health emergency management, or a related field
• Experience with national authorities and or in handling health emergencies will be an asset
• Relevant experience in WHO and/or UN agencies, non-governmental or humanitarian organisations
• 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
• Organisational skills with the ability to multitask and produce results under pressure
• Expert knowledge of Portuguese and intermediate English

To apply and for more information, click here.

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