Job Posting

: Sep 25, 2019, 10:43:09 PM

Closing Date

: Oct 17, 2019, 8:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/IHM Infectious Hazard Management

Schedule

: Full-time  

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, 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. The Department of Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards. The Unit of High Threat Pathogens (PAT) develops strategies, guidance, global mechanisms and interventions to address high threat pathogens responsible for epidemics or pandemics thereby reducing their impact on affected populations and limiting their international spread. This group deals with known high threat pathogens such as influenza, Ebola and other viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), Zika, Chikungunya, cholera, yellow fever, coronaviruses like the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), meningitis and plague.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:

1. Advise on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities related to the use of OCV in all settings (humanitarian crisis, cholera outbreaks and endemic settings).

2. Work closely with relevant departments and partners to develop protocols and standard documentation for use of OCV as defined in the M&E research agenda. Organize and follow up M&E activities associated to OCV deployments.

3. Develop and maintain a database with selected M&E indicators for each OCV deployment; prepare analytical reports from studies for publication of results.

4. Support field activities related to the deployment of OCVs in areas highly endemic for cholera (“cholera hotspots”), during outbreaks and in humanitarian emergencies. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Health Ministries, UN bodies ; donor agencies and implementing agencies to develop cholera prevention and control preparedness plans.

5. Provide support to GFTCC and its working groups, coordinate with institutions and experts for the development of technical guidance as part of the working groups activities; prepare technical reports, discussion papers for the meetings and contribute to the development of technical guidance for cholera control.

6. Identify critical needs for WHO recommendations and technical guidance in all domains of cholera control.

7. Coordinate the design of research tools and response protocols for Cholera outbreak, investigations and response, and develop work plan on cholera monitoring and evaluation activities related to the Oral Cholera Vaccine stockpile.

8. Provide expertise and advice to Member States to critically assess their needs for surveillance and reporting and recommending appropriate action in the related field.

9. Welcome opportunities to support multi-disciplinary, cross cutting approaches to work and is required to facilitate participation in such approaches.

10. Perform other related duties including replacing and backstopping duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
Desirable: Advanced university degree and/or post graduate studies/training in the field of veterinary sciences.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology, including public health field experience in cholera control related activities. International public health experience in developing countries. Proven experience in writing technical documents.
Desirable: Experience of working with WHO, familiar with its goals and strategies in the field of cholera control. Experience in the coordination of multiple technical partners/agencies.

Skills

- Good understanding of the epidemiology of cholera.

- Good knowledge of the principal stakeholders as well as a good understanding of the UN system.

- Good capacity for organizing, summarizing and presenting information to differences audiences is essential.

- Good writing skills are essential.

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by interpersonal and presentation skills.

- Tact, discretion and diplomacy.

WHO Competencies

1. Fostering integration and teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communicating in a credible and effective way
4. Setting an example
5. Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.

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 72,637 (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 3892 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

• 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 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: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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