Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Control

1 week ago

Pretoria, South Africa World Health Organization Full time

**Grade**: P3

**Contractual Arrangement**: Fixed-term appointment

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 24 months

**Job Posting**: Dec 5, 2024, 1:25:45 AM

**Closing Date**: Dec 26, 2024, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location**: South Africa-Pretoria

**Organization**: AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response

**Schedule**: Full-time

**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**: The mission of WHO's Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Programmeis 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. Within EPR, the Emergency Preparedness Unit,specifically the Infectious Hazard preparedness team supports countries and coordinates international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. In order to contribute to the reductionof communicable and non-communicable disease morbidity and mortality in the WHOAfrican region, the Infectious Hazard Preparedness team (IHP), within the Emergency Preparedness pillar (EMP) supports Member States in scaling up the implementation and monitoring of the integrated surveillance and response strategy and International Health Regulations, developing and maintaining the capacity to detect, confirm, and respond to epidemic and pandemic prone diseases as well as other public health emergencies, including influenza.
**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**: Under the technical guidance of the Technical Officer (Infectious Hazard Preparedness/Avian Influenza) and the overall supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Programme Manager and the Regional Emergencies Director, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: Coordinate implementation of the activities under Outputs 1, 2 and 6 of the PIP High Level Implementation Plan II (HLIP II) of regional and country PIP PC workplans;Providetechnical guidance and support to countries on respiratory disease surveillance, such as influenza, SARS CoV-2, RSV, including training activities, where appropriate:Support the updating of country Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan and provide guidanceto countries in updating and monitoring their pandemic influenza preparednessand response plan;Strengthen the regional capacity for detection of respiratory disease outbreaks, includingthose due to a novel virus using epidemiological surveillance methodologies;Coordinate the development of best practices on influenza epidemiological surveillance andresponse in the African Region and ensure all relevant materials pertaining toinfluenza preparedness and response (reports, plans, SOPs and other informationproducts) are available for Member States:Any other dutiesthat may be assigned by the supervisor(s)
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:** Essential**: First university degree in medicine or related field such as epidemiology or infectious diseases.
**Desirable**: Master degreein public health or training/experiencein infectious disease control, epidemiology or emergency/disaster Management.
**Experience**:** Essential**: At least 5 years of experience in surveillance, preparedness and response of infectious diseases and the implementation of public health projects, building capacities at international level. Experience in the management of complex projects with partners.
**Desirable**: Experience working in WHO or the UN system. Experience working in in Low and Middle Income settings (LMI).
**Skills**: Ability to work with national Ministries of health on planning, implementing and monitoring of surveillance programmes;Good knowledge and technical expertise in Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response and with an emphasis on influenza and other respiratory pathogens;Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by good interpersonal and presentation skills.Effective writing skills and ability to draft, evaluateand edit technical reports and publications.
**WHO Competencies**: Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
**Use of Language Skills**:** Essential**: Expert knowledge of English.
**Desirable**: Intermediate knowledge of French.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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