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Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Officer United Nations at WHO July 2024
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The
World Health Emergency Programme (WHE) at country level will provide
support to the Ministry of Health Community Development Gender, Elderly
and Children (MOHCDGEC) in Infectious Hazard Management activities aimed
at prevention and control of high threat diseases, pandemics and
epidemics through the implementation of evidence based strategies.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The
objectives of WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response is to support
member states develop and sustain the capacity and a robust system to
detect, analyze, report and promptly respond to disease outbreaks and
other events of potential public health impact. It also aims at building
capacity of member states to identify major hazards and take necessary
measure to mitigate and reduce possible impacts during emergencies. The
incumbent will be assigned the following duties;1. Support the
development, implementation and evaluation of the national strategies
and workplans pertaining to the prevention and control of high threat
diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential or infectious risks and
the implementation of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious
hazards, interventions in high-risks groups and recommend measures for
special attention, ensuring compliance with organization-wide IHM
strategies.2. In close collaboration with MOHCDGEC, monitor the early
prevention, detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any
risks of outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the
occurrence of outbreaks.3. Adapt IHM global policies, concepts, tools
and strategies and manage their implementation, for the prevention and,
where feasible, elimination of diseases/epidemic risks. Work with
partners, to improve approaches and methods of controlling epidemics in
different epidemiological situations.4. Conduct the periodic reporting
of infectious hazards activities, support the information systems and
the monitoring facilitating integration with the national health
information systems, as required. 5. Contribute to the surveillance and
risk analysis of infectious diseases; participate in the rapid response
teams responsible for the rapid investigation of alerts, field risk
assessments and early detection and response. 6. Make recommendations
and give guidance on relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected
as well as non-affected areas in order to prevent and/or control cause
of excess morbidity and mortality.7. In close collaboration with other
technical teams, provide technical assistance on enhanced surveillance,
infection control (including personal protection), prepositioning of
drugs and medical supplies, vector control etc.8. Support strengthening
of the laboratory services in identification and characterization of
disease pathogens, as well as monitoring of drug resistance.9. Represent
the Country Office at official meetings as needed.10. Perform any other
related duties, as required by Head of WHO Country Office and WHE Lead
Tanzania.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: –> First University degree in a relevant public health field.
Desirable:
A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Disaster Preparedness
and Response, Environmental Health or other equivalent post graduate
qualification
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Experience
Essential:
Fiveyears of professional experience in planning, developing and
implementing the control and prevention of infectious diseases programme
including outbreak prevention and control, infectious hazard management
and/or dangerous pathogens.
Desirable: –> Relevant experience
with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate preparedness for and
response to health emergencies.
Skills
1. 1. In-depth
understanding of International Health Regulation (IHR 2005)
implementation, Integrated Disease surveillance and Response (IDSR), and
public health policy and strategies in the country and to some extent
in the African Region.2. Sound technical expertise and experience in the
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of vector control
programs.3. Good knowledge of the global/regional strategies for
Infectious Hazard Management.4. Experience in Infectious Hazard
Management research and training.5. Experience in supporting capacity
development activities.6. Substantial project management and
coordination experience and excellent management capacity.7. Ability to
work in a network and in a multisectoral environment. Effective oral and
written communication skills9.Excellent interpersonal communication
skills 10.Experience or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and
goals11.Experience of working for UN organizations/agencies,
international institutions or NGO12 Excellent computer skills10
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration
comprises an annual base salary starting at TZS 159,842,000 (subject to
mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as
applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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.
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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.
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WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical
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WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA),
sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e.,
discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the
WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful
workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA,
sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that
individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or
other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO
will conduct a background verification of final candidates. - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only
applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is
located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this
country will not be considered.
Job Posting: Jul 3, 2024, 3:34:50 PM
Closing Date: Jul 18, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
