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We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. We do this by: providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; set...
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision and guidance of the Technical Officer-Health Expertise/Operations, the incumbent provides technical support to WHO health programmes in response to outbreaks and health emergencies. The specific duties are to: Support national capacity strengthening to enhance health emergency response and coordination at all levels Promote and monitor the application of standards and best practices in line with WHO guidelines during health emergencies Liase, collaborate and maintain regular working relationships with concerned technical units/departments in the FMOH, donor agencies and other stakeholders (UN and non-UN) with a view to facilitating the implementation of health emergency preparedness and response Support health sector coordination at all levels and forge partnerships to promote health intervention to affected population Provide technical support to national and state authorities in the development of Response Plans and implementation of activities related to health emergencies Support data collection and documentation, including technical and administrative reports of health emergencies at all levels and ensure regular dissemination to all partners and stakeholders Provide technical support to government and communities for assessment, surveillance, monitoring, prevention and control of communicable diseases in humanitarian emergencies. Support mobilization of resources for implementation of humanitarian response plans. Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisors.Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Skills
Demonstrated innovative, analytical and problem- solving skills; coordination, monitoring and evaluation skills; ability to lead policy level dialogue, advocacy and partnerships on health emergency preparedness and response
Closing Date: Jun 10, 2023,
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