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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 is to help countries, andto coordinate international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidlyrespond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision and guidance of the Technical Officer-IHM, the incumbent supports the prevention and control of diseases with a high threat of pandemic and epidemic potential through coordination of prediction, outbreakinvestigation, characterization of infectious diseases and/or risks, and implementation of evidence-based strategies to manage outbreaks and risks. He/sheworks with MOH, other sectors and partners. He/she facilities the adaptation ofthe guidelines to meet specific requirements for any potential disease outbreakprevention and control activities. More specifically, the incumbent will: Advise on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national strategies and plans for the prevention and control of diseases with a high risk of pandemic and epidemic potential and ensuring compliance with WHO guideline and standards. Monitor and support early detection, verification evaluation and investigation of outbreaks, risks and providing prevention, and control efforts. Adapt infections risk management policies, concepts, tools and global strategies and manage their implementation at the country level for the prevention and control of epidemic prone diseases. Work with partners, improve epidemic control approaches and methods in different epidemiological situations. Develop periodic reports on infectious risk activities, support information systems and facilitate integration with national health information systems, as appropriate. Contribute to surveillance and risk analysis related to infectious diseases; Participate in the activities of rapid response teams responsible for rapid investigation of alerts, risk assessments in the field and detection and early response. Ensure risk communication messages are technically correct and sociocultural appropriate to engage and empower stakeholders in the prevention, mitigation and control of infectious risks. Formulate recommendations and provide guidance on relevant courses of action in affected and unaffected areas to prevent and/or control the cause of excess morbidity and mortality. Provide technical assistance on immunization, enhanced surveillance, infection prevention and control (including personal protection, improved sanitation and hygiene, increased provision of water and/or nutrients, pre-positioning medicines and medical supplies, vector control, etc. in close collaboration with other technical teams. 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 as applicable or as required. Document lessons learnt in the field. Promote multidisciplinary and cross- cutting approaches and activities to facilitate full participation within, outside of WHO and with key partners.Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Skills
Closing Date: Jun 8, 2023,
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