IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
The incumbent will manage WHO’s access to, and analysis of, country-specific data. He/she will collaborate with relevant authorities to enhance the analysis and provision of data-driven evidence to facilitate public-health policy advice and decision making.
The incumbent will enhance national capacity in overall disease prevention and control by collaborating on the development and implementation of national, public health programmes and strategies on surveillance and response which may include emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This may also serve to strengthen early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of national or international concern.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform all, or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.
Education
Essential: University degree in epidemiology, public health, medical or other studies in a field directly related to the position. Post-graduate training in epidemiology (EPIET) or similar programme
Experience
Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in epidemiology including developing and/or implementing programmes, policies, and guidelines as well as monitoring and evaluation of diseases and public health issues), at the national level.
Desirable: ● Experience in public-health responses in complex emergency and humanitarian crisis situations. ● Relevant experience in a developing country context is desirable. ● Experience in WHO or within the UN system with an understanding of its mandate, goals, and
procedures.
Skills
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Local Language of Djibouti.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of other WHO Language.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at DJF 7,483,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion