Medical Officer - WHE

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To develop national and sub-national capacity in epidemiology, diseases surveillance and control and epidemic preparedness plan and response of Public Health Emergency of International Concern to meet the core competencies of International Health Regulation 2005.To provide guidance to the member state and partners on the matters related with emergency risk management and IHR capacities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of Health Policy Advisor(UHC), the incumbent shall perform the following functions:

Provide technical leadership and support in strengthening Member States' capacities including preparedness for managing health security, information management and risk assessments, infectious hazard management and emergencies in the country.

Provide technical leadership and support in implementing, monitoring and evaluation of IHR (2005) core capacities.

Strengthen disaster risk management for health including disaster preparedness and response.

Provide guidance on the development and implementation of national action plans.

Provide support in the management of infectious hazards, enhanced surveillance and response for the control of influenza including pandemic preparedness.

Provide technical support in the planning and implementation of field epidemiology training, analyze, and interpret epidemiological information and in monitoring epidemiological services.

Contribute and participate in regional/global event-based surveillance analysis and joint risk assessment including timely information sharing.

Improve the WHO's readiness by providing country office with guidance on technical oversight and standards on organizational readiness activities, in coordination with the regional office.

Manage outbreaks and emergencies through the principles of an Incident Management System (IMS) and ensure application of established technical guidance and standards of IMS functions.

Foster strong country-level emergency-related partnerships: build and coordinate partner networks and coordinate response partners during graded and protracted events.

Lead workplan development, financial and human resources (HR) planning processes, and oversee country workplans and financial and HR management and implementation within his/her authorities.

Drive and guide resource mobilization activities, working closely with RED and WHO resource mobilization teams.

Provide technical support to strengthening national food safety system and other cross-cutting issues, as required.

Perform other related duties, as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree at Master level or Doctoral degree in medicine, epidemiology, or other public health related field with postgraduate training in public health/epidemiology or equivalent.
Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology, communicable diseases, health, outbreak and/or emergency management.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country and/or at regional level), with some of it obtained in an international work environment. Experience required in strengthening country capacities and response to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters or complex emergencies. Experience in multi-sectoral partnerships for health policy and strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery especially in a developing country setting.
Desirable: Experience in or knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and/or experience with United Nations funds and programmes. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of the rapid response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health, complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations, to lead and direct multidisciplinary and multinational staff. Excellent skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of emergency situations, with the ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies and advocate their implementation.Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques in international emergency. Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks. Strong operational competencies in managing and coordinating humanitarian programme cycle, including efficient human and financial resource management. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3215 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

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• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

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