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Technical Officer, Arbovirus Diseases

Washington D.C.

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
    • Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants of Health
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants of Heath Department (CDE) promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities directed toward the surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination of communicable diseases and zoonosis that are technically sound and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It strives to achieve a sustainable impact on health by providing normative guidance, furthering the implementation of evidence-based interventions, and fostering alliances that strengthen country capacity, improve the effectiveness of inter-country collaboration, and facilitate policy and decision-making processes through improved health information coverage, analysis and quality at all levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants of Heath Department (CDE), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Neglected, Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases (CDE/VT), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties\:

  1. Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of the Regional Strategy on the Prevention and Control of Arboviral Diseases;
  2. Provide Regional and country level support, as required, for development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of related national arbovirus prevention and control strategies and activities;
  3. Coordinate and support activities for the strengthening of national capacities on clinical diagnosis and management of patients with dengue and other arboviral diseases; support the implementation of the second edition of Dengue\: guidelines for patient care in the Region of the Americas and other clinical tools;
  4. Collaborate in the development and publication of the first edition of the “arboviral diseases guidelines for patient care in the region of the Americas”, and the subsequent process of implementation in the countries;
  5. Contribute to the strengthening of national dengue and other arboviral surveillance systems, regional databases and reporting of data in compliance with PAHO Resolutions;
  6. Provide technical guidance and support for resources development for the implementation of the Regional Integrated Management Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Arboviral diseases;
  7. Collaborate in the review, compilation and preparation of progress reports, situation analyses, evaluation tools and other strategic documents to support national and regional activities within the framework of PAHO Resolutions and agreements;
  8. Collaborate on the development and strengthening of the research agenda for key components of the Regional Integrated Management Strategy for the Prevention and Control of arboviral diseases;
  9. Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education\:

Essential\: A university degree in medicine or a health science from a recognized institution.

Desirable\: Specialization in communicable diseases, epidemiology, or related field, would be an asset.

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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http\://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https\://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience\:

Essential\: Seven years of combined national and international experience working in epidemiology, disease prevention and control programs and/or the administration of health services related to communicable diseases.

Desirable\: Experience working in dengue control and prevention in the Americas would be an asset.

SKILLS\:

PAHO Competencies\:
  • Overall attitude at work - Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
  • Teamwork - Creates team spirit; promotes collaboration and open communication in the team; proactively supports others; welcomes team responsibilities and drives team results; promotes knowledge sharing in the team. Proactively identifies conflicts and facilitates their resolution in a respectful manner; tactfully resolves conflicts between or with others and takes action to reduce any possible tension; effectively builds a rapport with individuals and teams, establishing good personal and professional relationships, as well as minimizing risk of potential conflict.
  • Communication - Foresees communication needs of audience and targets message accordingly. Facilitates open communication; encourages others to share their views openly and takes time to understand and consider their views. Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.
  • Knowing and Managing Yourself - Remains objective and focused even in a “changing and moving” environment; continues to display positive behavior when facing some constraints; keeps challenges in perspective. Effectively controls own emotions, avoiding displaying them inappropriately; continues to show positive attitude when producing individual results, as well as supporting team’s work; continues to be collaborative with others, even in stressful and challenging circumstances. Sees feedback as a key element in personal and professional development; displays a high level of self-awareness in response to positive and negative feedback, accepts negative feedback positively, moving forward quickly and constructively. Seeks all relevant information for decision making from a wide range of sources; quickly learns new competencies and skills that expand role capability; shows rapid understanding of new and/or complex information relevant to job.
  • Producing Results - Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team’s problems effectively as needed. Challenges self and team to deliver high quality results, in line with Organizational goals. Welcomes challenges to produce new results. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Consults counterparts as required and takes responsibility for work of own team. Demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team’s benefit.
Technical Expertise\:
  • Technical expertise in the clinical management of arboviral diseases and in the development of guidelines for patient care.
  • Technical expertise in the epidemiology and surveillance of communicable diseases; knowledge of international technical cooperation, including negotiation and management of international technical cooperation projects.
  • Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills; demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendations on key technical issues.
  • Ability to integrate managerial and technical inputs into recommendations for decision-making processes; ability to manage multiple issues and tasks in a complex organizational environment.
  • Excellent database management and reporting skills; ability to collect, analyze and interpret information.
  • Knowledge and skills in providing technical support for the development of public health programs, plans and projects.
  • Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of epidemiological situation reports, funding proposals, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.
Languages\:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills\:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as SPSS, Epi-lnfo, Tableau, and Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION
Monthly Salary\: (Net of taxes)
US$5,019.42 (Salary non-negotiable)

Post Adjustment\:

US$2,389.24 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

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.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit\: http\://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
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