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National Professional Officer (Emergency Prep & Operations)

Tripoli

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Tripoli
  • Grade: Junior level - NO-B, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Environment
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Poverty Reduction
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • EM_LIY WHO Representative%27s Office, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme is to help countries, and to coordinate national and international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Provide technical advice at country level on priority issues such as: emergency preparedness, surveillance and response; strengthening health systems, operational readiness and essential public health functions.

2. Ensure that humanitarian health assistance is in line with international standards and local priorities.

3. Liaise with the health partners to ensure that all activities are performed in line with existing strategies and plans and carry out ongoing monitoring and reporting on these activities.

4. Contribute effectively to the implementation of interventions and activities for prevention and control of disease outbreaks during and after emergency situations

5. Conduct regular assessment of health needs for affected population and recommend required strategies.

6. Collect and analyze data and information required for any WHE-related documents to be presented to WHO Governing bodies, for the work and deliberation of an IHR Emergency Committee or an IHR Review Committee or a technical consultation, when convened.

7. Act as focal point for emergency preparedness and response and collaborate actively with, the WHE/Incident Management team in the country and in the Regional Office in case of a graded emergency.

8.Work closely with MOH and other health stakeholders to ensure that updated information onaffected population figures and their health status is readily available.

9. Arrange and compile materials for trainings and other capacity building activities for health personnel in the Mobile clinics and in health facilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine, Public Health or related field
Desirable: Sound understanding of emergency response.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 year of experience required in health sector coordination with emphasis on emergency response. Demonstrated knowledge of health sector activities in the context of emergency response relief.
Desirable: Experience in international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset

Skills

• Good Knowledge of health sector activities in developing countries and/or in the context ofemergency response relief, or preparedness for epidemic-prone diseases.

• Good Knowledge of rapid response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health.

• Good skills in the assessment, surveillance and monitoring in the context of emergency situations, Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Tact, discretion and ability to promote consensus.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at LYD 44,994 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.
  • 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/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
This vacancy is now closed.
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