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Job Title -
Epidemiologist/Health Information Management (1703888)
Epidemiologist/Health Information Management - (1703888)
Grade: P4
Contractual
Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration:
12 Months
Primary Location:
Nigeria-Maiduguri
Schedule:
Full-time
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The
Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency
risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the
international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective
relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties
may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
1. Lead the development, consolidation and maintenance of a
country-specific repository of information (at the highest geographic
resolution possible) on core public health indicators (e.g. crude and
under-five mortality rates, prevalence of malnutrition, vaccination coverage);
updated population estimates (resident, displaced, refugees), standards
indicators and values used by partners for monitoring needs and response;
vulnerability mapping; nutrition, mortality and vaccination coverage survey
reports; health needs assessment reports.
2. Design, in cooperation with technical partners,
surveillance guidelines, protocols, surveys and monitoring/surveillance systems
for detection, verification and response to public health incidents at the
national level; ensuring efficiency of data collection, correlation, analysis, interpretation,
timely reporting and coordinate the work of a network of sub-regional monitors,
as well as provide technical guidance to the Epidemiologists assigned, as
required.
3. Conduct real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data,
with other team members, for epidemic forecasting and detection, guide team
members on data quality improvement, use of data for monitoring of trends,
ALERT and ACTION thresholds (triggers), as well as methodologies for performing
Data Quality Audit (DQA).
4. Oversee data entry, data validation, analysis and
reporting of assessments and surveys. Synergize data received from multiple
sources including Health Information Systems, death registries, vertical
reporting programmes, community Based Surveillance and IDSR.
5. Coordinate the establishment and functionality of Rapid
Response Teams (RRTs), Early Warning Systems (including event based and
indicator based surveillance) for epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases for
early detection and response to public health events, as well as, Public Health
Management Committee (PHEMC) for potential hazards like Infectious diseases,
Zoonotic events, Food safety events and chemical events as per the national
guidance and standards.
6. Contribute to the preparation of other WHO and Health Cluster
communication products (situation reports, health cluster bulletins, donors
alerts, and other ad-hoc reports)).
7. Represent WHO in coordination meeting with partners
involved in epidemiology & monitoring.
8. Develop appropriate training plans for building the core
surveillance, alert and response national capacities in accordance with the
requirement for IHR 2005. Oversee the capacity building of Health Management
Teams and Health facility staff.
9. Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as
required by the functional supervisor.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: An
advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Epidemiology,
Statistics, Database Management or Public Health from an accredited/recognized
institute.
Desirable: First
university degree in health related field. Specialized training in Communicable
Diseases.
Experience
Essential: At least seven years related experience, at the
national and international levels, in quantitative epidemiology and the
implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and
response in humanitarian settings. Previous experience in implementation of
Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR).
Desirable: Prior humanitarian working experience at field
level with WHO/UN, Health Cluster Partners, recognized Humanitarian
Organization or with an international Non-Governmental Organization with
expertise in disaster and outbreak response.
Skills
* Sound knowledge and skills in database management and
statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and
implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems design or use, and public
health information management.* Proven ability to multi-task across various
planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment *
Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health
aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and
response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard approach in
the context of the International Health Regulations and the use of event based
and indicator based surveillance, as well as descriptive epidemiology and
principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response.
WHO Competencies
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Teamwork
Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert
knowledge of English or Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable:
Intermediate knowledge of Spanish.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
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 70,647 (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 1489 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
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.
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http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit
smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the
following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an
international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any
activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and
underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2017,
11:59:00 PM
