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World Health Organization (WHO) recruitment for a Public Health Officer
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Public Health Officer
Ref No: 1703192
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Grade: NO-C
Schedule: Full-time
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration: 6 Months
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
The incumbent will perform some or all of the following duties:
Assess threats to human life and health, damage to health infrastructure for primary and secondary care, the state of health referral and support systems, including cold chain, laboratory, essential drugs and health information systems, and the vital needs of the affected populations.
Facilitate the implementation of effective, evidence-based policies, public health programmes and interventions through all life cycles, this might include maternal and new born health, health promotion and education, NCDs, the elderly, social determinant of health, violence and injury prevention including road safety, gender and health equity and other related areas.
Secure information from a broad range of health sectors, analysing such and consolidating health data in trends and trends assessment, with particular attention to surveillance, monitoring and early warning.
Collaborate with national authorities and health partners to coordinate and implement public health response activities as part of the health cluster’s strategic response; analyse existing coordination mechanisms, designing and recommending improvements.
Provide analysis of the public health risks, needs and capacities and advise on priority interventions for WHO and partners; challenges and operational course correctors, as applicable.
Monitor progress towards achievement of universal health coverage; analyse social determinants of health and their impact on the incident management system, including identifying inequities, gaps in the delivery of health services or emergency interventions, recommending appropriate actions and innovative approaches to improve the situation.
Educational Qualifications
Essential:
A University Degree in Public Health and/or health-related fields from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Public Health. Post graduate studies or specialized training in emergency response or disaster management in the context of public health.
Diploma in tropical medicine or diploma in disaster management
Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN18,590,296 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply here
https://tl-ex.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1703192&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00