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Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Control (PIP)

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World Health Organization

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Pretoria
  • 7d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in medicine or related fields, 5 years of experience in infectious disease control, skills in surveillance programs, and expert English proficiency.
  • You will coordinate activities related to respiratory disease surveillance, provide technical support to countries, update preparedness plans, and develop best practices for outbreak detection.

Requirements

  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education
  • Essential: First university degree in medicine or related field such as epidemiology or infectious diseases.
  • Desirable: Master degree in public health or training/experience in infectious disease control, epidemiology or emergency/disaster Management.
  • Experience
  • Essential: At least 5 years of experience in surveillance, preparedness and response of infectious diseases and the implementation of public health projects, building capacities at international level. Experience in the management of complex projects with partners.
  • Desirable: Experience working in WHO or the UN system. Experience working in Low and Middle Income settings (LMI).
  • Skills
  • Ability to work with national Ministries of health on planning, implementing and monitoring of surveillance programmes; Good knowledge and technical expertise in Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response and with an emphasis on influenza and other respiratory pathogens; Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by good interpersonal and presentation skills. Effective writing skills and ability to draft, evaluate and edit technical reports and publications.
  • WHO Competencies
  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
  • Use of Language Skills
  • Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
  • Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate implementation of the activities under Outputs 1, 2 and 6 of the PIP High Level Implementation Plan II (HLIP II) of regional and country PIP PC workplans;
  • Provide technical guidance and support to countries on respiratory disease surveillance, such as influenza, SARS CoV-2, RSV, including training activities, where appropriate;
  • Support the updating of country Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan and provide guidance to countries in updating and monitoring their pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan;
  • Strengthen the regional capacity for detection of respiratory disease outbreaks, including those due to a novel virus using epidemiological surveillance methodologies;
  • Coordinate the development of best practices on influenza epidemiological surveillance and response in the African Region and ensure all relevant materials pertaining to influenza preparedness and response (reports, plans, SOPs and other information products) are available for Member States;
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor(s)

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Control (PIP).

What level is this position classified as?

This position is classified as Grade P3.

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The contract duration is 24 months.

Where is the primary location for this job?

The primary location for this job is Pretoria, South Africa.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is December 26, 2024, at 4:59 PM.

What are the main objectives of the program?

The main objectives of the program are to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and to lead and coordinate international health responses to outbreaks and public health emergencies.

What essential qualifications are required for this position?

A first university degree in medicine or a related field such as epidemiology or infectious diseases is required.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

At least 5 years of experience in surveillance, preparedness, and response to infectious diseases are required.

Is experience working with WHO or the UN system desirable?

Yes, experience working with WHO or the UN system is considered desirable.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

Expert knowledge of English is essential, and intermediate knowledge of French is desirable.

What is the base salary for this position?

The starting annual base salary for this position is USD 64,121.

Are benefits included in the compensation package?

Yes, the compensation package includes benefits such as annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and actively encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States.

Will candidates be required to provide educational documents if selected for an interview?

Yes, candidates will be required to provide scanned copies of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) in advance of the interview.

Do staff members need to be vaccinated for certain diseases?

Yes, WHO's contracts are conditional on staff confirming vaccination as required by WHO before undertaking an assignment.

Is smoking or tobacco use tolerated within the organization?

No, WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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