Public Health Officer

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About the Organization

World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency for Health. It is an inter-governmental organization and works in collaboration with its member states usually through the Ministries of Health. The World Health Organization 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Communicable Disease (CDS) department and under direct supervision of the Medical Officer (Epidemiologist) of the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CSR) unit in WHO SEARO, the Public Health Officer will perform the following duties on site, or after agreement with the CSR team, remotely:

Summarise a report on the evaluation of communicable disease surveillance systems and support the current evaluation of communicable disease surveillance systems in the remaining MS

• Support the review of the report, validation of information and integration of comments
• Closely coordinate with WHO’s CSR team and partners to summarise the report
• Ensure alignment and update of all references within the Endnote® library
• Prepare concise briefs and presentations for each country/disease area
• Prepare an executive summary
• Prepare action points for follow-up and recommendations for the way forward
• Review other frameworks in the area
• Based on the findings of the review and report, draft a structure for a potential regional framework for communicable disease surveillance in SEAR
• Actively participate in the ongoing unit’s work with contractors to evaluate surveillance systems in the remaining 5 SEAR MS
• Performs any other duties, assigned from time to time

Support communication, advocacy and partnership building including resource mobilization

• Develop a creative and strategic communication plan and ensure the timely implementation of the plan
• Develop Information and Communication materials and produce visibility materials which may include brochures, press release, calendars, banners, posters, factsheets, photos reportage, video documentary, audio-videos contents, case studies, best practices etc. for showcasing CSR and/or CDS’ work to WCO colleagues, donors, partners, and other stakeholders
• Plan, develop and implement social media and reporting activities, ensuring that they are suitable for external audiences
• Ensure the visibility of the unit through success stories with beneficiaries to post online, share with the media and submit to WCO and HQ for wider dissemination across WHO platforms
• Support the update of the department’s and unit’s website
• Support in the preparation and organization of speaking engagements, which involves creating background materials, drafting talking points, speeches, and presentations
• Draft, review and contribute to briefing notes, donor propositions, concept notes and reports and all other tasks linked to partnerships
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts through packaging and disseminating key contributions of CSR with outstanding results that foster the realization of WHO’s mandate

During the assignment, the National UN Volunteer will be able to:

• Gain insight and experience from working in a specialized UN Organization, including its mandate and organizational culture;
• Learn about the global, regional, and country-level work of an institution engaged in efforts to build the resilience and preventative capacities of people;
• Learn about the WHO system and offices in Member States and gain experience in inter-agency coordination across different sectors of WHO’s mandate;
• Gain substantial experience in supporting senior officials within international organizations, with a special focus on high-level stakeholder engagement, a crucial aspect of diplomacy and international relations;
• Develop interpersonal skills in interacting with partners from various regions, languages, religions, and cultures.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience in public health, epidemiology or communicable disease surveillance at national and/or international level
• Experience in external communication activities and social media, particularly experience with science communication is an asset
• Experience working in the UN, WHO or other international development organizations in the region is an asset
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of communicable disease surveillance, prevention, and control.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management, including literature databases (i.e. Endnote); and office technology equipment;
• Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Master degree or equivalent in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases

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