OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To contribute to the alleviation of the burden of communicable diseases, natural and man-made disasters on the people and communities in the country  for improvement of quality of life.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision and guidance of the WHE Team Lead, the incumbent provides technical support and facilitates the implementation of country activities in the area of country health emergency preparedness & IHR. The specific duties are to:

1. Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, norms, standards and tools as well as planning, monitoring and evaluation related to disease and vaccine preventable surveillance and response systems; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases; disaster preparedness and response programme areas in the country;
2. Assists with the development of strategic comprehensive multi-year plans (cMYPs), as well as annual operational workplans, and supports the ongoing monitoring of these plans;
3. Coordinate development and implementation of a strategy, plan of action and implementation support to strengthen key programme monitoring and evaluation (integrated for IDSR, NCDs and immunization, RMNCAH programmes as a minimum) within the on-going sector wide M&E Framework.
4. Coordinate the Country Office support to the Ministry of Health in programme areas under the incumbent's supervision in order to ensure sound technical support for planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Build strong partnerships for the implementation of harmonized collaborative support of all stakeholders' programme areas.
6. Organize advocacy and promotion of country level activities for disease surveillance and response; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases and disaster preparedness and response in the country;
7. Promote and support research activities on disease surveillance and response; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases and disaster preparedness and response in the country
8. Contribute as a member of the country office management team to the strategic thinking, planning, monitoring and evaluation of country objectives.
9. Act as first-line emergency responder in case of a country emergency in line with the ERF II and support the Incident Management team in the country in case of a graded emergency.
10. Support UN emergency teams, where relevant and in close collaboration with the Regional Office, support the provision of 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.
11. Advise the WHO country office on issues related to disease surveillance and response; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases and disaster preparedness and response in the country;
12. Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Disaster Preparedness and Response
13. Undertake other duties as requested by the WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in medicine, medicine, a health-related field or public health-related discipline.
Desirable: postgraduate training in Public Health or other relevant areas. Specialized training in emergency/disaster preparedness and response

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years' experience in planning, developing and implementing public health programmes/projects especially in health security, including emergency preparedness.
Desirable:Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) initiatives

Skills

1. Knowledge of International Health Regulations (2005), the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control.
2. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.
3. Knowledge of the UN and humanitarian systems for emergency response and Preparedness.
4. Technical expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems.
5. Proficiency in key computer applications. Computer abilities such as word processing, spread-sheets and analytical applications

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication 
• Producing result
• Promoting WHO's position in health leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of Local Language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at 145,847schillings (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.

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• 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.