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Global Health Specialist
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World Health Organization Overview
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. WHO's main objective is to direct and coordinate international efforts to improve the health of peoples around the world.
Salary: The remuneration for this position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326, a variable post adjustment, and other benefits including 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members.
About the JobJob Description:
We are seeking a Global Health Specialist to join our team. As a Global Health Specialist, you will provide technical guidance in response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas. You will also coordinate with GPEI partners through IMST and ORPG for strengthening planning and implementation response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance in response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas
- Coordinate with GPEI partners through IMST and ORPG for strengthening planning and implementation response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelines
- Administer and facilitate three-, six-month and end of outbreak assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response and the likelihood of continuing transmission
- Plan, prioritize and coordinate allocation of vaccine supplies, funding, and human resources based on thorough understanding of risks and poliovirus situation and in close coordination with HQ, countries and partners
- Monitor data from the countries on risks for polio outbreaks, preventive measures and progress in outbreak response activities
- Identify constraints and work with the regional and country colleagues to develop a plan of action to overcome these constraints
- Develop SOPs, guidelines and other tools that provide evidence and advice on the best practices strategies for interrupting poliovirus transmission
- Identify training needs, evaluate and document outbreak response activities to ensure that all lessons learned are effectively incorporated into current best practices
- Coordinate with EPI and other stakeholders to develop approaches that can achieve polio eradication while contributing to strengthening routine immunization systems
- Track regional and country performance against GPEI 2022-2025 key performance indicators (KPIs), identify constraints and work with the concerned stakeholders in addressing the constraints
- Contribute to lessons learned, cases studies, and other regional documentation with Communications, as relevant
Requirements:
- University degree and Master's degree in public health, health policy, epidemiology, related science or health discipline
- At least seven years of relevant experience with international exposure in public health out of which at least 4 years in vaccine-preventable disease programs
- Good knowledge of public health, with broad practical knowledge of principals of monitoring and evaluation
- Strong ability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoring and epidemiologic data
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Benefits:
- Remuneration comprising an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 and a variable post adjustment
- Other benefits including 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members
