Public Health Specialist
5 days ago
The World Health Organization is seeking a highly skilled Public Health Specialist to join its team in leading health emergency response efforts. As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for detecting and responding to public health emergencies, ensuring timely and effective action to protect populations worldwide.
Salary and BenefitsThis position comes with an attractive salary package, including an estimated annual base salary of $92,731, plus variable post adjustments based on duty station location. Additionally, you will enjoy benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Lead early detection of acute public health events using WHO's Epidemic Intelligence Open Sources platform (EIOS), including event-based surveillance, verification, risk assessment, monitoring, and information-sharing.
- Support capacity building and training for colleagues within WHO and key partners, focusing on strengthening detection, data analysis, data interpretation, and risk assessment capacity.
- Analyze and interpret epidemiological and surveillance data, contributing to improved Event Management System (EMS2) development and implementation.
- Collaborate and coordinate activities with staff at all levels in the Public Health Intelligence Team and Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Department to foster Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools for detecting and assessing public health emergencies.
- Provide technical guidance to further develop event Information System (EIS) and other public health intelligence platforms.
- Encourage innovative approaches and methods to systematically detect and assess events of potential significance to international public health, emphasizing building partnerships networks.
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Doctor of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or MBBS degree, along with a Post-graduate degree in Epidemiology or MPH that majors in Epidemiology.
- Possess at least 7 years' experience in outbreak-prone infectious disease analysis and response, with considerable experience in managing outbreak-prone infectious diseases in developing countries.
- Have expert knowledge of English, as well as proven organizational and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to write technical documents clearly and concisely.
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. With a focus on protecting and promoting health for all people, we work tirelessly to address global health challenges and promote sustainable development.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If you share our passion for public health and our mission to improve lives worldwide, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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