Posted on: Fri 02-06-2023

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Preparedness & IHR (CPI) Officer

Ref No: 2304854

Location: Abuja

Schedule: Full-time

Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria

Grade: NO-C

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term Appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 Months

Objectives of the Programme

• The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (EPR) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action,to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
• Within EPR, Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR(CPI) unit is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of countries' preparedness for health and humanitarian emergencies, the planning and country capacity building for critical capacities and the Secretariat of the International Health Regulations (2005).
• CPI has an all-hazards approach and involves all three levels of the Organization. CPI prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low capacity countries.

Description of Duties

Under the supervision and guidance of the WHE Team Lead, the incumbent will help the country office to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

The specific duties are to:

• Support the implementation of WHO activities in the area of Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR including providing support to the Ministry of Health and other sectors in activities which include: developing/updating national emergency preparedness and response plans; creating and updating the Country Office's contingency and business continuity plans as well as assisting MoH in creating and updating their national contingency plans; provision of assistance in risk assessments, and critical core capacities for all-hazard health emergencies; supporting the monitoring, evaluation and objective assessment of country core capacities, ensuring the implementation of the International Health Regulations.
• Under close technical guidance and supervision of the respective WHE unit, provide technical assistance at country level on priority issues such as: emergency preparedness, surveillance and response; strengthening health systems, operational readiness and essential public health functions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist and contribute to promoting partnerships in the country with relevant health stakeholders, to ensure the successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capacities in line with IHR (2005) requirements, as well as the identification of financing for WHE country plans.
• Link with institutions, associations and non-governmental agencies and scientific bodies, for exchange of information, coordination of activities and implementation of sector wide approaches.
• Assist in preparations of missions to the country and support consultants in country.
• Assist the Head of WHO Country Office in all managerial, administrative and liaison activities with the Regional Office and support the effective implementation of all WHO activities in the country as elaborated in the BCA, CCS or other WHO action plans.
• Perform other related responsibilities, including replacing and/or backstopping.
• Support other WHEn programme areas, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Essential: University Degree in Medicine, a Health-related field or Public Health-related discipline
• Desirable: Master or postgraduate training in Public Health or other relevant areas. Specialized training in emergency/disaster preparedness and response

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of five years national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing programmes/projects in the area of 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:

• 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.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.
• Knowledge of the UN and humanitarian systems for emergency response and Preparedness.
• Technical expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems.
• 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
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 28,030,973 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Application Closing Date

7th June, 2023 (10:59:00 PM).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

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