EBOLA OUTBREAK- SURGE CAPACITY- EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Posted on: Sat 22-11-2014

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/14/TA137

Title: EBOLA OUTBREAK- SURGE CAPACITY- EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Grade: P level

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract: Availability: Minimum 3-month assignment

Application Deadline: 30 December 2014

(38 day(s) until closing deadline)

Currently accepting applications

Duty Station: Multiple duty stations

Organization unit: AF Africa (AF) Liberia, Guinea. Sierra Leone (including at district level)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

On Friday 25th July 2014 the DG declared the emergency of International Concern upgrading it to Grade 3 in line with the Emergency Response Framework (ERF). This means there is a risk of Ebola spreading to other countries. Within this framework a team has been exclusively dedicated to the Ebola Emergency response, to assist at the sub-national, national and international levels.

The purpose of this programme is to strengthen surveillance and reporting during the Ebola outbreak response

Description of duties:

. Under the supervision of, and with guidance from, the WHO National Surveillance Coordinator:

. Support high quality data collection, management, analysis and reporting

Specific responsibilities may include:

. Ensure effective contact tracing is taking place;

. Ensure an effective alert monitoring and response system is in place;

. Ensure laboratory data is systematically captured and incorporated into the Ebola database in a timely and accurate manner;

. Conduct surveillance training and supervision as necessary;

. Support the development and implementation of analytical studies;

. Liaise with partners involved in surveillance activities.

Depending on needs, other tasks as defined by the National Surveillance Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University degree in epidemiology or post-graduate degree in public health with substantial training in epidemiology.

Skills:

Previous experience working in a multi-cultural team during a disaster, outbreak, or other emergency context, in low-resource settings

Strong epidemiology and surveillance experience

Competency in data management and analysis

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience working with multiple partners including MOH

Ability to function effectively in complex and rapidly changing emergency environment

Experience:

At least 2 years relevant experience including experience in information management for humanitarian emergencies.

Languages:

English or French

Additional Information:

THIS VACANCY NOTICE IS GENERIC AND OUTLINES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

THOSE FULFILLING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PLACED ON A ROSTER.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO ARE CLEARED FOR DEPLOYMENT AGAINST A SPECIFIC POSITION WILL BE CONTACTED.

PERSONS CONTRACTED AGAINST THIS NOTICE WILL COMPRISE A MOBILE WORKFORCE AND MAY BE DEPLOYED TO ANY LOCATION WITHIN THE ASSIGNED COUNTRY, BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY. THEY MAY ALSO BE REDEPLOYED TO ANOTHER LOCATION DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR ASSIGNMENT.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Currently accepting applications

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