Epidemiologist

Grade : NO-C
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : One year (Subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the
position.)
Job Posting : Mar ‎23, ‎2023, ‎3:42:‎10 AM
Closing Date : Apr ‎9, ‎2023, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule : Full-time

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Position no. ‎439801

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme(WHE) (The Programme) is to
build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when
national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international
health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and
recovery to affected populations. The Health Emergency Information and Risk
Assessment Department (HIM) is responsible for identifying new public health
events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological
surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions,
and communicating public health information to technical partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties: Carryout all aspects of early
detection of acute public health events, including but not limited to event-
based surveillance; verification and risk assessment; monitoring; and
information-sharing on events that may constitute a public health emergency of
international concern, in line with the operational requirements of
IHR2005.Collaborate and coordinate activities with staff of Public Health
Intelligence team, the Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment (HIM)
Unit and the World Health Emergencies (WHE) Department, for the development of
communication products related but not limited to acute public health events
and emergencies. Support country office involvement and participation in IHR
‎2005 event detection, verification and risk assessment, and advise on acute
public health event management. Participate in capacity building activities to
promote the implementation of new approaches to systematically sustain
information sharing of acute public health events with the International
Health Regulations National Focal Points (IHR-NFPs).Support further
development and maintenance of the Event Information Site (EIS)Support the
implementation of new approaches and innovative methods and tools to
systematically detect and assess events of potential significance to
international public health, with emphasis on building partnerships networks
Collect and analyse country epidemiologic sit reps. Monitor and evaluate the
performance and results of epidemic intelligence activities(KPIs)Participate
in emergency field risk assessment missions .Perform other related
responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others
as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : University degree in epidemiology, public health,
biostatistics, international health, complemented by degree or diploma in
medicine, public health, pharmacy, veterinary science, midwifery, nursing
,medical biology or a related discipline.
Desirable : In-service training in field epidemiology such as Field
Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETP), the European Program for Intervention
Epidemiology Training (EPIET), the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service
programme, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential : At least five years relevant experience with successful track
record in epidemiology, surveillance and/or control of acute public health
events; epidemic intelligence levels plus demonstrated field experience in the
context of large epidemics or public health crisis.
Desirable : Experience in outbreak response Experience in WHO or UN
Agencies. Field experience in epidemiology, surveillance and/or control of
acute public health events in resource limited countries. Experience of
working with detection and monitoring of public health events and risk
assessment. Experience in developing technical documents.

Skills

Essential: Knowledge of WHO processes of verification, alert and response
operations. Demonstrated knowledge of surveillance issues and emerging
diseases in international context. Excellent presentation and communication
skills, with emphasis on writing skills. Sound analytical and organizational
skills. Desirable: Demonstrated ability to interact in complex situations
involving technical, cultural and political elements. Proven ability to work
and produce results under pressure in critical situations. Tact, diplomacy and
courtesy. Demonstrated ability to interact in complex situations involving
technical, cultural and political elements.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP ‎1,059,‎940
(subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health
insurance, as applicable) and ‎30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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