NPO, Communicable diseases and NTDs

Grade : NO-C
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : ‎1 year (Subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the
position.)
Job Posting : Jun ‎13, ‎2022, ‎2:05:‎09 AM
Closing Date : Jun ‎27, ‎2022, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM_EGY WHO Representative's Office, Egypt
Schedule : Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other relevant
Departments and partners in WCO Egypt, as well as participation in capacity
building activities, setting policies and strategies and development of
operational protocols, liaison with the MoH and partners at national and
regional levels to strengthen the implementation of communicable disease and
NTDs public health pogrammes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Provide technical input to the work program in the area of Communicable Diseases (CDs).


• Undertake research, on CD public health topics to facilitate the development and implementation of CD health programmes and activities.


• Conduct the implementation of a research agenda on CDs including promoting operational research on cost effectiveness of community-based interventions for CDs.


• Monitor work plans andbudgets including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow up onthe implementation of planned activities.


• Analyze data of bestpractices s in implementing CD prevention and control strategies and prepare and disseminate information.


• Conduct capacity buildingin the area of CD.


• Serve as a technicalresource at the counterpart level concerning CD in the country(ies); respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles,practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures.


• Participate in community outreach activities concerning the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of CD; prepare and deliver oral presentations; compile, prepare and distribute related informational materials.


• Exchange information withcounterparts in technical departments at HQ, Regional and Country Offices, andwith donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) on implementation of policies and strategies related to communicable disease activities.


• Review and ensure qualityassurance and relevance of contractual engagements with partners andinstitutions and make recommendations regarding WHO's support.


• Perform all other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : First level university degree in a Health related field (such
as medicine, public health, epidemiology)
Desirable : Advanced level university degree (Master's level or above) in
any of the above-mentioned fields. Postgraduate degree in
Medicine/PublicHealth/Communicable Diseases/NTDs

Experience

Essential : At least five years of progressively responsible professional
experience in communicable diseases focusing on the areas of investigation,
surveillance, and control, as well as developing guidelines for implementing
disease prevention programmes.
Desirable : First hand working experience at the country level.

Skills

• Knowledge of Egypt's situation with regard to Communicable Diseases with good understanding of relevant country's needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO's policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them.


• Ability to identify issues,formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.


• Ability to review andrevise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.


• Excellent knowledge of Health and safety regulations.


• Technical aspects of fieldof specialty.


• Public speaking techniques.


• Excellent drafting and communication skills.


• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.


• Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-
model
* Teamwork
* Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
* Communication
* Ensuring the effective use of resources
* Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Excellent knowledge of English. Excellent knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable : Working knowledge of WHO language .

Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP ‎851,861 (subject
to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as
applicable) and ‎30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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


• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:
  ‎1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
  ‎2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and
  experience are provided under relevant sections.
  ‎3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks
  performed at the time.


• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.


• A written test may be used as a form of screening.


• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.


• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.


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• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.


• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.


• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.