EMERGENCY ROSTER - PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, P4

Posting Title: EMERGENCY ROSTER - PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, P4
Department/Office/Programme: HQ Headquarters (HQ), HQ/WHE WHO's Health Emergencies Programme
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations, various
Deadline: 12 August 2016
Reference Link: https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp…

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (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.

Education:
Essential:
Advanced University degree (Master's level or above) in public health and/or Health related fields from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable:
Doctorate degree in Public Health. Post graduate studies or specialized training in emergency response or disaster management in the context of public health.
Diploma in Tropical Medicine or Diploma in Disaster Management.
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 these will be reviewed individually.

Experience:
Essential:
At least seven years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in public health in emergencies response or health sector coordination, with emphasis on managing outbreaks and health emergencies and/ or health consequences of emergencies and crises.
Experience in capacity building, developing and promoting collaborative partnerships.
Desirable:
Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.
Experience in capacity building programme planning/development, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience with resource mobilization in emergency settings

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French (depending on the country of assignment). Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset (depending on the country of assignment).