Technical Officer Cholera

The incumbent will manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Cholera disease prevention and control activities. This includes developing operational plans, dissemination of risk communication messages, the strengthening of early warning and surveillance system.

Essential Requirements: An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in medicine, epidemiology, public health or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute. At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in health operations, with proven experience in managing outbreaks and health emergencies, with specific focus on cholera outbreak response strategy, risk assessment and on-going analysis of outbreak evolution and the effectiveness of the response to it.

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