Public Health Officer (Epidemiology), PN : 458339 - ( 2402237 )

Primary Location

: Morocco-Rabat The incumbent will manage WHO’s access to, and analysis of, country-specific data. He/she will collaborate with relevant authorities to enhance the analysis and provision of data-driven evidence to facilitate public-health policy advice and decision making. The incumbent will enhance national capacity in overall disease prevention and control by collaborating on the development and implementation of national, public health programmes and strategies on surveillance and response which may include emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This may also serve to strengthen early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of national or international concern . DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. · Provide advice to national public health authorities and manage the epidemiological work of the country office that underpins policy formulation. Support to relevant teams on building core capacities for surveillance, early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of international concern, as required in the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. · Coordinate the development of training courses for public health professionals on epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or the improvement of related data management. · Manage the WHO Office’s support to the government in conducting field investigations of public health events. when required by the specific country or health situation. · Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of a national system for comprehensive data collection and trend analysis of public health events. · Manage the analysis, interpretation, and knowledge building of surveillance data (including virological data) through WHO and peer-reviewed publications and media. · Encourage collaboration and develop advocacy initiatives and project proposals for joint action and resource mobilization to augment national, operational responses to public health events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential : A university degree in epidemiology, public health, medical or other studies in a field directly related to the position. Post-graduate training in epidemiology (EPIET) or similar programme.
Experience Essential : A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in epidemiology including developing and/or implementing programmes, policies, and guidelines as well as monitoring and evaluation of diseases and public health issues), at the national level. · Experience in public-health responses in complex emergency and humanitarian crisis situations. · Relevant experience in a developing country context is desirable. · Experience in WHO or within the UN system with an understanding of its mandate, goals, and procedures.
Skills · Demonstrated knowledge and professional skills in the development and implementation of public health surveillance systems. · Strong ability to process, analyse and interpret epidemiological and event-based surveillance · Experience in data analysis and interpretation related to epidemics/pandemics. · Knowledge of the communicable and non-communicable disease profile of the country. · Demonstrated training skills (developing and conducting training). · Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes. · Demonstrated skills to develop public-health guidelines.
WHO Competencies · Producing results
Use of Language Skills Essential : Expert knowledge of English and French, And expert knowledge of Arabic. The above language requirements of English and French are interchangeable. • Proficiency in specialized surveillance/data-management software, computers and office Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at 758311 in Moroccan Dirhams (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. · 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: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. · 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 also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully