WHO Epidemiologist/IDSR Jobs 2022 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. WHO South Sudan looking for “Epidemiologist/IDSR“. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 20th August 2022.
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WHO Epidemiologist/IDSR Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 28th July 2022 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Epidemiologist/IDSR to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Epidemiologist/IDSR – (2206861) |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 07 years |
| Application Deadline | 20th August 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose Of the Position: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the incumbent will provide technical support to the subnational incident management teams, Ministry of Health (MOH) in strengthening surveillance and response for priority diseases, conditions and events in the context of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR), monitor the implementation and operations of surveillance and response programmes with special focus on early detection, verification and rapid response to epidemics and other public health events of international concern, as well as capacity building of national experts, in compliance with IHR (2005).
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification
- Essential: Advanced university degree (Masters level) in epidemiology, statistics, database management or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: An advanced university degree in health related field or quantitative epidemiology, specialized training in communicable diseases.
Experience
- Essential: At least seven (7) years related experience, at the national and international levels, in implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and response. Previous experience in implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a requirement.
- Desirable: Experience in the areas in developing countries. Previous experience working in collaboration with multiple actors in public health surveillance is desirable.
Skills
- Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems design or use, and public health information management
- Proven ability to multitask across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment
- Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations and the use of event based and indicator based surveillance, as well as descriptive epidemiology and principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response.
Other Details
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 Years
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Epidemiologist/IDSR Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2206861
The Closing Date: 20th August 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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