WHO Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. WHO Ethiopia looking for “Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 21st Nov 2022.
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WHO Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd Oct 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 21st Nov 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Description Of Duties:
- Advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of country strategies and workplans pertaining to the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations national programme, ensuring compliance with WHO’s organization-wide CPI strategies.
- Collect, assess and track the status of technical and financial support to country core capacities, the development of national action plans and the costing to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies, address gaps in close collaboration with HQ and the respective Regional Office
- Ensure the documentation of progress, outcomes and effectiveness, monitoring and evaluation of country capacity and of national action plans related to the implementation of IHR (2005)
- Manage the IHR work related to the required national procedures, skills, information sharing and coordination mechanisms are established and functioning, particularly through an effective National IHR Focal Point.
- Where relevant and in close collaboration with the Country Office, support the provision of data and information required for any IHR-related documents to be presented to WHO Governing bodies, for the work and deliberation of an IHR Emergency Committee or an IHR Review Committee or an IHR technical consultation. Implement policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security, provide training and support to national authorities to develop critical core capacities. Promote multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities with key partners, at the country level, such as OIE, FAO, ICAO, UNWTO , to ensure the successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capacities in line with IHR (2005) requirements, as well as the identification of financing for country plans.
- As and when required, support the assessment of the performance of national transport, tourism and mass gatherings capacity, the dissemination of practical guidelines and tools to support the enhancement of the national capacities, oversee the effective implementation of national surveillance systems and the implementation of best practices in accordance with IHR (2005) requirements.
- Represent the Country Office at official meetings as needed.10.Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
Position in Organization:
- Country Preparedness & IHR (CPI) Officer
- Grade: P4
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 Years
- Closing Date: Nov 21, 2022, 4:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Organization: AF_ETH Ethiopia
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).
- Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.
How to Apply WHO Country Preparedness and IHR (CPI) Officer 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=2209666
The Closing Date: 21st Nov 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.who.int |
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