WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. WHO Ethiopia looking for “Technical Officer”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 29th Dec 2021.
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WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 7th Dec 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | Technical Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 29th Dec 2021 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2021
Description Of Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Deputy WHO Representative and the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, the incumbent shall:
- Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive programmatic approach to address AMR in the health sector.
- Work with national authorities to conduct a thorough assessment of the existing AMR National Action Plan and help develop and implement a funded plan with a prioritized set of interventions based on existing country context, resources and prioritization criteria.
- Lead the technical coordination across all relevant UHC/PHC, health security and health systems units at the country-level to ensure relevant AMR activities are costed/ budgeted, embedded, implemented and monitored in the national health systems strengthening plans.
- Lead the technical coordination with other teams within the WHO Country Office to ensure that AMR is appropriately addressed and mainstreamed through programmatic activities in other health sector programmes,
- Facilitate the provision of technical support and encourage scale up of AMR related areas, specifically: WASH, IPC, immunization, food safety, patient safety, essential medicines, regulations, laboratory strengthening and the supply chain.
- Provide political and technical support to enhance the inclusion of AMR into relevant sectoral and development plans and budgets (WHO country cooperation strategy, UNSDCF, Global Fund).
- Advocate with various government Ministries and other partners (civil society, professional groups, private sector and academia) the need for a strengthened health sector response to AMR, including enhanced awareness and education on AMR for health sector workers, and support for conducting AMR NAP implementation research projects in the human health sector.
- Work with relevant development partners (Development agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, other bilateral and multilateral financing agencies, etc ) to include AMR within development loans, grants and projects, and help mobilize financial resources.
- Support the country in developing a sustainable approach to AMR surveillance of resistance and use (laboratory network, reagent supply, surveys, budget etc), support the enrollment in Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) for surveillance of AMR and Antimicrobial consumption (AMC), support the conduct of surveys for AMR and Antimicrobial Use (AMU), and support the submission of data towards the AMR SDG indicator – SDG 3.d.2 on blood-stream infections.
- Support of the development of best practices including documentations for advocacy and decision making.
Position in Organization:
- Grade: P5
- Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): One Year
- Job Posting: Dec 7, 2021, 11:44:14 AM
- Closing Date: Dec 29, 2021, 4:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Organization: AF_ETH Ethiopia
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- An Advanced University Degree in Medicine with a post graduate Master’s degree in public health; or a Doctoral degree in microbiology; or a Doctoral degree in pharmacy (Phar D.), with a post graduate degree in public health from a recognized institution.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in supporting the planning, development and implementation of public health initiatives in countries, with emphasis on strengthening key health systems. Experience working across different departments and programmes to deliver impact in the field. Demonstrated international experience in developing and implementing AMR relevant activities in countries, regional or global level. Experience in planning for and responding to health emergencies. At least 3 years of documented experience working in or with low- and middle-income countries.
How to Apply WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021
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=2106465
The Closing Date: 29th Dec 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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