UNICEF Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNICEF Kenya looking for “Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 07 November 2022.
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UNICEF Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness Jobs 2022
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 28 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least two (2) years |
| Application Deadline | 07 November 2022 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose of the job: Join our team to carry out a variety of technical and program management support for outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics preparedness and response and other public health programs implemented by Africa CDC. Provide technical assistance to member states and implementing partners, and coordinate regional and international public health actions, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer, shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities and the RCCs:
- Support the development of a Pandemic preparedness plan for Member States (MS)
- Develop and recommend frameworks for multisectoral regional pandemic preparedness and response
- Assist in simulation exercises on emergency preparedness jointly with MS and other partners, including WHO
- Support MS in responding to disease outbreaks and other Public Health Emergencies
- Assist in efforts to build the response capacity of MS and regional economic communities and operationalize Emergency Operation Centers (EOC).
- Develop operational guidelines for the effective implementation of the PHEPR division’s work plan
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to improve regional emergency response
- Support capacity development and sustainability of emergency response activities in the region
- Represent Africa CDC in meeting with MS and partners
- Prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports on PHE PR
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution
- A minimum of 2 [Two] years of relevant professional experience in a team management support role with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of public health emergency preparedness and response programs
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Other Details
- Job no: 556512
- Contract type: Consultant
- Level: Consultancy
- Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition
How to Apply UNICEF Technical Officer – Public Health Emergency Preparedness Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 07 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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