WHO Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. WHO Kenya looking for “Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 10th May 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
WHO Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 19th April 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 10th May 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose Of The Position: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, at the East and Southern Africa sub-regional level, the incumbent will work with member states and regional partners to support strengthening of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), a component of Emergency preparedness and response. The Technical officer IPC will provide technical support and guidance to the WCOs and MoH for mainstreaming infection prevention and control into health systems planning and strengthening IPC practice with special emphasis on readiness for response to public health emergencies.
Position in Organization:
- Technical Officer – Infection Prevention and Control
- Grade: P3
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two (2) years
- Job Posting: Apr 19, 2022, 12:36:43 AM
- Closing Date: May 10, 2022, 3:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
- Organization: AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- First level University degree in medicine or medical related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Experience:
- At least five years related experience in implementation of public health interventions, control of communicable diseases, and outbreak investigation and response.
- Experience working in infection prevention and control in developing countries. Previous experience working in collaboration with and coordination of multiple actors in emergency preparedness and response is desirable. Previous experience in case management and infection prevention and control particularly pertaining to control of infectious disease outbreaks ad pandemics is desirable.
How to Apply WHO Technical Officer Infection Prevention and Control 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=2203693
The Closing Date: 10th May 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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