WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs

WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. WHO Kenya looking for “Technical Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University degree in public health may apply on or before Nov 2, 2021.

The World Health Organization 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”.

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WHO Technical Officer Jobs 2021

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th October 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Technical Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter World Health Organization
Position Technical Officer
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Advanced University degree in public health
Experience Required Minimum Seven years
Application Deadline Nov 2, 2021

WHO Job Vacancy 2021

Description Of Duties: The incumbent will be required to perform all or part of the following duties:Manage WHO’s emergency preparedness and response program and team at national or subnational level.Participate in reviewing/developing legal frame works, policies and strategies to ensure integration of IHR and creation of a favorable legal and policy environment for disaster risk management, emergency preparedness and responseProvide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health(MoH) on the establishment/strengthening of capacity for emergency response including an Emergency Management System /Emergency Operation Centre (IMS/EOC) for multi-sectoral emergency management that includes staffing, defined roles/responsibilities and resources for key functional areas.

Position in Organization:

  • Grade: P4
  • Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
  • Job Posting: Oct 12, 2021, 3:00:10 AM
  • Closing Date: Nov 2, 2021, 4:29:00 AM
  • Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
  • Organization: AF_KEN Kenya
  • Schedule: Full-time

Qualification:

  • Essential: Advanced University degree in public health or public health-related discipline from an accredited/recognized institute. (Masters level or above) or a Medical degree.
  • Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology and/or disaster management. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response.

Experience

  • Essential: At least 7 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency response, 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).
  • Desirable: 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 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=2104819

The Closing Date: Nov 2, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.who.int
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