WHO Epidemiologist Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
WHO Nigeria looking for “Epidemiologist”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 30 July 2023.
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 Epidemiologist Jobs 2023
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 15 July 2023 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Epidemiologist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Epidemiologist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least five (5) years |
| Application Deadline | 30 July 2023 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: The purpose of the position is to accelerate the scale-up of malaria, and other vector borne & tropical diseases through – Implementing effective policies and strategies adapted to local needs;
Summary of Assigned Duties:
- Contribute to the coordinated investment of malaria and other tropical and VBD control resources in strengthening health services delivery platforms to deliver optimally for disease control in the region.
- Lead the strengthening of WHO collaboration with the national public health institutes (NPHI) in Nigeria and specialized networks, with the aim of facilitating coherence and collaboration; – Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the WHO Representative and the direct supervisor;
- Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office
Qualification:
Essential: University degree in health sciences, including medicine, pharmacy, microbiology, entomology, epidemiology or public health.
Desirable: Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology. Degree in Tropical Diseases, Malariology, Neglected Tropical Diseases or epidemiology is an added advantage
Experience:
Essential: At least five (5) years’ experience in planning, implementing and monitoring-evaluation of disease prevention and control activities
Desirable: Experience in the field of malaria and other tropical and VBDs control. Relevant working experience with the WHO/UN or other INGO experience would be an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Epidemiologist Jobs 2023
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: 30 July 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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