WHO NPO Public Health and Environment Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

WHO NPO Public Health and Environment Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WHO Nigeria programme looking for “NPO Public Health and Environment”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 11 June 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 NPO Public Health and Environment Jobs 2022

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 27 May 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of NPO Public Health and Environment to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

WHO Job Vacancy 2022

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME: The mission of WHO is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Conduct emergency rapid assessment for WASH (water, hygiene, sanitation, waste management),vector control and infection control inventory and needs in the health facilities and for the health activities required in response to the emergency incident. Follow up and report country progress on WASH activities within the health facilities and for health activities in the context of the incident management system. Identify gaps and propose remedial actions. Provide technical expertise, and when required, onsite support to the health partners on WASH, coordinating and proactively participate in the design and implementation of plans to build up or rehabilitate emergency health facilities. Provide onsite support to ensure applicability and appropriate implementation of the recommended infection control activities in the health facilities and for the health activities supported by the WHO, specifically for medical waste management, safe and dignified burial of infectious bodies, health staff and patients protection. Ensure that WASH, vector control and infection control set up in the health facilities and for health activities are conducted and set according to Sphere and WHO Standards. Secure water, hygiene, sanitation and infection control for health activities within the WASH cluster, providing implementation guidance. Conduct required training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and facilitate the compliance with the WASH standards for all health activities. Draft required evaluation or situation reports to ensure appropriated communication with OSL lead and all related technical experts. Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Qualification:

• First university degree in engineering, health of humanitarian logistics or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with specialization in water and sanitation.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in the design and implementation of water and sanitation assessment and/or the design and management of related projects in emergency situations. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply WHO NPO Public Health and Environment 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: 11 June 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.