WHO National Professional Officer Jobs 2021 – Uganda NGO Jobs. WHO Uganda looking for “National Professional Officer“. Applicants with a Degree in Medicine may apply on or before 29th June 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”.
WHO National Professional Officer Jobs 2021
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 07th June 2021 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of National Professional Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | National Professional Officer (Tuberculosis) |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Degree in Medicine |
| Experience Required | Minimum five years |
| Application Deadline | 29th June 2021 @ 3:29:00 AM |
WHO Job Vacancy 2021
Objectives of the Programme: The overall objective of Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control is to reduce the emergence of new TB infections, TB transmission, morbidity and mortality until it no longer poses a threat to public health. To achieve these objectives, the WHO TB Programme promotes the END TB strategy with a goal of ending the global Tuberculosis Epidemic by 2035. The WHO Africa Region supports Member States in developing effective TB programming, implementing strategies and capacity building towards the delivery of the health sector response to TB and achieving the Global TB goal, in line with the Framework for implementing the Global TB Strategy in the African Region.
Eligibility criteria:
Education:
- Essential- First University degree in Medicine or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable- Postgraduate degree in Epidemiology or Public Health; Training Tuberculosis prevention and control. Proficiency in at least one statistical/ epidemiological analysis package such as Epi Info or Stata
Experience:
- Essential- At least five (5) years of experience in prevention and control of Tuberculosis, drug resistant Tuberculosis, TB/HIV control at national/subnational level in developing countries. Practical experience in programme review and strategic plan development
- Desirable- Working experience with the WHO or other international experience would be an asset. A minimum of 3 years of working experience in large public health projects would be an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrated innovative, analytical and problem- solving skills; statistical, monitoring and evaluation skills; ability to lead policy level dialogue, advocacy and partnerships on tuberculosis and the risk factors. Broad knowledge and experience on tuberculosis surveillance, monitoring, and/or evaluation required. Good communication skills. Ability to interact with health professionals at various levels. Ability to establish effective networks and working relationships with people of different nationalities and cultural background. Computer skills – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and data analysis, browsing and information searching on the internet.
Other Details
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO National Professional 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….
The Closing Date: 29th June 2021 @ 3:29:00 AM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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