WHO Refugee and Migrant Health Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
WHO Uganda looking for “Refugee and Migrant Health Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before June 15, 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 Refugee and Migrant Health Officer Jobs 2023
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on May 24, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Refugee and Migrant Health Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
Position | Refugee and Migrant Health Officer |
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Country | Uganda |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | University Degree |
Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
Application Deadline | June 15, 2023 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2023
Purpose of the Position
- The purpose of this position is to support the work of the WHO Country Office in Uganda to plan, coordinate, and implement activities aimed at improving immunization coverage in refugee-hosting districts. Priority work will include ensuring that zero-dose and under-vaccinated refugees and migrants are reached with the recommended vaccines as well as implementing interventions aimed at preparing for and responding to vaccine-preventable diseases outbreaks.
Position in Organization:
- Grade: No grade
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months with possibility of extension
- Job Posting: May 24, 2023, 5:32:25 PM
- Closing Date: Jun 15, 2023, 3:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Uganda-Kampala
- Organization: AF_UGA Uganda
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in medicine, epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or a related discipline.
- An advanced university degree, master’s level or above in health (medicine or public health).
- Five years of relevant experience in the field of immunization, disease surveillance, or prevention and detection of vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Experience in conducting research and translating research findings to policy
- Relevant experience working with WHO or with the UN system
- Relevant experience working on refugee and migrant health and/or cross-border health interventions.
Functional Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge in public health, as well as an understanding of migration dynamics in Uganda.
- Knowledge and understanding of the national health system, service delivery models, immunization programmes and strategies. Knowledge of how to conduct scientific research.
- Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals.
- Knowledge and understanding of national health system, service delivery models, and immunization service delivery.
How to Apply WHO Refugee and Migrant Health Officer Jobs 2023
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=2304841&tz=GMT%2B05%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FCalcutta
The Closing Date: June 15, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Download |
Official Website | www.who.int |
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