WHO Genome Surveillance Coordinator Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs. WHO South Africa looking for “Genome Surveillance Coordinator“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 15th May 2022.
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WHO Genome Surveillance Coordinator Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th April 2022 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Genome Surveillance Coordinator to be based in Cape Town, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Genome Surveillance Coordinator |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 15th May 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose of the Position: The Genome Surveillance Coordinator is responsible for managerial and technical oversight for the effective implementation of regional genomic surveillance of emerging pathogens. The incumbent provides guidance on the development and implementation of guidelines, strategies, and standards for surveillance and molecular diagnosis of emerging pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Essential: Master’s degree in virology, microbiology, molecular epidemiology, genomics, genetics, or other related science-based discipline from an accredited institution.
- Desirable: PhD degree in molecular microbiology/virology or leadership training are an added advantage.
Experience:
- Essential: At least 10 years of relevant professional work experience in public health pathogen genomics. At least 10 years of proven experience in public health in the field of preparedness and response to epidemic events, outbreaks and other public health emergencies combined with leadership and managerial experience.
- Desirable: Experience in WHO and/or the UN system in the areas of outbreak preparedness and response; field experience in public health programmes or emergency response programmes in developing countries.
Skills:
- Sound strategic and tactical thinking with ability to formulate clear, comprehensive policies, strategies and plans. Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, with tact, diplomacy and courtesy. Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques in international emergency risk management and humanitarian response, with a broad-based understanding of its growing complexity including knowledge of the workings of relevant international policy-setting bodies.
Other Details
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two (2) years
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Genome Surveillance Coordinator Jobs 2022
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/careers……..
The Closing Date: 15th May 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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