WHO Senior Health Emergency Officer Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs. WHO South Africa looking for “Senior Health Emergency Officer“. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 25th August 2022.
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WHO Senior Health Emergency Officer Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 04th August 2022 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Health Emergency Officer to be based in Cape Town, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Senior Health Emergency Officer |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 25th August 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose of the Position: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, at regional level, the incumbent will have overall responsibility in planning, management, adaptation and implementation of strategies and work plans for public health emergencies in the region particularly affecting countries in the sub region of assignment, including deciding on the ordering and the release of resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Essential: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree.
- Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response. Post-graduate degree in public health or public health-related discipline from an accredited/recognized institute.
Experience:
- Essential: At least 10 (ten) years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).
- Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.
Other Details
- Grade: P5
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Senior Health Emergency Officer 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/careersection………
The Closing Date: 25th August 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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