WHO District Epidemiologist Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs

WHO District Epidemiologist Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs. WHO South Africa looking for “District Epidemiologist“. Applicants with a Postgraduate Degree may apply on or before 03rd June 2022.

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”.

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WHO District Epidemiologist Jobs 2022

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th May 2022 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of District Epidemiologist to be based in Limpopo, South Africa.

Recruiter World Health Organization (WHO)
Position District Epidemiologist
Location Limpopo, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Postgraduate Degree
Experience Required Minimum 02 years
Application Deadline 03rd June 2022

WHO Job Vacancy 2022

Objective of the Programme: The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa is unprecedented in size, geographic spread and number of lives lost. At the same time, its scale and complexity are placing enormous demands on the health system. The country consists of 9 provinces where WHO country office will have been supporting through technical support, capacity building and support with logistics and field operations.  Epidemiology is one of the key pillars of the COVID-19 response, recovery and resetting of the health system. This together with good communication with teams and with partners is important. The WHO Country Office in South Africa, is seeking to employ on a temporary basis for a period of three months only, a person with relevant experience to continue this support.

Eligibility Criteria

Education and special training

  • A Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology and surveillance, or a related scientific research based degree

Experience (length and type)

  • Experience (minimum of at 2 years) in epidemiology, surveillance, data analysis, mapping and reporting and in establishing relationships with Government and partners at provincial level.

Knowledge, abilities and skills

  • Proven knowledge and skills in: epidemiology, surveillance, data analysis, mapping and reporting;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment with tact and diplomacy;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill;
  • Proficiency in the scientific methods, and approaches to public health;
  • Knowledge/Experience of the Department of Health, WHO, tor NGOs way of working in provinces and districts is an advantage

Other Details

  • Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply WHO District Epidemiologist 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/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2204430

The Closing Date: 03rd June 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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