WHO Infectious Hazard Management Officer Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. WHO South Africa looking for “Infectious Hazard Management Officer“. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 17th May 2023.
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 Infectious Hazard Management Officer Jobs 2023
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 03rd May 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Infectious Hazard Management Officer to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Infectious Hazard Management Officer |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 17th May 2023 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2023
Purpose: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will manage the Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) activities at the country level; will support the prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through coordinating the forecasting, characterization of diseases and/or infectious risks and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required.
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in medicine, public health, or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in infectious diseases.
Expertise and Experience:
- Essential: At least five (5) years of international and/or national professional experience in planning, developing, and implementing the control and prevention of infectious diseases programme including outbreak prevention and control, infectious hazard management and/or dangerous pathogens. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies.
- Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.
Languages:
- Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Local Language(s). Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.
Other Skills (e.g., IT):
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).
Other Details
- Grade: No grade
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): three months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Infectious Hazard Management 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………
The Closing Date: 17th May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
| Related Jobs | South Africa NGO Forum Jobs 2023 |
| More NGO Jobs | Latest NGO Job Vacancy |