WHO Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person Jobs 2022 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. WHO Zimbabwe looking for “Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person“. Applicants with a degree in First level university degree may apply on or before Feb 22, 2022.
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WHO Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on February 01, 2022, for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | First-level university degree |
| Experience Required | Five years experience |
| Application Deadline | Feb 22, 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Purpose of the Position: In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the Zimbabwe country office level, the incumbent will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and partners on organizational and operational aspects of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme activities. S/he will manage IPC activities to ensure alignment with the WHO recommended standards for IPC, monitor, and ensure accountability of the implementation of the WHO IPC programme activities throughout the full cycle of incident management.
Position in Organization:
- Grade: No grade
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
- Job Posting: Jan 31, 2022, 2:52:38 PM
- Closing Date: Feb 22, 2022, 4:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Zimbabwe-Harare
- Organization: AF_ZWE Zimbabwe
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- First level university degree in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, or microbiology.
- Certified training in the area of IPC from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: Master’s level degree in public health or related field.
- At least five years of progressive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating IPC policies, procedures and tools in low resource settings, and outbreaks and or health emergency response.
- Related experience in managing resources and working in a multi-stakeholder environment including developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.
- Desirable: previous experience with WHO, UN organizations/agencies, health cluster partners, humanitarian organizations or nongovernmental organizations, particularly in developing countries.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Another UN language would be an added advantage
- Proven knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control, and rapid assessment techniques.
- Strong organizational and communication skills including ability to negotiate with national authorities and international partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels.
- Strong ability to execute and manage national health programme.
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office, EPI Info, SPSS etc.
How to Apply WHO Infection Prevention and Control Focal Person 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=2200672
The Closing Date: Feb 22, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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