Drivers – (2404589)
Grade: G2
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Job Posting: Jul 3, 2024, 3:32:02 PM
Closing Date: Jul 18, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
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Schedule: Full-time
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Job Description – National Professional Officer (2404586)
National Professional Officer – (2404586)
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Job Posting: Jul 3, 2024, 3:33:47 PM
Closing Date: Jul 18, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
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Job Description – Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Officer (2404582)
Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Officer – (2404582)
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
Job Posting: Jul 3, 2024, 3:34:50 PM
Closing Date: Jul 18, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma
Organization: AF_TZA Tanzania
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The World Health Emergency Programme (WHE) at country level will provide
support to the Ministry of Health Community Development Gender, Elderly
and Children (MOHCDGEC) in Infectious Hazard Management activities
aimed at prevention and control of high threat diseases, pandemics and
epidemics through the implementation of evidence based strategies.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The objectives of WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response is to
support member states develop and sustain the capacity and a robust
system to detect, analyze, report and promptly respond to disease
outbreaks and other events of potential public health impact. It also
aims at building capacity of member states to identify major hazards and
take necessary measure to mitigate and reduce possible impacts during
emergencies. The incumbent will be assigned the following duties;1.
Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the national
strategies and workplans pertaining to the prevention and control of
high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential or infectious
risks and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to manage
infectious hazards, interventions in high-risks groups and recommend
measures for special attention, ensuring compliance with
organization-wide IHM strategies.2. In close collaboration with
MOHCDGEC, monitor the early prevention, detection, verification,
assessment and investigation of any risks of outbreaks and the
dissemination of data related to the occurrence of outbreaks.3. Adapt
IHM global policies, concepts, tools and strategies and manage their
implementation, for the prevention and, where feasible, elimination of
diseases/epidemic risks. Work with partners, to improve approaches and
methods of controlling epidemics in different epidemiological
situations.4. Conduct the periodic reporting of infectious hazards
activities, support the information systems and the monitoring
facilitating integration with the national health information systems,
as required. 5. Contribute to the surveillance and risk analysis of
infectious diseases; participate in the rapid response teams responsible
for the rapid investigation of alerts, field risk assessments and early
detection and response. 6. Make recommendations and give guidance on
relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as
non-affected areas in order to prevent and/or control cause of excess
morbidity and mortality.7. In close collaboration with other technical
teams, provide technical assistance on enhanced surveillance, infection
control (including personal protection), prepositioning of drugs and
medical supplies, vector control etc.8. Support strengthening of the
laboratory services in identification and characterization of disease
pathogens, as well as monitoring of drug resistance.9. Represent the
Country Office at official meetings as needed.10. Perform any other
related duties, as required by Head of WHO Country Office and WHE Lead
Tanzania.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: –> First University degree in a relevant public health field.
Desirable: A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Disaster
Preparedness and Response, Environmental Health or other equivalent post
graduate qualification
Experience
Essential: Fiveyears of 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.
Desirable: –> Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms
used to coordinate preparedness for and response to health emergencies.
Skills
1. 1. In-depth understanding of International Health Regulation (IHR
2005) implementation, Integrated Disease surveillance and Response
(IDSR), and public health policy and strategies in the country and to
some extent in the African Region.2. Sound technical expertise and
experience in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of vector
control programs.3. Good knowledge of the global/regional strategies for
Infectious Hazard Management.4. Experience in Infectious Hazard
Management research and training.5. Experience in supporting capacity
development activities.6. Substantial project management and
coordination experience and excellent management capacity.7. Ability to
work in a network and in a multisectoral environment. Effective oral and
written communication skills9.Excellent interpersonal communication
skills 10.Experience or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and
goals11.Experience of working for UN organizations/agencies,
international institutions or NGO12 Excellent computer skills10
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TZS 159,842,000
(subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health
insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you
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degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only
considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an
institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database
(WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities
(IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:
http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in
the WHED and will require individual review.
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Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is
the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of
recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the
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This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only
applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is
located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this
country will not be considered.
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