Training Officer - Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP)

Ankara

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Ankara
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Biology and Chemistry
- Education, Learning and Training
- Project and Programme Management
- EU_TUR WHO Country Office, Turkey
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME .

The mission of WHOâs Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Within WHE, the Health Security programme, contributes to strengthening Turkeyâs health security through integrated preparedness and response to epidemic threats of all origins in line with international standards, as well as improving capacities for threat detection, outbreak identification, management, communication including communicable disease case diagnosis, reporting and epidemic intelligence in line with the needs of Early Warning and Response System (EWRS).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Coordinator and the guidance of the WHO Representative/Head of Country Office (WR) in Turkey, the incumbent will advise and support the national authorities in the assessment of the feasibility and sustainability of approaches to establish and maintain a Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP). Oversee the continuing education and national capacity building in diseases control at the central and provincial levels in Turkey,within the framework of the Health Security Project and in alignment with the CFCU direct grant agreement.

The incumbent will perform the following duties\:

Advise and guide the national authorities in updating objectives, structure, curriculum, training material, operational and administrative procedures, for an effectively-functioning and sustainable field epidemiology training programme/in-service training programme at the central and provincial level.
Assess the FETP in Turkey, drawing from lessons learned; update the existing training curricula and develop new training models to address the national needs and gaps, taking into consideration the global FETP trends.
Define mechanisms and tools to maximize the institutionalization and sustainability of activities implemented for the FETP, in close consultation with the Operations Coordinator and the Beneficiary.
In collaboration with different stakeholders, plan, coordinate, conduct, evaluate and report on the FETP capacity building activities, within the framework of the Health Security project and in accordance with the Description of Action (DOA).
Steer the process for TEPHINET international accreditation; this includes supporting the national authorities in the preparation of necessary documents and application procedures.
Liaise with the national authorities the development and dissemination of the Field Epidemiology Bulletin, outlining brief outbreak investigation reports, surveillance reports, FETP news and events.
Supervise training fellows and support mentor activities.
Represent WHO country office in national and international meetings, as and when required.
Maintain regular contacts with the WHO Country Office in Turkey and WHO Regional for Europe to ensure that the Project Implementation is consistent with administrative and financial organizational rules, regulations, reporting requirements and Regional strategies.
Perform other duties as required by the WHO Representative/Head of Country Office and/or WHO Operations Coordinator for the successful implementation of the Project

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Advance university degree in medicine and equivalent with postgraduate degree in public health epidemiology or communicable diseases epidemiology from an accredited/recognized institute. Diploma from a Field Epidemiology Training Programme or equivalent programme from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable\:

Training on epidemiological disease modeling

Experience\:

Essential\: At least 7 years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, including field experiences in training of public health epidemiology. Proven experience in coordinating and managing similar public health training programmes or equivalent programme.

Desirable\:

Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations (United Nations system, donors, and major non-governmental organizations) and European Union funded projects in other countries
Experience in implementation on epidemiological disease modelling

Functional Knowledge and Skills\:

Thorough knowledge of the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control.
Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
Proven ability to multitask across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment.
Proven skills in FETP mentoring and training

WHO Competencies

See WHO enhanced competency model\: http\://intranet.who.int/homes/pml/documents/enhanced who global competency model_february 2015 new.pdf

1. Teamwork

2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3. Communication

4. Moving forward in a changing environment

5. Creating an empowering and motivating environment.

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable\: Working knowledge of another UN or EUR language.

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 may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the 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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