Health Emergency Officer

Cairo

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Cairo
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Medical Practitioners
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Emergency Aid and Response
- EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Closing Date: Closed

PN# 381434

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.The Emergency Operations Unit of the Health Emergencies Programme is responsible for ensuring that emergency-affected populations have access to timely and effective health services and that they are able to cover their basic needs. This includes ensuring a strong emergency management system (based on incident management), effective and inclusive coordination mechanisms, joint assessments and planning of WHO response and the response with partners, implementation of operations and services according to agreed standards, and strong logistics and operational support. The expansion and strengthening of operational partnerships is a key priority. EMO also leads on humanitarian policy and guidance and in this context develops new standards and shapes the global policy of the response to health emergencies. Finally, EMO engages in representation to key interagency bodies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities\:

--> Contribute to the technical and operational support from the Regional Office and other sources, in support of the country-level operations for protracted and on-going emergencies, in line with technical standards (e.g. Sphere), best practices, protocols and guidelines (e.g. IASC).

--> Contribute to the overall strategic, operational and technical coherence and consistency of WHO emergency operations, including through strengthened support to the design of programmes and development of Humanitarian Response Plans.

--> Facilitate and stimulate WHO and partners contributions in support of country response operations with particular attention to project cycle management, carrying out assessments, establishing partnerships, planning, human resources, logistics, resource mobilization, monitoring, information-sharing and reporting.

--> Contribute in capacity-building, training activities and exercises to strengthen operational capacities of WHO and partners; contribute to development of policies, technical standards, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring the adherence to interagency policies.

--> Undertake country-level support missions, advise of the OPM team of related priorities and issues; and capture lessons learned and promote their integration into broader WHO policy and practice, especially in collaboration with the Policy Unit.Assist in reviewing country project proposals and ensures overall regional coherence, reviews progress and donor reports.

--> Provide regular (weekly) updates to senior management of key developments, challenges and operational implications for all Grade 3 and Grade 2 (infectious) emergencies for which the staff member is the focal point; contribute to the development of briefings for senior staff and to the development of communications products.

--> Participate in the WHE Emergency Support Team for acute emergencies, in support to other Regional and Country Offices, as needed; deploy immediately to acute emergencies, as requested.

--> As assigned, contribute to supporting HQ departments and units in the development and review of information products and briefings, such as talking points for press briefings, donor-related briefs and reports and other communication materials, to enhance WHO and WHE visibility at time of emergencies.

--> Promote WHO's and partner visibility of the response and liaises with the communication team.

--> Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: First university degree in medicine, public health or health related discipline.
Desirable\: Specialization or specific training on health emergency

Experience

Essential\: At least five years' field experience in health emergency response, health response support, public health needs assessments, risk analysis or early recovery.
Desirable\: Strong knowledge in developing and implementing public health policies and strategies in the context of emergencies is an asset.Experience with WHO, UN or UN agency or a health cluster member organization including the development of global strategies, guidelines and tools for health in emergency actions.

Skills

--> Proven experience and expertise in the management of the health response to humanitarian emergencies or outbreaks; technical knowledge, and operational skills, including early recovery/transition, combined with knowledge of UN, interagency humanitarian systems and process.

--> Excellent communication skills to negotiate/enlist cooperation from a broad range of actors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

--> Strong organizational skills complemented with ability to work in a proactive and independent manner, multi-task and produce results under pressure. Diplomacy, tact and discretion.

--> Strong presentation and writing skills.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http\://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Producing results
Teamwork
Communication
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 60,962 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1397 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.