Roster for Data Monitoring & Epidemiology Officer (P-3), Fixed-Term, Solomon Islands & Micronesia

Overview
Assist in monitoring and responding to public health emergencies.

You have:

A first level university degree in epidemiology, medicine and/or public health; specialization in epidemiology.
At least 5 years of experience working in epidemiology, conducting monitoring and evaluation of diseases and public health issues.
Expert knowledge of English.
Intermediate knowledge of French.
Demonstrated knowledge and competency on the public health aspects of infectious disease control.
Contract
This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It’s a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary
The salary for this job should be between 110,779 USD and 145,057 USD.

Salary for a P-3 contract in Honiara
The international rate of 74,649 USD, with an additional 48.4% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.

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.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The goal of WHO’s presence in countries, territories and areas is to develop a two-way collaboration between the Secretariat and countries, territories and areas, by supporting them to reach national health goals and contribute to global and regional public health action. The HWO in countries, territories and areas, supported by all levels of the Secretariat, lead the work of the WHO offices which are the main platform for delivering WHO’s technical cooperation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance of the Country Representative and in close collaboration with the Team Lead, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Assist in developing appropriate tools and indictors for monitoring implementation of programmes on surveillance and response for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases;

• Contribute to the development of an early warning and response system for epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases; • Collect and verify information on reported outbreaks or rumors from emerging and reemerging infectious diseases;

• Maintain and adapt an event management system database of reported outbreaks and public health events and document all steps taken in the verification and response process • Undertake monitoring and evaluation of risk assessments based on incoming epidemic intelligence and verification of information, and brief the responsible officials on a periodical basis on the evolving health situation;

• Conduct retrospective analysis of reported events: determine trends, distribution patterns, and efficiency of the verification mechanism;

• Prepare and disseminate disease outbreak news, updates and assessments to key decision makers in the organizational hierarchy;

• Organize training courses for health care workers on field investigation, surveillance and response to outbreaks;

• Organize technical missions for field investigation of outbreaks as required;

• Participate in the development of rapid field assessment, risk assessment and investigation protocols for specific priority diseases, as required;

• Participate in the elaboration of guidelines for epidemic control;

• Disseminate technical documents, guidelines and protocols on prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases to the national health authorities;

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant bodies, agencies and sectors in order to facilitate implementation of public health policies and programmes for emerging and remerging infectious diseases;

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential :A first level university degree in epidemiology, medicine and/or public health; specialization in epidemiology Desirable: An advanced university degree in one of the above mentioned areas

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of experience working in epidemiology, conducting monitoring and evaluation of diseases and public health issues.

Desirable: Relevant international experience in the areas of outbreak investigation and response for emerging and re-emerging diseases

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, and the use of monitoring and evaluation of descriptive epidemiology and principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response. Ability to write reports on outbreaks and interpret epidemiological surveillance and response. Demonstrable skills in the use of epidemiological and statistical software.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 64,121 (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. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.