Closing Date: Feb 16, 2018, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo
Organization: AF_MOZ Mozambique
To provide leadership, technical orientation and support to Member States of the WHO African Region based on the resolutions and recommendations of the Governing Bodies as well as the Transformation Agenda of the Regional Office regarding prevention, prediction, early detection, early warning, rapid and effective response, and recovery activities to public health effects of emmergencies and disasters including disease outbreaks, using an all-hazard approach. WHO Programme Budget Category 5 Preparednes, Surveillance and Response’ focuses on strengthening institutional, international and country capacities in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities for all types of hazards, risks and emergencies which pose a threat to human health. The capacities needed forhealth security and in public health emergencies include those identified in the International Health Regulations (2005) (emeging or re-emerging human and zoonotic diseases with the potential to cause outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, food-safety incidents, chemical and radio nuclear incidents, and antimicrobial drug resistance), as well as hazard-specific capacities related to other natural hazards. The category also encompasses ensuring rapid, effective and predictable response operations in acute and protracted emergencies arising from any hazard with health consequences.
Under the direct supervision of the WHO Country Representative, the Technical Officer – Health Security and Emergencies will be responsible for the following specific duties under listed:1.Health Security Planning and CoordinationSupport the MoH, in collaboration with national and international stakeholders to:-Identify and maintain a comprehensive list of health sector stakeholders including national health authorities, relevant national and-International organizations and civil society in the context of health security emergency preparedness and resonse.2.Preparedness and Emergency Management and Response Systems-In close collaboration with the DPC officer, he/she will assess and support capacity building for prediction, timely detection, early warning, and effective preparedness, investigation and response to outbreaks and health emergencies in line with IDSR, IHR and ERF.-Provide support to the country to develop plans for integrated approaches for readiness and response to major epidemic prone diseases and public health emergencies.-Assess and map existing and emerging health risks in the country and prepare a national risk profile based on a risk assessment/profiling exercise.-Advise the Ministry of Health (MoH) on the establishing/strengthening of an incident Management System/Emergency Operation Center (IMS/EOC) for key functional areas (including technical operations, logisitics, data management, planning and administration).-Support the regular testing of the health emergency response system through functional exercises at the national and local levels, including linkages with national and sub national disaster management authority.-Strengthen proceedures for requesting and receiving bilateral, regional and international assistance for emergency response.-Support ongoing development and strengthening of existing relationships with Government and other partners with regards to emergency risk management.-Support the implementation of ERF and after-event reviews for emergencies.3.Planning and FinancingWorking closely with the relevant national authorities:-Develop a detailed task-based work plan and budget for implementation of priority activities identified in the National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.-Develop a detailed country budget for preparedness and response, including mechanisms in place that allow financial resources to be available for rapid response at all levels, as well as accessible contingency funds for immediate response to health emergencies, including outbreaks at national and sub-national levels.-Ensure procedures, plans or strategies are in place, implemented and reviewed to reallocate or mobilize resources from national and sub-national levels to support action at community/primary response level.-In coordination with EOC, MoH and other stakeholders prioritize, prepare, consolidate and submit projects and proposals for health emergency management, including preparedness and response.
Essential: University Degree in Medicine or Doctorate in Health Sciences and Post-Graduate Degree in Public Health/Outbreak and Emergency Management/Humanitarian Relief/Epidemiology.
Desirable: Proven experience in conducting and managing exercise and simulations. Proven experience in multi-sectorial coordination.
Essential: At least seven year of relevant experience in outbreak or emergency rsponse or management or strengthening country capacities for responding health emergencies. Working experience on outbreak or health emergencies in Africa, At least 5 years of field experience of WHO, the UN System or NGO in the field of emergency preparedness and outbreak response operations.
Desirable: Proven experience in conducting and managing exercise and simulations. Proven experience in multi-sectorial coordination.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate activities and multitask.Strong programme management skills.Excelent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with convince officials with tact and diplomacy.Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information. Competencies (Generic).
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
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 70,647 (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 2608 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.