Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, at the East and Southern Africa sub-regional level, the incumbent will work with member states and regional partners to support strengthening of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), a component of Emergency preparedness and response. The Technical officer IPC will provide technical support and guidance to the WCOs and MoH for mainstreaming infection prevention and control into health systems planning and strengthening IPC practice with special emphasis on readiness for response to public health emergencies.
Description Of Duties
In order to strengthen IPC implementation in the East and Southern Africa countries, the Technical Officer IPC will undertake the following duties:
Required Qualifications
Education
Desirable
Experience
Skills
WHO Competencies
Use Of Language Skills
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers