Malaria Programme Harare – Medical Officer
Medical Officer – Malaria Programme Focal Point, Harare
MEDICAL OFFICER, MALARIA PROGRAMME FOCAL POINT/IST (AFRO/13/FT344)
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No:AFRO/13/FT344
Title: Medical Officer, Malaria Programme Focal Point/IST
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two (02) years
Date: 19 August 2013
Application Deadline: 16 September 2013
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Organization unit: AFRO Africa Regional Office (AF/RGO), AF/DPC Disease Prevention and Control (AF/DPC)
East and Southern Africa Sub-region
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To reduce morbidity and mortality due to malaria in the African region.
Description of duties:
Working towards the achievement of MDGs goals and under the direct supervision of the IST Coordinator, the incumbent’s duties shall be to:
- Facilitate the work of the members of Malaria Programme at IST-ESA level;
- Develop the programme of work related to the Programmes and Strategic Objectives and ensure its implementation according to plan
- Conduct implementation of the agreed IST-ESA Malaria Programme of work;
- Work closely with the Malaria programme of members to ensure implementation at the IST-ESA level;
- Work closely with other Programmes to ensure comprehensive and integrated technical support to countries within strengthened health systems;
- Work under the policy and normative guidance of the Regional Programme Manager;
- Act as first level supervisor of the support staff within the programme;
- Perform any other duties within his/her competence as may be directed by the IST-ESA Coordinator.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Essential: Medical degree from a recognized Institution;
- Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Tropical Diseases.
- Desirable: Diploma in Malaria Control will be an asset
Skills:
- Proven experience in working with multi-disciplinary and multi national teams.
- Five years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating disease prevention and control activities at central level.
- Excellent knowledge of the strategies for prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Proven competency in modern training skills and/or epidemiological surveillance and research.
- Experience in working with various partners from multilateral and bilateral agencies as well as NGOs.
Experience:
Essential:
- At least Seven (7) years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating disease prevention and control activities at central level.
- Excellent knowledge of the strategies for prevention and control of surveillance and research.
- Experience in working with various partners from multilateral and bilateral agencies as well as NGOs.
Desirable:
Working with WHO is an asset.
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other.
- Knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset.
- Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
US$ 67,483 at single rate
US$ 72,467 with primary dependants
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