Public Health support Officer (disease control)

Overview
Coordinate and support initiatives for communicable disease control and immunization.

You have:

A minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the position.
A University degree in a relevant field (such as public health, epidemiology, statistics, or another medical field).
Expert knowledge of English.
Professional experience providing technical or programme services to national counterparts, Ministry of Health, and other partners on communicable disease related issues.
Training or specialization in communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases.
Contract
This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It’s a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary
The salary for this job should be more than 1,191 USD.

Salary for a NO-B contract in Thimphu
The salary of a NO-B depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 113,918 BTN (~1,191 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
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Details
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Serve as the programme focal point for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program with responsibility for the overall planning, development, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive and effective programme. To collaborate with Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) and the MoH in strengthening laboratory aspects of communicable diseases, immunization, and AMR programs. To support the MOH in the identification of priority of policy interventions for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program and assist in aligning regional strategic plans with the country plans and priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of NPO (Administration, Planning and Programme Management), the incumbent will perform the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. 1.Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies. Technically support The documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners’ experiences the analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of data and information related to communicable diseases and outbreaks the identification of disease sources and provision of recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, as well as the implementation of preventative and control measures the monitoring of the national burden of communicable diseases or factors, especially through health information systems and health research activities the coordination of the development or enhancement of information systems on communicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Support the efficient and effective management, as well as coordination of expertise, to provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity building in the area of communicable and noncommunicable diseases(C-NCD) control. Support the development of action plans for the inclusion of disease prevention and control interventions across the life course and continuum of care. Coordinate the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines, and tools to support the implementation of disease control projects. Support the management of operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology, and health surveys. Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies. Technically support the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners’ experiences. The analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of data and information related to communicable and noncommunicable diseases and outbreaks; the identification of disease sources and provision of recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, and the implementation of preventative and control measures. The monitoring of the national burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases or factors, especially through health information systems and health research activities. Coordinate the enhancement of existing information systems on communicable and noncommunicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards universal health coverage (UHC).Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to serve as technical communication focal point with the public on communicable diseases in the country and propose new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Support advocacy and building and strengthening of partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address communicable and noncommunicable disease control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A University degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as public health, epidemiology, statistics, or another medical field). Desirable: Training or specialization in communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases.

Experience
Essential: A minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the position (in communicable or noncommunicable disease control programmes) at the national level. Desirable: Professional experience providing technical or programme services to national counterparts, Ministry of Health, and other partners on communicable disease related issues. Relevant work experience, with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners, non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.

Skills
Transmissions, methods of diagnosis, development, and treatment of communicable diseases. Prevention and control of communicable diseases Best practices of international organizations in the related disease control areas. Knowledge to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of health programme interventions. Health and safety regulations. Analytical and organizational skills. Skills for engaging in collaborative multi-sectoral partnerships and with stakeholders and partners

WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BTN 1,367,021 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.