World Health Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 30-06-2023
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacities of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead andc oordinate the international response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Programme supports countries and coordinates international action, to prevent, prepare for,detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. The objectives of the Country Readiness Strengthening Department include the development and strengthening of core national capacities necessary to mitigate and respond to emergency risks and vulnerabilities. The Department prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low capacity countries.The Community Readiness and Resilience Unit aims to support Member States to strengthen readiness and build resilience for health emergencies in communities towards minimizing the impact of the crisis or risk, and towards a sustained recovery.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
To advance the strategic vision and workplan for the Community Readiness and Resilience Unit through evidence-informed practice and knowledge management
On behalf of CRR, act as the focal point for the COVID-19 Research Roadmap (social science in outbreak response), and similar initiatives, to define and align related programme of work with the strategic vision and work plan of CRR
As part of the global trial team, to lead community engagement and good participatory practice (GPP) for multi-country implementation of epidemic and pandemic related clinical trials such as the Global Solidarity Trial ofCOVID-19 Vaccines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Skills
Use of Language Skills