World Health Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Media and Communication
Apply By: 11-02-2023
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objectives: The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain all hazard emergencies, as described under the IHR (2005) and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in health emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.
Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR (CPI) Programme Area is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of countries’ preparedness for health and humanitarian emergencies, the planning of country capacity building priorities. CPI is also the Secretariat of the International Health Regulations (2005). In addition, in supporting the development of national action plans, CPI aims to establish strategic partnership and alignment with global and regional actors to ensure alignment with Member State priorities.
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