The World Health Organization (WHO) is excited to announce a job opening for a Health Emergency Officer in the Health Emergency Programme, specifically within the CPCP (Country Preparedness and Response) team, starting in March 2025. This vital position is essential for strengthening global health systems and enhancing readiness to respond to health emergencies effectively.
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As a Health Emergency Officer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and implementing emergency preparedness and response activities at the country level. Your expertise will help ensure that communities are equipped to face health threats, ultimately saving lives and promoting resilience.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for public health and emergency response, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role. Join us in our mission to improve health outcomes and safeguard communities worldwide!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as epidemiology, public health, or another medical field).
Desirable: Training in applied epidemiology
Experience
Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health; planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country and/or at regional level). Experience required in strengthening country capacities and response to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks.
Experience in working partnerships for health policy and strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, or recovery especially in a developing country setting.
Desirable: Experience in or knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and/or experience with United Nations funds and programmes. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
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Skills
The principles and programmes of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR). The development and coordination of health policy and/or strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems. Excellent oral and writing skills, including for reports, oral presentations and technical documents.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
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Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2709 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
