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• Ensure the planning and implementation of
  communicable diseases programmes addressing the risk of outbreak and/or
  health emergency, co-develop action plans for interventions in high-risks
  groups and recommend measures for special attention.
• In charge of monitoring the early prevention,
  detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any risks of
  outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the occurrence of
  outbreaks
• Manage the rapid response teams responsible
  for the rapid investigation of alerts, field risk assessments and early
  response.
• Support the information systems on
  Communicable Diseases and the monitoring of progress towards Universal
  Health Coverage (UHC) facilitating integration with the national health
  information systems.
• Carry out periodic reporting and treatment of
  communicable diseases activities.
• Ensure that the messages are technically
  sound and socio-culturally appropriate to induce, engage and empower
  stakeholders in the prevention, mitigation and control of risks

• Support national authorities and partners on
  equipping the health facilities with the necessary infrastructure,
  equipment, drugs, public health laboratories and blood safety, and medical
  supplies to address the existing and foreseen risks and to prevent the
  dissemination of infectious diseases within the facilities.
• Regularly monitor that health facilities
  provide quality preventive and curative health care to the affected
  population and continue to deliver routine essential health service in
  addition to responding to the cause of the crisis. Make appropriate
  recommendations where necessary.
• Support capacity building and training of local
  staff on best preventive, diagnostic, control and curative knowledge,
  practices and standards.

• Make recommendations and give guidance on
  relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as non-
  affected areas /countries in order to prevent and/or control cause of
  excess morbidity and mortality.
• Provide technical assistance on vaccination,
  enhanced surveillance, vector control, infection control (including
  personal protection), enhanced sanitation and hygiene, increased provision
  of water and/or nutrients, prepositioning of drugs and medical supplies,
  etc.

• Carry out research in etiology,
  physiopathology, transmission, reliable and rapid diagnostic, effective
  prevention and treatment of any of the causes of excess morbidity and
  mortality of the affected population and recommend remedial actions.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidates for the World Health
  Organization (WHO) Health Operations Manager career opportunity should
  hold an Advanced University degree (Master’s level or above) in Medicine,
  Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems/Services Administration or
  related field. First university degree in Medicine or Public Health from
  an accredited/recognized institute.
• Specialized training in emergency management;
  specific training in humanitarian response.
• A minimum of seven years of related
  experience, at the national and international level, in health operations,
  with proven experience in managing outbreaks and health emergencies.
  Related experience in managing human and financial resources.
• Prior work experience in outbreaks and/or
  health emergency management is desired
• Related development and implementation of strategies
  and action plans within WHO and/or UN agencies.
• Previous experience working in relevant
  non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.
• Proven skills in and knowledge of the rapid
  response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to
  public health, complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage
  difficult situations.
• Demonstrated skills will manage
  multidisciplinary and multinational staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theory,
  principles, methods and techniques of public health, communicable diseases
  and health service delivery.
• Languages: Excellent knowledge of English or
  French (depending on the country of assignment). Working knowledge of
  another WHO official language would be an asset.

• Building
  and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Communication
• Respecting
  and promoting cultural differences.
• Creating
  an empowering and motivating environment
• Promoting
  WHO’s position in health leadership
• Teamwork.
• Good
  computer skills i.e. Knowledge of office software applications..

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