National Level Surveillance Oficer at WHO, Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline: 25 February 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Level Surveillance Oficer in Nairobi, Kenya. The duration of this post is 6 months.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Key Job Responsibilities

The National Level Surveillance Oficer will perform the following functions:

• Programme Planning, Coordination,  Management and Partnerships
• VPD Surveillance
• Supplementary Immunization Activities
• Routine Immunization Activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• University degree in Medicine.
• Advanced level degree related to medicine, public health, or emergency response (e.g. Masters in Epidemiology, MPH, etc)
• At least 5 year’s of relevant experience in the planning, development and implementation of the infectious disease control and prevention program, including epidemic prevention and control
• At least 5 year’s working experience in Global Polio Eradication programme, including the implementation and assessment of AFP Surveillance, Supplementary Immunization Activities and Routine Immunization programme
• Relevant experience in other Vaccine preventable disease programmes including VPD Surveillance and Immunization e.g. measles, NNT, yellow fever, meningitis, COVID-19 etc
• Relevant experience in disease outbreak preparedness, investigation and response
• Capacity to plan, implement and evaluate disease surveillance systems
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects and human resources, build partnerships with multiple partners in health
• Ability to formulate clear and comprehensive strategies, plans and budgets.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask and produce results under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity for data analysis, computer proficiency and good writing skills
• Expert knowledge of  spoken and written English language is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of another UN language will be an asset.
• Nationality of Kenya.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit WHO.