Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 29 Nov 2016
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The overall objective of the programme is to prevent and control pandemic and epidemic prone diseases in Bangladesh through working with MOHFW in
(i) building appropriate public health policies and programmes for control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases; (ii) strengthening field epidemiological capacity for outbreak investigation, detection and response to epidemics and pandemics (iii) improving epidemic forecasting and detection through real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data on infectious diseases; (iv) ensuring the availability of and access to strategic guidance for detection, verification, risk assessment, communication and public health response to public health emergencies.
Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader - Health Security and Emergencies, and direct supervision of Technical Officer - CSR/IHR, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
Provide assistance to enhance public health surveillance and informatics in Bangladesh
Ensure the surveillance data and public health informatics are harmonized at national level.
Prepare/design, create, merge multiple datasets, and maintain databases.
Oversee data entry for various diseases and conditions inclusive of analytic databases, as well as all corresponding documentation.
Produce summary tables and other output for analysis and produce regular bulletin as need.
Troubleshoot and provide advice and consultation on data management and data quality.
Develop written Standard operating procedures (SOPs) that document the processes taken to manage data or review the quality of data set.
Undertake supportive supervision, monitor and evaluate and implement surveillance and public health informatics management system at regional, zonal, district and health facility levels
Conduct training on surveillance and public health informatics software such as Excel, Access, EPi Info and GIS for national, and divisional level.
Contribute to the preparation and design of the surveillance assessment tools and coordinate the conduct of comprehensive assessment of public health surveillance/e-surveillance at national level.
Contribute to the report on the status of e-surveillance in Bangladesh in close collaboration with all partners;
Generate, monitor and share information on public health surveillance by developing all relevant advocacy materials on esurveillance in close collaboration with the CDS and Communication Unit;
Provide inputs in order to enhance partnership on e-surveillance by developing concept notes and proposals for engaging other stakeholders and raising additional funds on e-surveillance and contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the relevant programme.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
Education: Essential:
University degree in public health, science or related field.
Desirable:
-Masters level degree in Public Health, Science or related field.
Training in health management information system,
Training in Epidemiological studies or research on communicable diseases
Training in SPSS and EPIINFO.
Advanced training in mapping software such as ArcGIS.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through
this link: http://www.whed.net/
Skills:
Functional Knowledge and Skills
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-Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology and techniques in public health/epidemiology
-Knowledge of the principles of field epidemiological investigations for communicable diseases, surveys, and programme monitoring and evaluation
-Ability to develop plans and proposals
-Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
Competencies
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1) Fostering integration and teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5) Moving forward in a changing environment
Other Skills (e.g. IT)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools such as EPI Info; and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) applications.
Experience:
Essential: At least 2 (two) years of experience in the area of surveillance or public health.
Desirable: Working experience in an international organization or UN agency will be an added value.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Bangla.
Additional Information:
This position is subject to local recruitment and will be filled only by a national of Bangladesh, willing to relocate within commutable distance.
Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, child allowance, pension plan and medical insurance.
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Annual salary: (Net of tax) BDT 23,10,619 at single rate
How to apply:
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.
Please visit WHO's e- Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment.
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.