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Education:

Essential: Medical degree with post graduate degree in Public Health and/or Epidemiology.

Experience:

Essential: At least 10 years of experience in communicable disease control and immunization, including considerable experience obtained in an international context. Experience in leading a team and programme management.

Desirable: International experience with disease surveillance, laboratory coordination, outbreak investigation/control.

Skills:

•  Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Proven ability to work closely in harmony with government and international officials at all levels.
•  Excellent management skills.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and expertise of all aspects of immunization, including surveillance.
• Knowledge and understanding of current public health issues, disease epidemiology and control.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

WHO Competencies:

•  Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources.

Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 92,731 (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 2542 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.

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