Technical Jobs at WHO, Phenom Penh, Cambodia

Position: Technical Officer (Epidemiology)

About Position

World Health Organization (WHO) is actively working in different health sectors to improvise the health of the world. It carries out different operations to boost the health and hygiene of the population from a socially backward zone. Similarly, a special chamber of the organization has been working in Cambodia to prevent the misery and demise of humans due to communicable diseases and poor hygiene. WHO is seeking highly prominent and dynamic Technical Officer with excellent technical expertise to assist in the project of Cambodia. The position holder will join the team and operate under the periphery and policy of Emerging Disease Surveillance and Response (ESR).

Roles and responsibilities

In particular, the position holder will be doing the following duties on a priority basis

•  Provide technical advice to the government in further developing Applied Epidemiology Training in Cambodia.
• Similarly, support capacity building strategies by providing course materials and supervising trainees of Applied Epidemiology Training in Cambodia
• Advise on human health epidemiology for Veterinary Epidemiology Training as well as supervise trainees of the program.
• Identify needs for technical assistance and to work with Ministry of Health (MoH) and other WHO staff to strengthen core capacity in national communicable diseases surveillance, risk assessment and response to ensure MoH can meet APSED 2010 and IHR 2005 requirements
• Also, provide technical advice to the government and collaborate with partners in influenza and respiratory disease surveillance, and pandemic preparedness and response.
• Assist in the joint MoH – WHO investigation and response to communicable disease outbreaks and unusual health events in Cambodia as the need arises.
• In addition to that, analyze and interpret epidemiological information and share with partners.
• Furthermore, assist in any other tasks as instructed by the Head of Country Office.

Requirements

• University degree (Masters) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science, Epidemiology or related field.
• In addition to that, at least seven years of work experience in epidemiology and /or public health. Preferably also  Field Epidemiology Training Programme, including experience at the international level.

Furthermore,

• Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health and epidemiology.
• Significant knowledge and skills in communicable disease control, including teaching and advisory techniques.
• Ability to develop plans, organize resources and take actions to ensure objectives are achieved within realistic timeframes.
• Very good interpersonal skills as well as ability to work independently and to take initiative.