Malaria Specialist (Port Sudan) – WHO

By Osama Elsheikh Last updated Sep 17, 2024

Job Description

Job Title	Malaria Specialist – (2407245)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)	1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds)
Primary Location	Port Sudan
Closing Date	Oct 1, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Organization	EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the program is for WHO to collaborate with the Government and relevant stakeholders within the framework of Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) in significantly reducing burden related to malaria in Sudan as a public health emergency; it include prevention, control and elimination of malaria by providing strategic leadership, engaging in partnerships, resource mobilization and shaping the research agenda towards strengthening the capacity of the national program to reduce the disease burden.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, in Sudan, and the direct supervision of the Team Leader Communicable Diseases Control the incumbent will be performing the following:

1.Provide support to the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of malaria prevention and control programme activities as outlined in the country plan of action;

2.Support the implementation of vector control activities such as LLIN, IRS and larval source management.

3.Update local information to inform vector control and identify challenges to its effectiveness such as insecticide resistance and residual parasite transmission.

4.Provide technical support to the states and localities in implementing programme activities including early diagnosis, prompt and effective treatment based on symptoms, locating treatment facilities and referring patients to those facilities, prevention through promotion, and increased awareness of community about malaria and other vector borne disease prevention and control;

5.Assist in the development of detailed work plan and initiate necessary actions for the implementation of various programme components;

6.Assist NMCP with the disease burden estimation, impact and progress measurement of national control strategies. The incumbent collaborates with all concerned government departments, cross-cutting programmes, bilateral and voluntary agencies to facilitate promotion of policies and exchange of information;

7.Coordinate with vector control sub directorate and related partners including technical working groups and expert committees for supporting entomology and vector control activities including monitoring insecticide resistance, integrated vector management and other malaria vector activities;

8.Contribute to the preparation of progress report for donor-funded projects, e.g. Global Fund;

9.Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree in a health science
Desirable: Masters in Public Health or relevant field

Experience

Essential: At least five years of relevant experience in disease control programs, with emphasis on the design, implementation, or evaluation of control or elimination of vector-borne diseases.
Desirable: Working experience with the WHO or other international experience would be an asset. A minimum of 3 years of working experience in malaria and large public health projects would be an asset. Experience of work in the field of vector control in humanitarian emergency situation.

Skills

•Knowledge of the country’s situation regarding Malaria and the national response.

•Adequate knowledge of Malaria, planning, and program design, including the setting of interventions.

•Ability to apply principles of epidemiologic surveillance and operational research, mainly on infectious diseases aiming vector-borne diseases.

•Adequate knowledge of Malaria technical issues, in particular planning for access to Malaria case management including procurement and supply management.

•Ability to develop good relationships with national and subnational partners to ensure the quality of collaborative response to Malaria in the country.

•Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 68,565 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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