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VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Position
Title:
SSA/Epidemiologist (SSA/EPI)
Title:
SSA/Epidemiologist (SSA/EPI)
Type
of Appointment: Special Service
Agreement (SSA)
of Appointment: Special Service
Agreement (SSA)
Duration
of contract: 4 months
of contract: 4 months
Grade:
NOA
NOA
Duty
Station:
WHO/Kigali office
Station:
WHO/Kigali office
Application
deadlines: 7 February 2017 before 3:00 PM
deadlines: 7 February 2017 before 3:00 PM
Background
and Justification
and Justification
In
the framework of One UN in Rwanda, WHO is participating in the joint project
ending in 2017, named “strengthening human security by enhancing resilience to
natural disasters and climate-related threats in Ngororero District”, for which
there is a need of accelerated direct implementation.
the framework of One UN in Rwanda, WHO is participating in the joint project
ending in 2017, named “strengthening human security by enhancing resilience to
natural disasters and climate-related threats in Ngororero District”, for which
there is a need of accelerated direct implementation.
Moreover,
as of 22 January 2017, there are 52,634 Burundian refugees living in Mahama
Camp which was established in April 2015 following the mass influx of refugees
fleeing election related violence. The camp is growing as new arrivals continue
be registered every day. UNHCR provides a basic health response for all
refugees, through the establishment of two health centers to respond to the
health needs of the refugee population including preventive and curative
services; however there is a critical gap in the area of epidemic and nutrition
surveillance.
as of 22 January 2017, there are 52,634 Burundian refugees living in Mahama
Camp which was established in April 2015 following the mass influx of refugees
fleeing election related violence. The camp is growing as new arrivals continue
be registered every day. UNHCR provides a basic health response for all
refugees, through the establishment of two health centers to respond to the
health needs of the refugee population including preventive and curative
services; however there is a critical gap in the area of epidemic and nutrition
surveillance.
Re-emerging
malaria epidemic situation, ongoing typhoid situation, high incidence of
respiratory and diarrheal diseases are serious health care issues to note,
which warrant the operating of a strong surveillance system. In addition,
considering the regional diseases trends and on-going new arrivals linked to
suboptimal WASH situation in Mahama, the threat of serious outbreaks like
cholera, yellow fever importation, cannot be underestimated; and serious
outbreaks like cholera may produce catastrophic outcomes including fatalities
especially among children and other vulnerable groups in dense refugee camps
like Mahama which is still in emergency phase.
malaria epidemic situation, ongoing typhoid situation, high incidence of
respiratory and diarrheal diseases are serious health care issues to note,
which warrant the operating of a strong surveillance system. In addition,
considering the regional diseases trends and on-going new arrivals linked to
suboptimal WASH situation in Mahama, the threat of serious outbreaks like
cholera, yellow fever importation, cannot be underestimated; and serious
outbreaks like cholera may produce catastrophic outcomes including fatalities
especially among children and other vulnerable groups in dense refugee camps
like Mahama which is still in emergency phase.
WHO,
WFP and UNHCR undertook a nutrition survey on malnutrition in all six refugee
camps in the Country in October 2015 which proved that the prevalence of
malnutrition in these refugee camps is above the public health threshold of
severity?
WFP and UNHCR undertook a nutrition survey on malnutrition in all six refugee
camps in the Country in October 2015 which proved that the prevalence of
malnutrition in these refugee camps is above the public health threshold of
severity?
In
light of this, there is a very high and a crucial need for WHO to continue to
provide technical support to the integrated epidemic surveillance health
facility and community based, and hygiene promotion in the camps to prevent
epidemics. There is also a need to strengthen the nutrition surveillance and
response in the camps to reverse the current critical trends of malnutrition
light of this, there is a very high and a crucial need for WHO to continue to
provide technical support to the integrated epidemic surveillance health
facility and community based, and hygiene promotion in the camps to prevent
epidemics. There is also a need to strengthen the nutrition surveillance and
response in the camps to reverse the current critical trends of malnutrition
This
include direct engagement in terms of technical support to uphold the minimal
standards of surveillance, field visits, continuous capacity building of health
care providers in the front line, community capacity developments to beef up
the resilience, provide minimal gear to respond outbreaks and explore possible
avenues to tap into national surveillance system for synergy and sustainability
as well as enhance the response capacity.
include direct engagement in terms of technical support to uphold the minimal
standards of surveillance, field visits, continuous capacity building of health
care providers in the front line, community capacity developments to beef up
the resilience, provide minimal gear to respond outbreaks and explore possible
avenues to tap into national surveillance system for synergy and sustainability
as well as enhance the response capacity.
To
this end, WHO Rwanda seeks an energetic and result oriented epidemiologist,
with good understanding of health delivery, health systems and emergency
context, policies, planning and management issues related to epidemic and
nutrition surveillance in Rwanda to respond the above mentioned needs for a
period of 4 months.
this end, WHO Rwanda seeks an energetic and result oriented epidemiologist,
with good understanding of health delivery, health systems and emergency
context, policies, planning and management issues related to epidemic and
nutrition surveillance in Rwanda to respond the above mentioned needs for a
period of 4 months.
Job
Dimension
Dimension
Under
the guidance of the NPO/DPC of WHO Rwanda office, the SSA epidemiologist will
ensure the implementation of health activities of the project named
“strengthening human security by enhancing resilience to natural disasters and
climate-related threats in Ngororero District”, under WHO responsibility. The
incumbent will provide technical support at strengthening the disease
surveillance and response, and support capacity building of the district to
improve access to basic quality healthcare for the communities.
the guidance of the NPO/DPC of WHO Rwanda office, the SSA epidemiologist will
ensure the implementation of health activities of the project named
“strengthening human security by enhancing resilience to natural disasters and
climate-related threats in Ngororero District”, under WHO responsibility. The
incumbent will provide technical support at strengthening the disease
surveillance and response, and support capacity building of the district to
improve access to basic quality healthcare for the communities.
Following
the results of the nutrition survey conducted by UNHCR , WFP and WHO in the 6
refugees in October 2015 where it was observed that the prevalence of
malnutrition is above the public health threshold of severity ( 44% of children
under five with stunting, 7% with acute malnutrition, 44% with anemia), and the
risk of epidemics in the refugees camp as demonstrated by typhoid fever
outbreak in Mahama refugee camp, the SSA Epidemiologist in collaboration with
UNHCR, MIDIMAR, MOH and implementing partners, will provide in addition, the
technical support for monitoring and evaluation of response activities in
health and nutrition sectors in the 6 refugee camps and existing refugee
reception centers for the prevention and control of malnutrition and epidemics.
the results of the nutrition survey conducted by UNHCR , WFP and WHO in the 6
refugees in October 2015 where it was observed that the prevalence of
malnutrition is above the public health threshold of severity ( 44% of children
under five with stunting, 7% with acute malnutrition, 44% with anemia), and the
risk of epidemics in the refugees camp as demonstrated by typhoid fever
outbreak in Mahama refugee camp, the SSA Epidemiologist in collaboration with
UNHCR, MIDIMAR, MOH and implementing partners, will provide in addition, the
technical support for monitoring and evaluation of response activities in
health and nutrition sectors in the 6 refugee camps and existing refugee
reception centers for the prevention and control of malnutrition and epidemics.
The
day-to-day supervision of the incumbent will be done by the NPO/DPC. Additional
technical guidance to the incumbent will be provided by relevant WCO Focal
Points such as Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Nutrition, Immunization and NPO
Malaria Officers. The SSA Epidemiologist is also expected to work as a team
with the district authorities and clinical staff in health facilities.
day-to-day supervision of the incumbent will be done by the NPO/DPC. Additional
technical guidance to the incumbent will be provided by relevant WCO Focal
Points such as Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Nutrition, Immunization and NPO
Malaria Officers. The SSA Epidemiologist is also expected to work as a team
with the district authorities and clinical staff in health facilities.
Tasks
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
For
strengthening nutrition surveillance and epidemic surveillance activities in
the 6 refugees camp, particularly in the most populated Mahama refugees camp
and the implementation of the project named “strengthening human security by
enhancing resilience to natural disasters and climate-related threats in
Ngororero District; the Epidemiologist will be responsible for the following
tasks:
strengthening nutrition surveillance and epidemic surveillance activities in
the 6 refugees camp, particularly in the most populated Mahama refugees camp
and the implementation of the project named “strengthening human security by
enhancing resilience to natural disasters and climate-related threats in
Ngororero District; the Epidemiologist will be responsible for the following
tasks:
1.
In collaboration with District Health Officer (DHO) of Ngororero, the
epidemiologist will undertake the following tasks:
In collaboration with District Health Officer (DHO) of Ngororero, the
epidemiologist will undertake the following tasks:
- Support
the district to develop Disaster Risk Management plan in health sector - Ensure
the implementation related to the provision of medical and laboratory
equipment for Sovu health centers in Ngororero district. - Strengthen
the data collection, analysis and dissemination to help assess needs and
health and nutrition-related risks in vulnerable communities in Ngororero
district including technical contribution to the district food, health and
nutrition bulletin.
2.
Support the district to strengthen capacities of health professionals and CHWs
to provide quality health services including IMCI, sexual and reproductive
health.
Support the district to strengthen capacities of health professionals and CHWs
to provide quality health services including IMCI, sexual and reproductive
health.
3.
Support at strengthening nutrition and disease surveillance, outbreak
preparedness and response in Ngororero district.
Support at strengthening nutrition and disease surveillance, outbreak
preparedness and response in Ngororero district.
4.
In collaboration with MOH, MIDIMAR, UNHCR at central level and the District
Health Officers (DHO) of districts in which are located the 6 refugees’ camps
and the reception centers for refugees, the epidemiologist will undertake the
following tasks:
In collaboration with MOH, MIDIMAR, UNHCR at central level and the District
Health Officers (DHO) of districts in which are located the 6 refugees’ camps
and the reception centers for refugees, the epidemiologist will undertake the
following tasks:
- Monitor
the health and nutrition situation in the six refugee camps and reception
centers, in collaboration with other health partners - Map
the existing Health, Food and Nutrition data and related indicators
included in the existing health and nutrition surveillance system (HMIS,
surveys); - Provide
supportive supervision for health, food and nutrition data collection,
entry and analysis; - Provide
support to elaborate quarterly health and nutrition bulletins; - Provide
recommendations and build capacity of health workers at all levels in
response to the identified health and nutrition challenges, in collaboration
with partners; - Assess
and document the risk factors for malnutrition in selected refugee camps; - Support
at strengthening disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response
in Mahama refugee camp and Burundian reception centers.
5.
Ensure adequate visibility for WHO by representing the organization in all
refugee response coordination meetings at central level;
Ensure adequate visibility for WHO by representing the organization in all
refugee response coordination meetings at central level;
6.
Coordinate writing and dissemination of weekly or monthly health situation
reports highlighting the general context, epidemiological situation, on-going
health and nutrition response and gaps in refugee camps.
Coordinate writing and dissemination of weekly or monthly health situation
reports highlighting the general context, epidemiological situation, on-going
health and nutrition response and gaps in refugee camps.
7.
Participate in writing of scientific manuscripts for peer reviewed journals
Participate in writing of scientific manuscripts for peer reviewed journals
8.
Undertake any other task assigned by the WR.
Undertake any other task assigned by the WR.
Required
Profile
Profile
Education:
Essential: Master’s degree in
Epidemiology or Public Health.
Desirable: specialized training in communicable diseases.
Epidemiology or Public Health.
Desirable: specialized training in communicable diseases.
Skills
and Competences:
and Competences:
- Good
understanding of health delivery, health systems and emergency context,
policies, planning
and
management issues in Rwanda;
management issues in Rwanda;
- Excellent
oral and written communication (report writing), computer and data
analysis skills with ability to use MS Word, Epi Info, Excel and
PowerPoint; - Excellent
interpersonal, cross cultural and negotiation skills; ability to convene
and work with all relevant national and international stakeholders and
partners involved in the emergency response; - Organized
and flexible with working hours and ready to work for long hours when
required; - Energetic
and able to work in basic conditions
Experience:
- At
least two years’ experience working in the field of diseases surveillance,
emergency public
health
and communicable diseases;
and communicable diseases;
- Experience
in nutrition in emergencies; and previous work experience as a public
health officer with the MOH, UN or a reputable international NGO will be
an added advantage;
Language:
- Excellent
knowledge of English, - Good
working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Written
application accompanied by a detailed CV including three referees should be
addressed to the WHO Representative Country Office/Rwanda, Kacyiru, Ebenezer
House, KACYIRU Boulevard de l’Umuganda; or send an e-mail on afwcorw@who.int, not later than 7 October 2016
before 1:00 pm.
application accompanied by a detailed CV including three referees should be
addressed to the WHO Representative Country Office/Rwanda, Kacyiru, Ebenezer
House, KACYIRU Boulevard de l’Umuganda; or send an e-mail on afwcorw@who.int, not later than 7 October 2016
before 1:00 pm.
Enclose:
–
Motivation Letter,
Motivation Letter,
–
Detailed CV,
Detailed CV,
–
Copies of Education qualification,
Copies of Education qualification,
–
Copy of ID card.
Copy of ID card.
Addenda:
Kindly
note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications
without all the above requirements will not be considered. All application
materials will not be returned.
without all the above requirements will not be considered. All application
materials will not be returned.
This
application is open only to Rwandan Nationals.
application is open only to Rwandan Nationals.
The
deadline for application is 07 February 2017 before 3:00 pm
deadline for application is 07 February 2017 before 3:00 pm
Dr
Olushayo OLU
Olushayo OLU
WHO
Representative/Rwanda Sd
Representative/Rwanda Sd
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