Roster for Information Management Associate (IMA)

Overview

The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster for the WHO Health Emergency Programme (WHE), Nepal. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and may subsequently be selected for assignments in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables.

Tasks Summary

• Follow up on potential public health events detected through media monitoring and surveillance systems.
• Support capacity-building and strengthening of the surveillance system at the sub-national level.
• Generate timely information reports on public health events or emergencies.
• Communicate and coordinate with districts/local bodies/health facilities and stakeholders for information collection and situation reports.
• Prepare infographics, data visualizations, and statistical/epidemiological summaries.
• Prepare and update digital maps for emergency operations.
• Collect and manage data for user-friendly information portals/websites, periodic updates, reports, newsletters, and web/social media information products.
• Update databases on human, logistic, and financial resources for health.
• Support the development of relevant websites/platforms, web and mobile-based applications, and other ICT innovations.
• Support the implementation of training and capacity building activities in information and emergency risk management.
• Undertake/facilitate the installation, maintenance, and training for ICT, data storage, power back-up, and office equipment.
• Coordinate with Emergency Operation Centres and relevant line ministries to obtain information for health sector preparedness and response.
• Support inter-sectoral and inter-cluster coordination by providing updated information and data.
• Support liaisons between various health divisions and networks for coordination of ERM and Health Security activities.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in information management or related area.
• Relevant working experience with the WHO and UN agencies is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Essential: Completion of secondary level education
• Desirable: University degree in computer science, information management, public health, or management is an asset.

Other Details

Languages Required:

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: The duration of the contract will depend on the needs of the functions and availability of the funds.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Monthly Salary: (Net of tax) NPR 97,279.00 (SSA Level 5) at a single rate