Roster for Technical Officer (NCD Surveillance)

World Health Organization - WHO WP_FJI Fiji

Roster Closes 31 Mar 2026 14 days left

Overview

Establish a strong WHO presence to implement Country Cooperation Strategies aligned with Member States’ health development priorities, focusing on Non-Communicable Diseases prevention and control in the South Pacific Region.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical input on NCD surveillance, investigation, and control.
  • Undertake research on NCD public health topics.
  • Conduct implementation of a research agenda on NCDs.
  • Monitor work plans and budgets.
  • Analyze data of best practices in NCD prevention and control.
  • Participate in community outreach activities.
  • Exchange information with counterparts and partners.
  • Review and ensure quality assurance of contractual engagements.
  • Build capacity of Member states/national workforce to establish and strengthen NCD surveillance systems.
Required Experience

At least five years of experience, with proven international exposure, in non-communicable diseases focusing on investigation, surveillance, and control. First-hand working experience at the country level, preferably resource limited country settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, or medicine, or health information management preferably with specialization on non-communicable diseases. Advanced degree (master’s level or above) in public health or public health administration or information technology or epidemiology with a specialization in disease control surveillance is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent knowledge in English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
1 year
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Annual base salary starting at USD 70,212 (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 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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