Overview
Lead WHO's emergency response programme at national or subnational level, coordinating all aspects of the emergency programme to ensure a concerted approach in areas of emergency information management, preparedness, risk assessments, and infectious hazard management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead WHO's emergency response programme at national or subnational level.
- Advise the Ministry of Health on the establishment/strengthening of an Emergency Management System /Emergency Operation Centre (IMS/EOC).
- Coordinate the development, distribution and use of Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) for IMS functions and field activities.
- Oversee the management and distribution of national medical stockpiles.
- Coordinate all aspects of the emergency programme at the country level.
- Support national and local health authorities and partner organizations.
- Assess and map existing and emerging health risks in the country.
- Assess health needs of affected populations.
- Assess capacities for emergency management and develop a national Health Emergency Response Plan.
- Review the National Health Plan /National Health Emergency Response Plan as needed.
- Mobilize and coordinate resources, oversee operational and strategic planning of health response plans.
- Represent WHO to external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with other agencies and I/NGOs.
- Lead the planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies, operational and HR plans.
- Manage sensitive issues arising from the emergency.
- Oversee the development a detailed task-based work plan and budget.
- Ensure the country has accessible contingency funds for immediate response to emergencies.
- Determine staffing needs and ensure mobilization of required human resources.
- Provide leadership, motivation, guidance, and performance management of staff and experts.
- Take concrete measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all WHO responders.
- Authorize the release of related information, communications, advocacy products and statements.
- Monitor and provide guidance and briefings to senior and elected officials.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 10 years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in multi-sectoral coordination, strengthening country capacities and responding to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters or complex emergencies. Experience in coordinating operational activities in preparedness and response with a range of actors. Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree in health-related field, management, emergency, humanitarian, disaster management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. Specialized training in emergency and outbreak management; specific training in humanitarian response. Medical degree.
