Overview
Serve as HEOC Manager for the SEARO Health Emergency Operations Center, supervising all operational functions and developing required infrastructure, plans, and procedures. During emergencies, support WHO SEARO response and assist Country Offices and Member States in establishing and activating their HEOCs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as HEOC Manager for the SEARO Health Emergency Operations Center, supervising all operational functions.
- Develop, update and manage all required Infrastructure, plans and procedures, information management products and datasets for the seamless day to day operations of the SEARO HEOC.
- During emergencies, support the WHO SEARO response through management of the SEARO HEOC and support WHO Country Offices and Member States in the Region with establishing and/or activating their HEOCs as the central coordination hub for emergency operations and the Incident Management System.
- During emergencies, ensure appropriate documentation of SEARO emergency response activities.
- Serve as focal point for all HEOC related activities and communication with SEARO Member States as well as regional network of HEOCs.
- As part of capacity building, contribute to the development and implementation of training activities on Health Emergency Operations Centers for Members States.
- Support the development of HEOCs in priority countries in the SEARO region.
- Backstop for EMO team for initial response at the onset of emergency events.
- As assigned, organize and participate in internal and external meetings, working groups and steering committees.
- Submit end of assignment report (mandatory).
- Deliver comprehensive, timely, client and solution-oriented technical and administrative support across all budget centers, proactively strengthening country office capacity through responsive engagement, collaboration, and accountability to deliver measurable results for Member States.
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience
At least five years of relevant experience including some years of international experience in public health, management, coordination or health emergency management within the UN System, government institutions, or NGOs. Desirable: Experience in coordination and external relations in health emergency operations.
Qualifications
University degree in health sciences or public health or medicine or social sciences. Desirable: Emergency Management, health services/health administration and/or Public health training.
