Overview
The Tobacco Surveillance Officer will provide technical and operational support for the coordination and implementation of regional initiatives related to tobacco control, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to Member States in the planning and implementation of youth and adult tobacco-related surveys, and in building systematic surveillance mechanisms.
- Support Member States in the collection of alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) data.
- Support Member States in the analysis of survey data and the development of data dissemination mechanisms.
- Support the collection and validation of data for global reports on the tobacco epidemic and tobacco use trends.
- Support the Tobacco Control team in regional tobacco control policy and data analysis, including development of technical materials.
- Support development of manuscript to publish project lessons.
- Actively participate in relevant working groups and forums, and contribute to reports and analyses on tobacco-related issues.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of national or international experience in public health, epidemiology, public policy, or socio-economic development. Experience in managing or working with public health data related to risk factors, health outcomes, and health policies. Experience working with the World Health Organization (WHO), other United Nations (UN) agencies, or international organizations. Experience working in developing countries.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. Desirable: Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, Medical Degree or related discipline.
