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Public Health Laboratory Scientist (HTP & AMR) – WHO
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of RED and overall guidance of DPM, the incumbent will:
- Contribute to WHO’s organization-wide work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies, strategies, programmes of work, and annual work-plans in areas related to laboratory aspects of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Guide and provide technical support to develop regional and national policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, standards, SoPs / diagnostic protocols, Quality assistance Schemes and strategic directions for development and effective management of laboratory support in the Region for prevention and control of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Establish and technically oversee regional laboratory expert networks and represent the SEAR in global experts networks highlighting the specifics of the region;
- Conduct technical evaluations of laboratory diagnostics, equipment and related consumables on behalf of the WHE;
- Support field level laboratory response during outbreaks and pandemics by being deployed to countries for technically supporting them;
- Coordinate and assist Member States in implementing WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance together with other stakeholders of AMR prevention and control with a specific focus on laboratory-based AMR intervention efforts including overseeing the Regional External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAP) with the WHO-CC in Thailand; and
- Any other duties as assigned by RED.
Eligibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medical or Biomedical fields. Advanced Post Graduate degree with specialization in laboratory science.
Desirable: Training in molecular techniques. Training in Public Health or Public health laboratory practice is an added advantage.
Experience
Essential:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in public health laboratory science in infectious diseases with special focus on, high threat pathogens in diagnosis and/or research including 5 years of international experience.
- Expert knowledge in and using molecular technique for rapid typing, thorough knowledge of microbiological, clinical and laboratory surveillance.
- Previous experience and understanding of infectious disease laboratory diagnostics with focus on HTP related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories are useful.
- Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the emergency preparedness and response team both in the laboratory setting, field laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.
Desirable: Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant is an advantage.
Skills
- Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices.
- Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills: Expert knowledge of English.
Benefits
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 88,162 (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, and currently amounts to USD 2439 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.
Program Venue
New Delhi
India
Eligible Regions
All Regions
All Countries
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Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island, Congo (Republic)
Application Process
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Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Job Posting: Dec 31, 2020, 12:56:53 PM
Closing Date: Jan 22, 2021, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Organization: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule: Full-time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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Description
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of RED and overall guidance of DPM, the incumbent will:
- Contribute to WHO’s organization-wide work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies, strategies, programmes of work, and annual work-plans in areas related to laboratory aspects of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Guide and provide technical support to develop regional and national policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, standards, SoPs / diagnostic protocols, Quality assistance Schemes and strategic directions for development and effective management of laboratory support in the Region for prevention and control of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Establish and technically oversee regional laboratory expert networks and represent the SEAR in global experts networks highlighting the specifics of the region;
- Conduct technical evaluations of laboratory diagnostics, equipment and related consumables on behalf of the WHE;
- Support field level laboratory response during outbreaks and pandemics by being deployed to countries for technically supporting them;
- Coordinate and assist Member States in implementing WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance together with other stakeholders of AMR prevention and control with a specific focus on laboratory-based AMR intervention efforts including overseeing the Regional External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAP) with the WHO-CC in Thailand; and
- Any other duties as assigned by RED.
Eligibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medical or Biomedical fields. Advanced Post Graduate degree with specialization in laboratory science.
Desirable: Training in molecular techniques. Training in Public Health or Public health laboratory practice is an added advantage.
Experience
Essential:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in public health laboratory science in infectious diseases with special focus on, high threat pathogens in diagnosis and/or research including 5 years of international experience.
- Expert knowledge in and using molecular technique for rapid typing, thorough knowledge of microbiological, clinical and laboratory surveillance.
- Previous experience and understanding of infectious disease laboratory diagnostics with focus on HTP related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories are useful.
- Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the emergency preparedness and response team both in the laboratory setting, field laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.
Desirable: Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant is an advantage.
Skills
- Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices.
- Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills: Expert knowledge of English.
Benefits
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 88,162 (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, and currently amounts to USD 2439 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.
Program Venue
New Delhi
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
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Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Job Posting: Dec 31, 2020, 12:56:53 PM
Closing Date: Jan 22, 2021, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Organization: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule: Full-time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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Description
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of RED and overall guidance of DPM, the incumbent will:
- Contribute to WHO’s organization-wide work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies, strategies, programmes of work, and annual work-plans in areas related to laboratory aspects of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Guide and provide technical support to develop regional and national policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, standards, SoPs / diagnostic protocols, Quality assistance Schemes and strategic directions for development and effective management of laboratory support in the Region for prevention and control of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Establish and technically oversee regional laboratory expert networks and represent the SEAR in global experts networks highlighting the specifics of the region;
- Conduct technical evaluations of laboratory diagnostics, equipment and related consumables on behalf of the WHE;
- Support field level laboratory response during outbreaks and pandemics by being deployed to countries for technically supporting them;
- Coordinate and assist Member States in implementing WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance together with other stakeholders of AMR prevention and control with a specific focus on laboratory-based AMR intervention efforts including overseeing the Regional External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAP) with the WHO-CC in Thailand; and
- Any other duties as assigned by RED.
Eligibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medical or Biomedical fields. Advanced Post Graduate degree with specialization in laboratory science.
Desirable: Training in molecular techniques. Training in Public Health or Public health laboratory practice is an added advantage.
Experience
Essential:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in public health laboratory science in infectious diseases with special focus on, high threat pathogens in diagnosis and/or research including 5 years of international experience.
- Expert knowledge in and using molecular technique for rapid typing, thorough knowledge of microbiological, clinical and laboratory surveillance.
- Previous experience and understanding of infectious disease laboratory diagnostics with focus on HTP related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories are useful.
- Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the emergency preparedness and response team both in the laboratory setting, field laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.
Desirable: Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant is an advantage.
Skills
- Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices.
- Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills: Expert knowledge of English.
Benefits
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 88,162 (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, and currently amounts to USD 2439 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.
Program Venue
New Delhi
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
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Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Job Posting: Dec 31, 2020, 12:56:53 PM
Closing Date: Jan 22, 2021, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Organization: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule: Full-time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of RED and overall guidance of DPM, the incumbent will:
- Contribute to WHO’s organization-wide work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies, strategies, programmes of work, and annual work-plans in areas related to laboratory aspects of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Guide and provide technical support to develop regional and national policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, standards, SoPs / diagnostic protocols, Quality assistance Schemes and strategic directions for development and effective management of laboratory support in the Region for prevention and control of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);
- Establish and technically oversee regional laboratory expert networks and represent the SEAR in global experts networks highlighting the specifics of the region;
- Conduct technical evaluations of laboratory diagnostics, equipment and related consumables on behalf of the WHE;
- Support field level laboratory response during outbreaks and pandemics by being deployed to countries for technically supporting them;
- Coordinate and assist Member States in implementing WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance together with other stakeholders of AMR prevention and control with a specific focus on laboratory-based AMR intervention efforts including overseeing the Regional External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAP) with the WHO-CC in Thailand; and
- Any other duties as assigned by RED.
BENIFITS
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 88,162 (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, and currently amounts to USD 2439 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.
Eligibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medical or Biomedical fields. Advanced Post Graduate degree with specialization in laboratory science.
Desirable: Training in molecular techniques. Training in Public Health or Public health laboratory practice is an added advantage.
Experience
Essential:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in public health laboratory science in infectious diseases with special focus on, high threat pathogens in diagnosis and/or research including 5 years of international experience.
- Expert knowledge in and using molecular technique for rapid typing, thorough knowledge of microbiological, clinical and laboratory surveillance.
- Previous experience and understanding of infectious disease laboratory diagnostics with focus on HTP related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories are useful.
- Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the emergency preparedness and response team both in the laboratory setting, field laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.
Desirable: Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant is an advantage.
Skills
- Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices.
- Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills: Expert knowledge of English.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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Grade: P5
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Job Posting: Dec 31, 2020, 12:56:53 PM
Closing Date: Jan 22, 2021, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Organization: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule: Full-time
