Technical Officer (Health Emergency Operations Centre)

Job Summary

Technical Officer (Health Emergency Operations Centre) - Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4. Location: New Delhi, India.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HEOC Manager for the SEARO Health Emergency Operations Center, supervising all operational functions of the SEARO HEOC.
• 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 Member 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.

Education

• Essential: University degree in health sciences or public health or medicine or social sciences.
• Desirable: Emergency Management, healthservices/health administration and/or Public health training.

Experience

• Essential: 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.

Skills

• organizational and IT skills
• multi-task
• Diplomacy
• tact and courtesy

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Additional Information

• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

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