Provide technical support in the coordination of WHO programmes on epidemic and emergency preparedness and response, providing assistance to the health authorities and other relevant stakeholders in order to strengthen national preparedness, response, and core capacities under International Health Regulation IHR for emerging infectious diseases.
This will contribute to the mission of WHO Health Emergencies WHE , which is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of Health Policy Advisor Universal Health Coverage , the incumbent shall perform the following functions: Work in coordination with all technical focal points at regional and headquarters level, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office.
Provide technical assistance to national authorities in and coordinate all aspects of the WHO Health Emergencies WHE programme, at the country level, to enhance the national capability in preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, outbreaks, and health emergencies from all hazards.
Technically support the concerted approach of WHO in the areas of emergency risk management, country preparedness and International Health Regulations, risk and situation assessments, and infectious hazards management. Provide technical assistance to national authorities for prevention of health risks emerging from malnutrition, unsafe food, and unhealthy diets.
Prepare a national risk profile, assessing and mapping existing and emerging national health risks as well as populations vulnerable to, or affected by, prioritized risks, their coping capacities and health needs. Support the assessment of capacities and national, competency development systems, and recommend, plan, and facilitate the implementation of appropriate measures and training for strengthening core capacities under International Health Regulations including to manage identified risks; effectively monitor and evaluate processes, outcomes and the impact of response and recovery interventions.
