The Neglected Tropical Diseases Unit (NTD) is located within the Department of Communicable Diseases (DCD) at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO). In close collaboration with WHO/HQ and the relevant WHO Country Offices, the NTD Unit works with EMR Member States, stakeholders and partners to implement the global WHO NTD Roadmap, with the objective of reducing the burden of disease within the EMR through prevention, control and elimination of NTDs.
1. Collect and analyze data and maintain up-to-date programmatic information on leishmaniasis and other Neglected Tropical Diseases from Member States in the Region;
Essential\: First university degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology or a related field.
Desirable\: Training in areas related to communicable disease surveillance. An advanced university degree (Masters Level or above) in public health, communicable diseases or epidemiology.
Essential\: At least two years’ experience in communicable disease surveillance, at least one year of which is in neglected tropical diseases including data analysis and report writing.
Desirable\: Experience in working with international organizations. Excellent knowledge of public health interventions. Familiarity with WHO Integrated Data Platform, developing surveillance tools, experience with monitoring and evaluation of communicable disease control programmes and experience with engaging key stakeholders would be important assets.
Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of French or Arabic.
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 47,895 (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 1173 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.
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