UN Volunteer - Communicable Diseases Control Programme

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. Established in 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, ensure that everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable through partnerships with people and countries. WHO operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees dedicated to improving global health outcomes.

Job Overview:
The UN Volunteer will support the WHO Egypt Country Office’s communicable diseases control programme, particularly focusing on the humanitarian health response in Gaza. This role involves collaboration with national health authorities to enhance disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, infection prevention, and public health risk communication. The volunteer will gain hands-on experience in public health, outbreak control, and humanitarian response dynamics, contributing to both national and regional health initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Management, Surveillance & Reporting: Collect, clean, analyze, and report surveillance data on communicable diseases in Egypt, develop dashboards for disease trends, prepare situation reports, and coordinate with the WHO Gaza response team.
• Community Outreach, Risk Communication & Public Health Education: Support public health campaigns, design communication materials, engage with NGOs and community groups, and monitor health information gaps.
• Program Implementation Support & Humanitarian Response: Assist in implementing disease control interventions, participate in field visits, and monitor the impact of WHO-supported interventions.
• Capacity Building & Training Assistance: Support training sessions for healthcare workers and contribute to training materials for the Gaza context.
• Report Writing, Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Draft reports, document best practices, and support knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Liaison and Coordination with Partners: Coordinate with health authorities and humanitarian partners, participate in meetings, and follow up on action items.
• Any other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, experience in public health or related fields, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiency in data management and reporting tools is essential, along with excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Educational Background:
A degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field is required. Additional certifications or training in communicable diseases or humanitarian response would be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in public health, disease surveillance, or humanitarian response. Experience working in a multicultural environment or with international organizations is preferred.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable. Additional languages may be beneficial depending on the context of the work.

Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role with a focus on full-time engagement. The living conditions in Cairo are favorable, with access to various services and a good quality of life. The role may involve travel within Egypt and potentially to Gaza, depending on the humanitarian context.