National Professional Officer (Surveillance)

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Position Title: National Professional Officer (Surveillance)
Location: Jakarta
Country: Indonesia
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO has a mission to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) focuses on enhancing country capacities for preparedness and response to health emergencies, particularly in high-risk areas.

Job Overview:
The National Professional Officer (Surveillance) position is crucial for supporting the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in Indonesia. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the WHO Representative and the Team Lead of WHE, focusing on strengthening the country's surveillance capacity and response mechanisms to public health emergencies. This role involves providing technical support to health programs, maintaining surveillance networks, and ensuring compliance with International Health Regulations. The officer will also be responsible for training and capacity building within the national public health systems, ensuring timely information gathering and analysis, and fostering partnerships to enhance surveillance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the National Professional Officer (Surveillance) include:

• Providing technical support to strengthen and maintain surveillance capacity and networks among health programs and other sectors.
• Supporting the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) related to surveillance and information management.
• Assisting in enhancing risk assessment capacities at various levels of the national public health system.
• Participating in Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployments for field investigations as necessary.
• Conducting training needs assessments and designing training programs to strengthen institutional capacity in surveillance.
• Supporting information management from surveillance mechanisms through the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) and Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC).
• Ensuring timely information gathering and analysis to facilitate appropriate responses to public health threats.
• Strengthening partnerships to support surveillance activities and ensure effective coordination of projects.
• Coordinating surveillance-related activities among technical units of the WHO Country Office. 1
• Developing activity proposals and facilitating technical monitoring and evaluation of implemented activities. 1
• Representing WHO in meetings and advocacy activities with the Ministry of Health and relevant stakeholders. 1
• Performing any other relevant tasks as requested by the WHO Representative and Team Lead.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the National Professional Officer (Surveillance) position include:

• A university degree in medicine is essential.
• A post-graduate degree in public health and/or epidemiology is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of experience in surveillance and response, preferably related to infectious diseases.
• Experience in capacity building, program planning, implementation, and monitoring is essential.
• Previous work with donors, development partners, or UN organizations is an advantage.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes:

• A university degree in medicine is essential.
• A post-graduate degree in public health and/or epidemiology is desirable, providing a strong foundation in health systems and epidemiological principles.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position includes a minimum of five years in surveillance and response, with a focus on infectious diseases. Candidates should have experience in capacity building, program planning, implementation, and monitoring, which are critical for the effective execution of the role.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is expert knowledge of English. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is desirable, as it will facilitate communication and collaboration within the local context and with national stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a National Professional Officer role, meaning that only applications from nationals of Indonesia will be accepted. The remuneration for this position starts at IDR 929,624,000 annually, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance. The position offers 30 days of annual leave. The WHO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. Candidates should be aware that a written test and/or video assessment may be part of the screening process. Additionally, WHO requires proof of vaccination as a condition of employment, except where a medical condition prevents vaccination.