National Professional Surveillance Officers for WHO EPI

Qualification/Knowledge:  

• First University degree in Medicine or other Health Sciences related profession. 
• Post graduate qualifications in Public Health or Epidemiology.

Desirable: Exposure to Mid-Level Management (MLM) courses for EPI managers is an added advantage.

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating disease prevention and control activities.

Desirable: Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral organizations in the country.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English and a working knowledge of Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of other WHO official languages (French) is an added advantage.

Other Skills(e.g. IT)

• Good knowledge and ability to use computer software for word-processing, spreadsheets and basic epidemiological and statistical analyses; 
• demonstrated abilities for team-work

Quoting the vacancy notice number, Application letter and latest Curriculum Vitae should be sent to:

WHO Representative

P. O. Box 45335, 00100, 

Nairobi

Attention: Operations Officer

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interview.