Consultant

Description:

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the WHE team to support the Ministry of Health/ Provincial Department of Health, Government of Pakistan to Strengthen the Surveillance and response activities in emergency affected areas.

Background

Pakistan is prone to frequent outbreaks of Waterborne (AWD), Vector borne (Malaria, Dengue etc) and other epidemic prone diseases due to its overcrowded cities and towns, poor environmental, hygienic and sanitation conditions, and unsafe drinking water supply. The frequent natural disasters including floods, earthquakes, and draughts also add to the risks of diseases outbreaks in the country. The surveillance system for early detection of outbreaks, investigation and response in the country is still in its early stages. Early detection, investigation, and response to outbreaks threats during emergencies is critically needed to control the epidemics.

WHO is supporting government of Pakistan in many technical areas including strengthening disease surveillance for early detection of cases, clusters, contact tracing, data analysis, monitoring the disease trend to bring timely intervention and stop spread of the disease during emergencies. To strengthen the surveillance and disease outbreak response and to support government efforts, in emergencies WHO is hiring short-term surveillance consultants.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills And Language

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Minimum first university degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD) for lower end of range, an advanced university degree for mid and high end of range

Desirable: Master’s in public health (MPH /MSc) / Epidemiology & Biostatistics / FETP Certification

Experience

Essential: 5 to 10 years of surveillance experience in Health Emergency Response and development programs

Skills/Knowledge

Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power point, etc.) and good communication skills