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Full-time
Mid Level
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Public Health Officer
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Intro
The Public Health Officer position at UNHCR involves ensuring that public health programmes meet global health standards to minimize morbidity and mortality among forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The officer provides strategic guidance, supports resource mobilization, and monitors health responses. They work towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and advocate for the inclusion of refugees in national health systems.
Tasks
- Support the overall operational strategy and focus of public health programmes
- Participate in relevant coordination and collaboration structures
- Support robust and timely emergency responses to new refugee influxes and disease outbreaks
- Work with stakeholders in the development of public health response plans
- Support intersectoral collaboration throughout all stages of programme cycle
- Undertake and/or support capacity strengthening of UNHCR and its implementing partners
- Engage in relevant partnership fora
- Support the identification and management of risks
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
- Experience in public health programs and strategies
- Knowledge of global health standards and Sustainable Development Goals
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Capacity building and training experience
- Experience in emergency response and risk management
- Fluency in English
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to public health programs for forcibly displaced and stateless persons
- Professional development and training opportunities
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