National Professional Officer Hiv - (2408145)

Grade: NO-C

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 Months(Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)

Job Posting: Dec 23, 2024, 12:39:39 PM

Closing Date: Jan 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Sudan-Port Sudan

Organization: EM_SUD WHO Representative's Office, Sudan

Schedule: Full-time

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 PN:459811, National Professional Officer Hiv

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide technical assistance to the health sector response to HIV/AIDs in Northern Sudan.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer, and the general guidance of the WHO Representative; the incumbent will assist the WCO HIV/AIDS team leader in providing technical support to the MOH on HIV/STI surveillance. S/he will:

1.Assist in the development of policies and strategic and operational plans of the national AIDS programme on HIV/STI surveillance.

2.Participate actively in the development of technical guidelines, manuals and educational material on HIV/STI surveillance.

3.Organize and facilitate training workshops.

4.Provide guidance and technical support during the planning and implementation of HIV/STI surveys.

5.Provide supportive supervision and mentor HIV/STI surveillance staff of the MoH.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medicine or Social Sciences.

Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health or epidemiology with training in HIV/STI surveillance methodologies.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years in the field of HIV/AIDS out of which 3 years of active involvement in HIV/STI surveillance.

Desirable: Experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIVAIDS and STI programme

Skills

● Very good understanding of HIV and STI surveillance.

● Very good knowledge of principles of disease control.

WHO Competencies

http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

● Teamwork

● Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

● Communication

● Ensuring the effective use of resources

● Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Arabic languages.

Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 68,565 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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