- Coordinate activities with MoPH for enhancing outbreak investigation and response for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, diseases with epidemic potentials high threat pathogens at national/provincial levels;
- Promote the effective coordination for timely detection, rapid assessment, and response activities for epidemic-prone diseases in consultation with focal point of IHP as well as local, regional and national health entities and other international health partners including UN agencies and NGOs;
- Undertake regular field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of infectious disease surveillance activities, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions based on key performance indicators;
- Collect required epidemiological descriptive data and other public health indicators in order to assess and monitor the quality and effectiveness of ongoing public health interventions for outbreak containment;
- Provide technical advice to improve the national capacity of National Influenza Center for collection, analysis and dissemination of influenza and respiratory disease surveillance data.
- Assess and periodically review health threats from epidemic diseases and periodically conduct public health risk analysis for health threats and develop a public health risk profile for epidemic and other potential health threats.
- Identify training needs and prepare training materials for improving surveillance capacity and response.
- Draft detailed reports to the donors, WHO EMRO and HQ when needed
- Provide support and commitment for additional responsibilities/tasks as requested by supervisors.
Competencies:
1) Producing results
2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Effective use of resources
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Good technical skills in the design and implementation of Public Health projects
- Good report writing skills
- Good communication skill
Education (Qualifications):
Educations:
Essential: First level university degree is required in medicine/MD.
Desirable: Master’s level degree in public health, epidemiology or any other relevant field.
Experience:
Essential: At least 2 years of experience in public health and implementation of disease surveillance and response including emerging infectious diseases.
Desirable: Working experience with WHO/ UN or international nongovernmental organization
Languages: Fluency of spoken and written English and local language.
IT Skills:
- Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of ERP/Oracle applications is an asset
Additional Information
WHO has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, inaction against it and any form of retaliation against victims/survivors or bystanders who disclose, report, or participate in an investigation. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence, thorough background checks and reference check processes. This will ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abusers and that abusers are prevented from joining WHO Afghanistan office. Please report any concerning information regarding sexual exploitation and abuse by WHO workforce and partners to WHO office of Internal Oversight services at investigations@who.int
WHO is a smoke free environment.
Submission Guideline:
Interested applicants (Afghan National) meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications quoting this Vacancy Announcement Number (WHOAFG-2025-10-28) along with their curriculum vitae, copy of National ID (Tazkira) to below mentioned email: EM ACO/AFG HR <emacoafghr@who.int>
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW AND TEST.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the technical and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership in global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical and implementation support and monitoring and assessing health trends. In Afghanistan, WHO works to improve the health and well-being of all Afghans by preventing and reducing mortality, morbidity and disability and strengthening health services in close coordination with national and international partners.