Batch of 3 positions : Public health in Emergency specialist, P-3, TA (6 Months), Butembo, Bunia, Beni, DR of the Congo - WCAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to our mission, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal growth in a passionate and inclusive culture. Join us to make a difference for children worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Public Health in Emergency Specialist will provide technical and operational coordination for UNICEF-supported public health interventions within the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role aims to contribute to the rapid interruption of transmission, strengthen surveillance systems, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure the continuity of essential services. This position requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities in a complex and evolving humanitarian context characterized by health system limitations, insecurity, and displacement.

Responsibilities

Ensure the technical and operational coordination of UNICEF-supported public health interventions within the Ebola outbreak response, contributing to rapid transmission interruption, strengthened surveillance, protection of vulnerable populations, and continuity of essential services. Provide coordination and operational support for the Ebola response. Offer technical support for surveillance and data management. Monitor community interventions, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), and Infection Prevention and Control/Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (IPC/WASH) activities. Manage operations and logistics, including supply tracking. Undertake documentation, reporting, and knowledge management, including capturing lessons learned and capitalization. Support the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations. Adapt to a complex and evolving context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in public health emergency management, epidemiological surveillance, outbreak management, or health response coordination is required. Demonstrated experience in responding to epidemic-prone diseases (e.g., Ebola, Cholera, Mpox, Measles, COVID-19) or other public health emergencies. Experience working in complex humanitarian contexts, including insecurity or population displacement.

Skills

Data Analysis, IMS/SGI, Multi-Sectoral Coordination, Capacity Building, Team Leadership, Operational Decision-Making, Epidemiological Surveillance, Outbreak Management, Health Response Coordination, Community Engagement, Infection Prevention and Control, Logistics Management

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