Mozambique

FAO recruits 01 National Epidemiologist

FAO recruits 01 National Epidemiologist

FAO

Maputo, Mozambique

Job Description:  2202260

National Epidemiologist

Closure Date: 29/Aug/2022, 11:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRMOZ

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo

Duration: 12 Months

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture

Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values

FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination  

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

The Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) project is funded by the USAID under the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Program.  This project (OSRO/GLO/507/USA) seeks to help mitigate the devastating impact of the outbreak of animal diseases on people’s livelihoods and the prevention of the transmission of zoonotic pathogens from animals (domestic and wildlife) to human. The project seek to achieve these through early detection, diagnosis, surveillance and reporting of these diseases in order to prevent their transmission to humans. It also provide good-quality data, which is essential to better prepare and respond to known and new threats to both livestock and people. The strong surveillance systems provided by the project is the cornerstone that aid decision-makers with adequate empirical-based information to implement disease control programs.

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Reporting Lines

ECTAD Country Team Leader

Technical Focus

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Animal Health Officer/ ECTAD Global Programme Coordinator (NSAH), the functional and administrative supervision of the FAO Representative in Mozambique and the direct supervision of the ECTAD Country Team Leader in Mozambique, and technical backstopping of the ECTAD regional team for Eastern Africa, the National Epidemiologist will support the ECTAD MOZ team achieve strategic objectives especially relating to animal disease surveillance, diagnosis and control of priority zoonotic diseases in the country.

The incumbent will be expected to design and coordinate implementation of all epidemiological interventions relating to the animal health sector using a “One Health” approach.  

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Contribute to the development/review of country strategies/emergency preparedness and response plans and/or program for the management of high impact priority zoonotic diseases (PZDs), as well as emerging and re-emerging zoonotic and non-zoonotic disease in line with the national priorities as defined by the country CPF and FAO’s Strategic plan 2022-31;  

•    Organize stakeholders’ meetings and lead the process for the development of animal health and related policy frameworks/instruments in Mozambique;

•    In close consultation with relevant sectors and stakeholders support the operationalization of the epidemiological component of national OH platform aiming at multi-sectoral collaboration;

•    In close consultation with relevant sectors and stakeholders initiate the adoption and roll-out of In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) programme as an entry point to strengthen the animal health workforce at the sub-national levels;

•    Design and coordinate implementation of surveillance activities relevant to PZDs as well as emerging and re-emerging zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases at to mitigate the high (current/potential) impact of diseases in Mozambique. These include:

•    Contribute to the preparation of programme work plans and detailed implementation plans (DIPs);

•    Coordinate stakeholder workshops to improve surveillance in the country targeting innovative approaches addressing national and regional priority diseases;

•    Facilitate and assist in the implementation of the recommendations of the SET mission and JRA workshop;

•    Organize and contribute to development and implementation of surveillance protocols (epidemiological sampling) from livestock in targeted livestock farming systems and relevant value chains a;

•    Plan, organize and implement capacity development of in-service professionals using field epidemiology training and participatory epidemiology approaches targeting veterinarians, animal health technicians, community animal health workers, farmers, and where appropriate, public health or other stakeholders/partners;

•    Conduct risk assessments and supervise in-country expert missions on surveillance to ensure that high quality samples are collected;

•    Strive for closer linkages of the ECTAD program with the Ministries responsible for animal, public, and environmental health and other relevant Ministries and technical partners;

•    Provide regular updates of TADs epidemiology situation in the country, and prepare draft briefs / articles on technical accomplishments as needed;  

•    Coordinate surveillance activities with the laboratory counterparts to assure successful operationalization of the epi-lab network system;

•    Participate in animal health emergency preparedness and contingency planning exercises, such as table-top scenarios, and/or field simulation exercises;

•    Contribute to the development of an electronic system for surveillance records and sharing of information;

•    Assist in the organization of planned training workshops, simulation exercises and technical meetings;

•    Participate in weekly Regional ECTAD epi-lab coordinating calls, and contribute to epidemiological intelligence at National and Regional levels through sharing updates on any significant epidemiological events with the ECTAD Country Team Leader and FAOR;

•    Provide inputs to project concept notes, project proposals in support to resources mobilization;

•    Submit a final technical report upon completion of the assignment to the ECTAD Mozambique Team Leader and the FAOR;

•    Provide immediate notification to GLEWS and the Country Team leader, of any significant epidemiological events;

•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced University Degree in Veterinary Epidemiology or related field

•    Five years of relevant field experience in veterinary epidemiology/animal health activities /Public Health Epidemiology at national level

•    Portuguese mother tongue with working knowledge of English.

•    Nationality of Mozambique.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus

•    Teamwork

•    Communication

•    Building Effective Relationships

•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    The candidate must have adequate knowledge of the National veterinary/animal health sector in Mozambique

•    Participation in development of National policy documents in domain of Animal Health/Livestock development is desirable.

•    Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/  

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 

 Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. 

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills

• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications

• Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application

• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered

• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile

• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

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