Technical Officer (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN))
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
•Provide technical support and advice to the WHO Country Office, in particular the CBRN working group for all matters pertaining to toxic chemical emergencies•Coordination with relevant national partners for the mapping of toxic industrial chemicals, in particularly those close to areas of armed conflict.•Risk assessment based on assessable mapping of chemical industries and (MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets•Close collaboration with the MoH and other relevant institutions to coordinate and implement the WHO’s actions to increase designated region(s) health sector in readiness and response capacity for toxic chemical events. •Review of National legislations and Ministry of Health orders with regards to chemical preparedness and a report of findings •Assess needs and gaps of the medical response framework in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (Emergency Medical Service, Public Health Center).•Assessment of designated health facilities reception of toxic chemical patients in oblasts with high risk of radiation to public health.•Assessment of logistical gaps for toxic chemical response, in particularly in areas close to the frontlines of the armed conflict, and assist in supplies procurement and distribution.•Liaison between WHO HQ, County office and relevant national stakeholders for the coordination of related activities•Any duties as requested
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree(Bachelor’s degree)in a health-related field, public health-related discipline, veterinary, pharmacology, toxicology, epidemiology), or in CBRN response/ management/ policy.
Desirable: Previous training in CBRN reconnaissance, sampling, decontamination, or having a previous operational experience in a CBRN context, .or post graduate education in public health, health, veterinary, pharmacology, toxicology, epidemiology
Experience
Essential: Minimum two years of national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing programmes/projects in the area of health security, including emergency response; ideally in the area of CBRNE or in humanitarian setting.
Skills
– Knowledge of emergency management and other global health security threats, CBRNE. – Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.- Knowledge of the UN and humanitarian systems for emergency response and preparedness.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
