UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR
Gaza Field UNRWA Internal Vacancy Notice No. 07-09-2009
24 September 2009
POST TITLE:
Field Disease Control Officer
Grade: 17
Department:
Health
Location:
Post No. :
206614202
Type of contract:
Fixed-term.
1. PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION
The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Chief, Field Health Programme; receives technical guidance from
Chief, Disease Prevention & Control and coordinates common activities with the Field Nursing Officer.
Provides technical guidance on disease preventive & control to medical and nursing staff in the Field.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
A) Is responsible for the organization, implementation and evaluation of the Agency’s disease control
programme in the Field to which assigned comprising:
(i) Epidemiology and control of communicable diseases.
(ii) Epidemiology and control of non-communicable diseases.
(iii) Expanded programme on immunization.
B) Undertakes regular visits to UNRWA health centres in the Field to ensure that the programme is
implemented in accordance with the approved policies, strategies and procedures of the Department of
Health.
C) Monitors the Agency’s Disease Surveillance System in the Field and carries out periodic reviews to
assess programme efficiency and effectiveness.
D) Assists in the organization, implementation and evaluation of special training programmes for
development of human resources in epidemiology and disease prevention & control.
E) Participates in the development and conduct of health services research relevant to the Agency’s
disease prevention and control activities.
F) Maintains close coordination and liaison with the concerned public health departments in the Field
regarding co-ordination of disease surveillance and control measures.
G) Provides technical guidance on disease prevention and control to medical and nursing staff in the Field.
H) Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
3. IMPACT OF INCUMBENT'S WORK
(A) Importance of decisions and proposals made by the incumbent
Major decisions involving change or re-definition of policies, strategies and targets of the
programme are often determined by Headquarters in consultation with the Fields.
Proposals are mainly of technical nature, but may have implications on the health status of the
population, quality improvements and cost-effectiveness of services.
(B) Possible consequences of involuntary errors made by the incumbent:
Oversights or errors may have adverse consequences on service delivery and quality.
4.
(A) Application of guidelines
The work is governed by the Health Technical Instructions guidelines, approved strategies and
Agency-wide divisional planned activities.
(B) Supervisory control over work of incumbent
The work at this level is carried out through ongoing consultation with the supervisor and in
accordance with approved planned activities.
5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) Academic and professional qualifications
(i) Degree in Medicine from a recognized university.
(ii) Post-graduate degree or diploma in public health, majoring in epidemiology.
(B) Experience
Seven years professional experience in administration of public health services.
(C) Language
Good command of spoken and written Arabic and English.
6. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Knowledge and skills in use of computers for epidemiological applications
(B) Past experience in planning, organization and implementation of training programmes.
7. EQUIVALENCY
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of UNRWA Operations,
exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications,
additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered
an acceptable combination.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:-
- The incumbent is required to travel frequently within the Field in the performance of his/her duties.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skills in public health administration, planning, evaluation and training.
- Ability to take initiative and maintain cordial relationship with all concerned.
- A candidate selected for this post will be appointed under a fixed-term contract and will be paid a monthly salary
of $1379.70 plus a Special Occupation Allowance of %25 of the base salary.
- UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity,
neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing
with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside.
Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.
- Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women.
- It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective
performance of the duties of the post.
- Appointment to this post is subject to probationary service of 12 months duration. Upon the satisfactory completion of the
probationary period appointment will be confirmed subject to the continuing need for the post.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General and to assignment by him to any of the activities
or offices of the Agency in or outside the area of its operations.
- The Agency’s Administration reserves the right to make no appointment if a suitable candidate cannot be found from
among the applicants without giving reasons.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants should apply only by completing electronic application through our website: http://jobs.unrwa.ps
not later than 8 October 2009.