Public health Officer (epidemiology)
World Health Organization · Suva, Fiji · P-3 · Apply by November 10, 2026
About this role
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The mission of WHE is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. WHE brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacity in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. It is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will perform the following duties:Assist in developing appropriate tools and indictors for monitoring implementation of programmes on surveillance and response for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.Contribute to the development of an early warning and response system for epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases.Collect and verify…