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Public Health Officer (Health Promotion and Determinants)

Public Health Officer (Health Promotion and Determinants)

Position Overview:

• Grade: NO-B
• Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
• Contract Duration: 2 Years
• Job Posting: Apr 17, 2024
• Closing Date: May 1, 2024
• Primary Location: Rwanda-Kigali
• Organization: AF_RWA Rwanda
• Schedule: Full-time

Objectives of the Programme: The WHO Country Office in Rwanda actively supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of diseases, addressing health determinants, and promoting health across sectors. The Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health program is a core function aimed at implementing regional strategies to prevent and control communicable and noncommunicable diseases, strengthen health systems, and respond to public health emergencies.

Description of Duties:

• Strengthen institutional capacity to develop health promotion policies and strategies.
• Maintain partnerships to combat communicable and noncommunicable diseases and promote healthier lifestyles.
• Increase the capacity of national institutions to address broad health determinants and empower communities.
• Analyze public health topics to support the development and implementation of national plans for disease prevention and control.
• Monitor work plans and budgets, ensuring resources are mobilized and activities are implemented.
• Support the promotion of health in all policies, including the development of healthy cities and other settings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Risk Communication and Community Engagement in emergencies and public health events.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (health, public health, social sciences, communication), with training in epidemiology or social epidemiology.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in public health program management, health promotion, or communication.
• Skills: Proficiency in health promotion policies and strategies, prevention of communicable diseases, risk communication, and community engagement. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Language: Expert knowledge of English; intermediate knowledge of French desirable.

Remuneration: An annual base salary starting at RWF 34,447,000, subject to mandatory deductions, and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional Information:

• This vacancy may be used to fill other similar positions.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or asynchronous video assessment may be used for screening.
• Applicants must provide scanned copies of required degrees/diplomas/certificates.
• WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Proof of vaccination may be required for certain assignments.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date through the WHO Careers portal. For detailed guidance on completing job applications, please refer to the Instructions for Candidates.

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