Result of Service

The continental guidelines/protocols would be presented to the relevant AU policy organs for adoption

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

174 days

Duties and Responsibilities

Drafting continental guidelines/protocols on infectious disease surveillance to help early detection and control of disease outbreaks in cross-border areas, including remote border crossings associated with mobile populations (including nomadic pastoralists, refugees, and IDPs; The continental guidelines/protocols would be presented to the AU Summit for adoption

Qualifications/special skills

Ph.D. or Masters in the field of public health, epidemiology, social sciences, or related fields

Languages

English

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.