Tenders Are Invited For Health Emergency Operations Consultant

Work Detail

Tenders Are Invited For Health Emergency Operations Consultant Objectives Of The DepartmentThe Objective Of The Health Emergencies Department Phe Of The Pan American Health Organization Paho Who Is To Increase Health Sector Resilience To Emergencies And Disasters Phe Assists Member States To Strengthen The Health SectorS Capacities In Prevention Risk Reduction Preparedness Surveillance Response And Early Recovery For Emergencies And Disasters Related To Any Hazards Natural Man Made Biological Chemical Radiological And Others And When National Capacities Are Overwhelmed To Lead And Coordinate The International Health Response To Contain Disasters Including Outbreaks And To Provide Effective Relief And Recovery To Affected Populations Phe Is Responsible For Ensuring The Implementation And Updating Of The Paho Who Institutional Emergency And Disaster Response Policy Organizational Context Optional The Consultant Is A Member Of PheS Emergency Operations Unit He She Provides Support For Diverse Technical And Operational Components Including Revising And Updating Sops And Technical Documents Preparing Information Packages Related To Emergencies Events And Assisting With The Emergency Operations Center Daily Activities During Emergencies Among Others Responsibilities Under The General Supervision Of The Unit Chief Emergency Operations And The Direct Supervision Of The Advisor Emergency Operations Center Eoc Advisor The Consultant Is Responsible For But Not Limited To The Following Assigned Duties 1 Contribute To And Support PahoS Emergency Operations Including Logistics And Operations Support Services And Implementation Of The Incident Management System Ims At The Regional And Country Levels 2 Directly Support The Eoc Advisor In The Development Revision And Updating Of Sops Technical Guidelines Communication Materials And Capacity Building Products Including But Not Limited To A Model Template For Pwr Office Contingency PlanB Training Program For Paho Who Readiness Focal PointC Guidelines For Establishing And Operating Health EocsD Sops For The Establishment And Or Operation Of Health EocsE Joint Operations Response Plan With PartnersF Guide On Logistics And Supply Chain Management In EmergencyG Inter American Health Logistics Networks3 Support Processes For The Maintenance Of The Prepositioned Stock Of Essential Medical Supplies And Equipment For Emergencies Including Development Of Relevant Specifications And Guides Education Requirements Qualifications Essential A BachelorS Degree In A Health Or Natural Science Related Field From A Recognized University Desirable Training Or Certification In Logistics Management Public Or Business Administration Or EngineeringExperience RequirementsEssential Seven Years Of Combined National And International Experience In The Field Of Emergency Disaster Management Health Logistics Operations And Supply Chain Management In Emergency Public Health Or Related Field Desirable Experience In Disaster Emergency Management Humanitarian Response And Working With Un Organizations And Other International Organizations Such As Ngos Especially In Latin America And The Caribbean Would Be Assets Languages Optional Very Good Knowledge Of English Or Spanish With A Working Knowledge Of The Other Language Knowledge Of French Portuguese Would Be An Asset Expected Contract Duration3 Months With Possibility Of Extension Based On Performance And Funds Availability LocationThe Incumbent Will Be Stationed At The Paho Who Headquarters In Washington D C Usa With Duty Travel As Required How To Apply Interested Candidates Please Submit Your Updated Cv To Eoc Paho Org By Cob 28 September 2018

Contact Information

Other Detail