District Public Health Officer (multiple positions at district level)

World Health Organization (WHO) invites qualified candidates to apply for the District Public Health Officer (multiple positions at district level) role in Somalia. This Health/wash sector position calls for a professional with 3 - 4 years of demonstrated expertise. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 27. Background and purpose of the position Somalia continues to face persistent risk from poliovirus transmission and recurrent outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the context of fragile health systems, population movement, insecurity, hard-to-reach areas. In line with the Regional Director’s vision to integrate polio, EPI and VPD surveillance functions, WHO Somalia is strengthening district-level operational capacity to ensure effective field implementation, early detection of outbreaks and rapid response. The Public Health Officer (PHO) position is the primary WHO operational presence at district(s) level, responsible for integrated delivery of polio surveillance and Supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) as the highest priority, followed by VPD outbreak detection and response, routine immunization (EPI), and public health emergency functions. This position ensures direct linkage between communities, district health authorities and WHO Somalia. Objectives of the position The PHO will strengthen district level public health systems to ensure: Highly sensitive polio surveillance and high-quality surveillance operations at district level. Support planning, implementation and quality monitoring of SIA of Polio and other VPDs. Enable early detection, investigation and response to VPD outbreaks and others public health events. Support robust EPI performance. Organizational context The PHO works under the technical supervision of the State Technical Officer (Integrated services). The PHO’s serve as WHO’s primary operational focal point at the district level and conducts integrated delivery of polio, VPD, EPI and emergency functions, as guided through the State-level technical structure and aligned with the national priorities set by the EPRI Team Lead. Summary of the assigned responsibilities Polio programme (priority) Implement and monitor Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and Environmental Surveillance (ES), ensuring timely case detection, inves === Skills & Qualifications === Required qualification Education (essential): Medical degree (M.B,B.S) Education (desirable): Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) training or Masters in public health Experience Essential: Minimum 3 years of public health experience, including polio/disease surveillance, outbreak response. Desirable: Experience in emergency settings or work with UN/iNGOs. Competencies Teamwork Producing results Communication Working in complex and fragile settings --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Buuxda • Caafimaad • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Cusub

Required qualification Education (essential): Medical degree (M.B,B.S) Education (desirable): Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) training or Masters in public health Experience Essential: Minimum 3 years of public health experience, including polio/disease surveillance, outbreak response. Desirable: Experience in emergency settings or work with UN/iNGOs. Competencies Teamwork Producing results Communication Working in complex and fragile settings

How to apply Applicants are required to send a covering application letter and their CV (combined in one PDF file) to email address [email protected]. Application letter should indicate which Federal Member State (maximum of one) and District (maximum of three) you are applying for in the subject line. No other application route will be admissible. Apply on [email protected]