The position of PHEOC Technical Assistant consists of supporting the activities of the PHEOC at the national and regional level.  The responsibilities include: improving the national PHEOC facilities and functions, supporting establishment and strengthening of the regional PHEOC and developing and revising plans and other PHEOC working documents such as plans, procedures and guidelines and training the public health professional on the concept of EOCs and Incident Management Structures. 

Position: PHEOC Technical Assistant (TA)

Number of Positions: 2 one (National and one subnational EOC)

Job category: Health Care

Terms of Employment: Until  December 31, 2025 with possibility of extension based on  availability of budget and performance

Salary:   Salary is based on work experience and educational level.

Duties and Responsibilities of PHEOC Technical Assistance:

• Develop the PHEOC guidelines, plans and standard operating procedures     

• Support the PHEOC functions during activation

• Prepare the training materials 

• Provide PHEOC trainings for the public health cadres

• Conduct supportive supervision and technical assistance to the PHEOC and lower level PHEOC

• Collect, analyze and interpret public health related data 

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly/quarter and annual performance reports and technical assessment and scientific reports 

• Identify areas to improve, implement measures that improve PHEOC functions and achieved the intended objectives.

• Appropriately handle and document the public health emergency emergencies/events related data’s, report and working documents 

• Set clear performance expectations with team and communicate successfully how performance goals are linked to EPHI goals.

• Ensure implementation of the PHEOC policies, operations and performance standards were understood and followed by agents.

• Troubleshooting any operational problems related to the PHEOC.

Job Requirements

• Good leadership and managerial skills.

• Must have good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and active listening skills

• Have excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.

• Good organizational skills are essential.

• Good computer skills and knowledge of basic technology to be used in the PHEOC and public health emergency response.

• Must have strong analytical skills.

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as well as normal daytime hours.

• Able to sit in front of and work on a computer screen for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work in high pressure, stressful situations at the PHEOC and field mission.

• MPH in Field Epidemiology or General Public Health Master

Work Environment

Education Qualification requirement

Required Skill & Experience:

• 5(five) years and above PHEOC or Public health emergency management or in similar role is required.

  • Basic PHEOC training is mandatorily required, intermediate and advance PHEOC training is highly preferable 

  • Excellent training facilitation skill

  • Good computer skills

  • Supervisory or leadership experience in a public health emergency management is preferable 

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Organized, able to prioritize and work independently

How to Apply

Note  Interested applicants can register in Online through only using THIS LINK send their CVs and relevant documents at the address given below within 07 days from the first appearance of the announcement

Remarks: Please attach copies of transcripts, academic degree, work experience  letters together with the application. If not attached the copies you may be not short listed.