National Consultant job open at World Health Organization


FE Online | Published: April 24, 2022 17:49:49


National Consultant job open at World Health Organization

A specialized agency of the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for international public health.

Vacancy: 1

Vacancy Type: National Consultant (Entomologist)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical advice and support for the implementation of Global, regional, and country initiatives.

  • Collaborate with national counterparts and partners to improve and strengthen the country's capacity in prioritizing risk areas, decision-making, and implementation of vector control interventions based on the analysis of epidemiological and entomological information including insecticide resistance.

  • Support development and implementation of strategy/policy/action plan related to vector-borne diseases and public health pesticides management.

  • Support strengthening inter-programmatic, intra-sectoral, intersectoral action and collaborative action, in vector prevention and control through multilevel multisectoral integration.

Check the application link for further details. 

Education Required:

  • Essential: M. Sc. Zoology/Life Sciences, preferably with specialization in Entomology/A master’s degree in public health Entomology / MBBS with an advanced degree related to Entomology. 

  • Desirable: Certified training in Data Management, Epidemiology, vector management, and public health pesticide management will be an asset.

Experience Required:

  • Essential: 05 years experience in a relevant field of public health-related VBDs, vector risk management and data management.

  • Desirable: 02 years of working experience in public health-related vector management and working experience in international organizations.

Check the application link for further details.

Salary and Benefits: 

  • Monthly salary: BDT 153,695.00 (SSA – 8, Step I) (non-negotiable)

  • Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.

Application Deadline: 10 May 2022

Application Link:

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