View Vacancy - Technical Advisor: Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response G7 (04/22 LUS)
Main purpose of job:
The post-holder will have a combined role leading aspects of public health emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) under the direction of the Senior Public Health Advisor, and a liaison role to the Africa CDC HQ EPR Division via the Southern Regional Coordination Centre.
The post holder will play a crucial role in delivering the various priorities within the EPRR workplan at country level, agreed with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) and other partners supporting the coordination and delivery of identified EPRR outputs for the International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR-SP). Additionally, the role will involve liaison and coordination of EPRR input and output with the Africa CDC Southern Regional Coordination Centre which is located at the ZNPHI headquarters in Lusaka.
This post is suitable for someone experienced in health protection and ideally with experience and knowledge of public health emergency management systems. The role will include supporting technical and organisational development activities and building and managing key partnerships and networks.
The post-holder will provide key in-country situational awareness for the UK based EPRR team and on the ground day to day project delivery, ensuring the maintenance of key stakeholder relationships and providing in-person representation for EPRR relevant meetings, workshops, or ad-hoc events. Diplomatic skills and cultural intelligence are critical, as engaging with senior leadership, ministers, senior government officials and other donor or development agency representatives will be critical to the role. We are seeking individuals with both technical knowledge and international relations capability, able to demonstrate both UKHSA’s and Civil Services competencies and ways of working. Key to this is the ability to influence and negotiate to manage key relationships with local and other international stakeholders.
Diplomatic skills and cultural awareness are critical, as engaging with a range of stakeholders, such as senior leadership, ministers, senior government officials and other technical, donor or development agency representatives will be vital to the role. We are seeking individuals with both technical knowledge and international relations capability, able to demonstrate both UKHSA and Civil Services Competencies and ways of working. Key to this is the ability to influence and negotiate to manage key relationships with local and other international stakeholders.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and experience of working in a fast paced and innovative environment and is an ideal chance for someone looking to advance their career in Public Health project coordination.
The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines, be a good multitasker and be able to handle several competing priorities at any one time.
This post will be based in Lusaka with possible travel to other areas of Zambia and the African continent as relevant.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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- Excellent computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications and other software relevant to the role
- Post-graduate Qualification or equivalent experience in the field of emergency preparedness, resilience, and response.
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector or with bilateral/multilateral organisations.
- Previous experience of organising emergency preparedness exercises
- Understanding of UKHSA
- On 1 October 2021 Public Health England officially became the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)’.
- This contract is valid until 31 March 2025
- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- All applicants must be legally able to work in Zambia with the correct visa/status or work permit.
The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Zambian law to work in Zambia.
The British High Commission in Lusaka is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Lusaka is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Zambian employment law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.