View Vacancy - Technical Advisor – Chemical Events G7 (02/23 ABJ)
Main purpose of job: The International Health Regulations (IHR) Strengthening Project (IHR_SP) is a UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funded project implemented by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which works in 5 countries, one of which is Nigeria. It also works regionally across Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and more recently South-east Asia. A key aim of the IHR Strengthening Project is to support recipient countries and regions to develop/enhance their IHR Core Capacities including the capacities required for Chemical Events . Working with the UKHSA IHR S_P Country Lead/Senior Health Advisor; UK-based Chemical team of UKHSA’s Centre for Radiation Chemicals and Environmental Hazards (RCE); and the wider IHR_SP team, the post holder will play a crucial role in actioning agreed Chemical Events prioritised activities. They will work closely with the lead organisation and other stakeholder organisations for Chemical Events under the IHR in Nigeria; the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC); Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) as well as other relevant national and international stakeholders and other partners in support of the coordination and delivery of identified outputs. The post holder will require experience in undertaking assessments of likely risks associated with chemical hazards and public health, as well as experience of preparedness, surveillance and response activities for the public health management of incidents involving chemicals. The post-holder will provide key in-country situational awareness for the UK based RCE team, as well as pro-active and reactive day to day project delivery whilst ensuring the maintenance of key stakeholder relationships and providing in-person representation at relevant meetings, workshops, or ad-hoc events. 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 critical to the role. We are seeking individuals with both technical knowledge and interpersonal relations capability, able to demonstrate both UKHSA and UK Civil Service 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 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. The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple workstreams and priorities at the same time. This post will be based in Abuja, with potential travel to other parts of Nigeria as required. Occasional international travel (e.g. to other countries in the sub region, or to the UK) may also be required.
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Learning and development opportunities: Participate in all mandatory training as required. Candidates will also have access to UKHSA training courses and support for further professional development. |
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
- Obtain the relevant permit
- Pay fees for the permit
- Make arrangements to relocate
- Meet the costs to relocation
- 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.
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- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
This opportunity is closed to applications.