Expedited Recruitment : Public Health Consultant (global Health Security And Diplomacy)

IOM

Nairobi, Kenya
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5 years government led programming experience
Border health operations expertise
Surveillance and outbreak response support
** The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Public Health Consultant to support its Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) initiatives in Kenya. The consultant will be responsible for enhancing national and cross-border health security measures, particularly in response to public health threats like Mpox. **

Job Summary

  • The consultant will support the implementation of Global Health Security and Diplomacy activities focusing on Mpox Clade 1b preparedness in Kenya.
  • Responsibilities include operationalizing International Health Regulations core capacities at Points of Entry and strengthening frontline health official capabilities.
  • IOM covers consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan free of charge during the consultancy period.

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** The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Public Health Consultant to support its Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) initiatives in Kenya. The consultant will be responsible for enhancing national and cross-border health security measures, particularly in response to public health threats like Mpox. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years government led programming experience
  • Border health operations expertise
  • Surveillance and outbreak response support
  • Technical reporting and data analysis
  • Coordination with government health authorities

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Kiswahili language
  • Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology
  • Experience with US Government counterparts
  • Strong analytical and writing skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public health or related discipline
  • Minimum five years progressively responsible experience
  • Fluency in English required

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