WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations and Studies Consultant

Areas of Focus:

The consultancy may involve work in several areas connected with global influenza surveillance and infectious-disease preparedness, including:

1. Influenza surveillance and investigation.

2. Emerging and re-emerging respiratory viruses.

3. Epidemiology and infectious-disease research.

4. Pandemic preparedness and response.

5. Global public-health surveillance.

6. Investigation and study coordination.

7. Development and use of standardized research or investigation protocols.

8. Scientific reporting and analysis.

9. International research collaboration.

10. Public-health preparedness and evidence generation.

Responsibilities:

The consultant will support activities associated with the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System Investigations and Studies initiative.

Responsibilities may include contributing to the operation and coordination of the expert group and its network of sites. The consultant may also provide technical or research support for investigations and studies carried out through the network.

Depending on the specific requirements of the assignment, the consultant may contribute to the development, implementation or review of standardized protocols used for investigations and studies.

The role may also involve supporting the collection, organization, analysis or reporting of information generated through the initiative. This work can help ensure that findings from investigations and studies are appropriately documented and communicated to relevant technical stakeholders.

The consultant may work with experts and participating sites from different countries and professional backgrounds, requiring effective communication, coordination and collaboration within an international multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits:

1. Paid six-month consultancy opportunity, subject to the terms of the official consultancy agreement.

2. International professional experience with the World Health Organization.

3. Exposure to global influenza surveillance and respiratory-virus monitoring activities.

4. Practical experience related to pandemic preparedness and infectious-disease response.

5. Opportunity to work with international public-health experts, researchers and technical specialists.

6. Development of research, analytical and technical skills.

7. Exposure to international scientific and public-health collaboration.

8. Opportunities to develop professional networks within the global health sector.

9. Experience working within the WHO international public-health system.

10. Opportunity to contribute to global health research and evidence generation.

11. Exposure to international approaches to infectious-disease surveillance and preparedness.

12. Opportunity to contribute to investigations and studies addressing influenza and other respiratory-virus threats.

13. Professional development through participation in an international multidisciplinary initiative.

14. Opportunity to contribute to global public-health preparedness and pandemic-readiness efforts.

15. Experience that may strengthen future career opportunities in epidemiology, public health, virology, infectious-disease research, global health and related fields.

Who Is This Opportunity For?

This consultancy may be particularly suitable for experienced public-health and research professionals with backgrounds in epidemiology, virology, influenza, infectious diseases, laboratory science, surveillance or related disciplines.

It may also be relevant to professionals who have worked with national or international public-health programmes, infectious-disease surveillance systems, research networks, academic institutions, laboratories or organizations involved in pandemic preparedness.

Applicants should carefully compare their qualifications and professional experience with the specific technical requirements stated in the official WHO vacancy announcement before applying.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should first review the official WHO consultancy announcement carefully and confirm that they meet the required qualifications, professional experience and technical competencies.

Applicants should ensure that their WHO Stellis profile is complete and up to date. Where required, the profile or application documents should be prepared in PDF format according to the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement.

Candidates should provide accurate information about their academic qualifications, professional experience, technical skills and relevant research or public-health work.

Applicants should highlight experience that directly relates to influenza surveillance, infectious-disease research, epidemiology, public health, investigation and studies, pandemic preparedness or other responsibilities listed in the consultancy announcement.

The completed application should be submitted through the official WHO recruitment system using the procedure specified in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants should submit their applications before the stated deadline and should carefully check that all required information and supporting documents have been provided.

Important Information:

The information provided on Opportunity Sphere is intended to help prospective applicants understand the general nature of the consultancy and determine whether it may be relevant to their professional background.

Applicants should verify the current job description, required qualifications, professional experience, consultancy duration, remuneration, duty arrangements, application procedure and deadline using the official WHO vacancy announcement before applying.

WHO consultancy requirements can vary between positions. Therefore, applicants should not assume that meeting the general requirements listed above guarantees eligibility or selection.

Selection is competitive, and final decisions regarding eligibility, shortlisting and appointment are made by the World Health Organization according to its recruitment procedures and the requirements of the specific consultancy.

Official Application:

Interested professionals should review the official World Health Organization consultancy announcement and follow the application instructions provided by WHO.

Applicants should use the official WHO recruitment platform and submit all required information and documents through the specified application procedure.

All final decisions regarding eligibility, selection, consultancy terms, remuneration and other conditions are determined by the World Health Organization and the applicable official vacancy announcement.