Volunteer in Jordan with UN Volunteers: Public Health Associate

United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in Jordan: Public Health Associate.

Duration:

• Expected start date: 01/05/2023
• Expected end date: 30/09/2024

Benefits:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 854.8
• Annual and learning leaves
• Free Medical and life insurance
• Free access to different learning platforms.

• Contribute to and implement the capacity building activities related to strengthening the national immunization programme.
• Support planning, monitoring, and implementation of the national communication strategy.
• Support the activities surrounding vaccine preventable diseases, tuberculosis, and HIV control.Participate in the
• development of core document related to the national immunization program including standard operating procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Age: 18 - 26

Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Required experience:

• 1 up to 3 years communicable diseases, immunization, or other relevant area.
• Knowledge of the Jordanian health system with particular emphasis on communicable diseases, immunization and vaccine preventable diseases.
• Excellent oral and written skills in Arabic and English
• Reporting skills
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) 
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work with tight deadlines

Languages:

• Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Health, health field/ health-related specialties, or any relevant areas

Personal Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Communication in a credible way
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism

About The United Nations Volunteers (UNV):

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

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