Description
The National Programme Officer (Health) will support the emergency health response in Venezuela, focusing on analysis, monitoring, and reporting within the Migration Health Division. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Head of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency health interventions
- Conducting risk analyses, identifying priority health needs, and supporting coordination with stakeholders
- Implementing rapid health needs assessments and facilitating technical coordination with national and local health authorities
- Monitoring progress and providing technical recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness of emergency health interventions
- Supporting data collection, analysis, and dissemination of health information and epidemiological data
- Developing technical guidelines, training materials, and capacity-building activities for health personnel
The ideal candidate has a university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or related fields, with four years of experience. A master's degree in Public Health, Global Health, or related fields is advantageous.
Required skills include understanding of displacement dynamics in emergency contexts, project management, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and excellent writing and synthesis skills. Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) is required, and knowledge of English is desirable.