Vacancy: Public Health Support Officer – Disease Control (Data Management Assistant) G7
Vacancy: Public Health Support Officer – Disease Control (Data Management Assistant) G7 okoronduo@who.int Tue, 04/08/2026 - 15:55 Job profile information Career stream Technical Job family or families Position title Public health support officer (disease control) Position grade G 7 Position number Nature of position SSA Duty station/division/department Maseru Classification date .
The Public Health Support Officer position, categorized under Disease Control, is a Grade G7 role at the WHO's headquarters in Maseru. The primary duties entail facilitating the implementation of disease control projects, including procuring necessary medicines and technologies. The officer will also document and disseminate best practices, analyze data related to diseases, identify disease sources, and recommend appropriate responses.
Furthermore, they will monitor national disease burdens and work towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through various health information systems and research activities. The role also involves coordinating the development of information systems on diseases, monitoring progress towards UHC, and supporting the creation of sustainable national strategies for health system improvements.
Essential qualifications include a university degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, or statistics, with specialized training in health data management being highly desirable. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience at the national level is essential, along with proficiency in English and IT skills.
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