WHO health emergency Lead – (2603844)

World Health Organization (WHO)

MogadishuPosted 21 days agoSource: SomaliJobs

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WHO is hiring a Health Emergency Lead in Mogadishu to guide Somalia’s preparedness and response to outbreaks and other health emergencies. The role leads national planning, risk assessment, capacity-building and coordination with authorities and partners. It requires a relevant master’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and expert English.

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DeadlineSeptember 26, 2026

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Location: Mogadishu
Category: Health
Job type: Full-time
Deadline: September 26, 2026

Key requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as medicine, epidemiology or public health
At least 10 years of relevant work experience
Experience strengthening emergency and disaster response capacity
Experience building multisectoral partnerships for emergency health work
Expert knowledge of English
Applied epidemiology trainingPreferred
Intermediate knowledge of ArabicPreferred

Main responsibilities

Guide national authorities on emergency preparedness and response
Coordinate WHO’s health emergency programme in Somalia
Develop national emergency strategies and preparedness plans
Assess health risks and identify resource and funding gaps
Strengthen national capacities through training and evaluation
Represent WHO in meetings and external forums

Important facts

Experience: At least 10 years of experience
Education: Master's degree · relevant field such as medicine, epidemiology or public…
Languages: English, Arabic (Preferred)
Level: Senior level

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