Education

• At least a first university degree in public health or related field Skills and competencies
• Skills in analysis of NTD Programme, situation analysis and planning of technical interventions for control and elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases, field knowledge of lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis and trachoma are an added advantage.

Experience

• Knowledge of SCH/STH and experience in Preventive Chemotherapy NTDs;
• Experience with laboratory or field components of SCH/STH;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience post academic qualifications, working in clinical or public health;
• Excellent interpersonal communication, participatory skills and a team player;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Work experience in African countries will be an added advantage;

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English or French or Portuguese.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of any other UN official languages.