National Professional Officer (Vaccine Preventable Diseases)
Quick answer
The EU_UKR WHO Country Office in Ukraine is hiring a National Professional Officer (Vaccine Preventable Diseases) (Ukraine-based) paying USD 47,491 to support the Ministry of Health in strengthening surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases.
- Role
- National Professional Officer (Vaccine Preventable Diseases)
- Organization
- EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine
- Location
- Ukraine-Kyiv
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- USD 47,491 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable)
- Category
- Other
The role
The position involves supporting the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in strengthening surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases, including implementation of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, coordination of capacity-building initiatives, and provision of technical advice.
What you'll do
- Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
- Serve as a technical focal point for disease-specific risk assessments and response
- Coordinate and support capacity-building and training initiatives
- Provide technical advice to strengthen lab-based disease surveillance networks
- Review the need for and support the establishment of an environmental surveillance system
- Assess the relevance of event-based, syndromic, and other non-conventional surveillance initiatives
What it takes
- A first-level university degree in medicine, epidemiology, health informatics, public health, or equivalent areas
- At least two years of professional experience in health systems/public health, health information, public infectious diseases surveillance, infectious diseases surveillance, VPD Surveillance, epidemiology Surveillance
- Expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian
- Demonstrated knowledge of infectious diseases surveillance systems and global and regional standards
- Familiarity with national immunization and public health systems
- Knowledge of the principles of health information, epidemiology, and biostatistics
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Parental leave, attractive flexible work arrangements
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ukraine-Kyiv.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is USD 47,491 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a first-level university degree in relevant fields, at least two years of professional experience, and expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 29, 2026, and can be done through the WHO job application portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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