Public Health Officer (Disease Control)
Quick answer
WP_WSM Samoa is hiring a full-time Senior Public Health Officer (Disease Control) in Samoa-Apia, paying USD 71,335 annually, to provide technical advice and coordinate efforts in communicable and non-communicable disease control and management.
- Role
- Public Health Officer (Disease Control)
- Organization
- WP_WSM Samoa
- Location
- Samoa-Apia
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 71,335 (annual base salary) + variable post adjustment
- Category
- Other
The role
The Public Health Officer (Disease Control) will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the WHO country office to provide technical advice and coordinate efforts in communicable and non-communicable disease control and management.
What you'll do
- Provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity building in the area of communicable disease control and non-communicable disease management.
- Recommend action plans for the inclusion of disease prevention and control interventions across the life course and continuum of care.
- Coordinate the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of disease control projects.
- Manage the operational aspects of communicable disease related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology, and health surveys.
- Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including setting annual priorities, key performance targets, monitoring and evaluation of the work plans, budgets, and team performance.
- Serve as technical communication focal point on communicable diseases in the country and support strengthened community activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of communicable diseases.
What it takes
- A university degree (bachelor’s) in public health, epidemiology, medicine or similar field
- A minimum of five years relevant work experience, including relevant international exposure, in communicable and noncommunicable diseases
- Experience developing and implementing national or regional strategies or action plans which focus on communicable disease prevention and control, NCD management
- Demonstrated professional experience providing technical services to national counterparts, ministries of health, and other partners
- Relevant work experience, with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners, nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations
- Relevant experience working in the Pacific islands
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Samoa-Apia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is USD 71,335 (annual base salary) + variable post adjustment.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine or similar field, and at least five years of relevant work experience.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 16, 2026, and candidates should provide a scanned copy of their degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.
Is the job remote?
The job is full-time and based in Samoa-Apia.
How to apply
Apply directly on WP_WSM Samoa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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