Ref.
2025/EESDSDLSPE/12472
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Environment and health ; Health systems
Sub-theme
Social inequalities in environment and health ; Child and adolescent health
Deadline date
2025/02/28 23:55
Duration of the assignment
Beaded expertise
Duration
100 jours
Expert in environmental public health surveillance systems (M/W)
Département Développement durable - DD > Pôle Agriculture
Published on : 2025/01/09
ASIE
GEORGIA
Mission description
This mission is part of the development of environmental public health surveillance skills in the fields of lead poisoning, waterborne diseases and WASH. It will target the childcare, education and health sectors. The action will aim to build and maintain a community of peers centered around the above-mentioned key sectors, and to develop a health monitoring system adapted to needs.
Project or context description
The “Water and Health for Georgia” project, funded under the EU Green Connectivity Programme for Georgia, aims to improve water quality in Georgia, while strengthening environmental health risk management. It is structured around two Specific Objectives (SO):
OS1: Improving the capacity to monitor, analyze and regulate water quality and quantity.
OS2: Strengthening the effectiveness of the healthcare system in dealing with environmental health issues, particularly those related to lead.
The action combines three interdependent components:
1. Development of environmental public health surveillance skills in the fields of lead poisoning, water-borne diseases and WASH.
2. Assessment and alignment of regulations on water quality and environmental risk management.
3. National programs for the management of lead-containing substances.
Required profile
Qualifications and Skills:
University degree in Public Health, Environment or related field.
Significant experience (at least 5 years) in the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental public health programs.
Proven expertise in the monitoring of lead poisoning, water-borne diseases and hygiene in childcare, educational and medical facilities.
In-depth knowledge of national and international public health and hygiene standards.
Project management skills, including planning, coordination and monitoring of activities.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local governments, international organizations and civil society.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
Professional experience :
Experience in developing and implementing environmental public health diagnostics.
Participation in co-production processes of action plans with stakeholders.
Implementation of capacity-building programs in the field of public health.
External evaluation of public health monitoring systems.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
Deadline for application : 2025/02/28 23:55
File(s) attached : ToR Water and Health for Georgia_HTC_VF.pdf
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