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Country: JordanOrganization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near EastClosing date: 15 Aug 2026Posting Title : PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST /EPIDEMIOLOGIST, P3Job Code Title : Public Health Specialist /EpidemiologistDepartment/ Office : UNRWA - Programme Health - Headquarters Amman LocationPosting Period : : HQ Amman 2 August 2026-15 August 2026 Job Opening number : 26-MED-UNRWA - Programme Health-280534-J-HQ Amman (E) Staffing Exercise : N/A United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for DiversityOrg. Setting and ReportingUNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. UNRWA offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of public health, humanitarian action, and frontline service delivery. Through a network of more than 130 health centers and a workforce of over 3,000 health staff, UNRWA directly provides primary health care to Palestine refugees across Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The position contributes to the use of epidemiology, operational research, and health information to strengthen one of the world's largest humanitarian primary health care programmes and improve the health of one of the world's most vulnerable populations. For public health professionals seeking practical, large-scale global health experience with a direct impact on people's lives, UNRWA offers an exceptionally meaningful and professionally rewarding opportunity. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Public Health Specialist/Epidemiologist reports to the Senior Health Management Information System Officer.ResponsibilitiesProvides technical support to the Department of Health and the field offices for development and preparation of the respective health programmes, and is responsible for monitoring and assessment of the implementation of public health activities and the progress of the health programme. Provides technical expertise on operational research study design, data collection, analysis, data interpretation and dissemination of findings. Participates proactively in health emergency situations, outbreaks and other epidemiological investigations using appropriate methods to interpret and analyze health outcomes data. Provides technical support to other cross-cutting topics of the department including nutrition, adolescent health, health communication, and gender, and participates as a member of the Agency's thematic network of specialists on relevant health topics. Serves as the department focal point for results-based management (RBM), annual reporting and emergency management framework. Collaborates in the resource mobilization efforts by proactively seeking funding opportunities and contributing to grant proposal writing. Supports departmental management process including work planning, budgeting and human resources in coordination with the Director and Chiefs.CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.- Applying Technical Expertise- Analyzing- Learning and Researching- Planning and Organizing- Relating and NetworkingEducationAdvanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in epidemiology, public health, health sciences or related disciplineJob Specific QualificationsWork ExperienceAdvanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in epidemiology, public health, health sciences or related discipline is required. At least five years of combined national and international experience with a successful track record in epidemiology and research methods, project management and proven field experience in public health emergencies and refugee assistance. Familiarity with the region and work experience in a UN agency would be an asset is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience should be outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A "yes" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).Required LanguagesLanguage English Reading Writing Listening UN Level III Assessment UN Level III UN Level III Speaking UN Level III Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.Special NoticeType of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for ten months. The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system Inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English; other language submissions will not be considered. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointments to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises.Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reasons of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/United Nations ConsiderationsStaff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTSHow to applyhttps://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/280534?language=en
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