Health Specialist (Community Based Surveillance), P-3, TA (6 Months), #137394, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCAR

## Health Specialist (Community Based Surveillance), P-3, TA (6 Months), #137394, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCAR

**Apply now****Job no:** 593978
**Contract type:** Temporary Appointment
**Duty Station:** Bunia
**Location:** Democratic Republic of Congo
**Categories:** Health

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.

UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.

This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.

**How can you make a difference?**

Strengthen the operational implementation of community-based surveillance to improve the early detection, reporting, and follow-up of suspected Ebola cases at the community level.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 07. Community Based Surveillance P-3.docx

**To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…**

**Minimum requirements**

- **Education**: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, or a related field is required.
- **Work Experience:** A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in community surveillance and/or public health programmes is required.
- **Skills:** Teamwork and Collaboration, Effective Community Communication, Organization and Attention to Detail, Results Orientation, Ability to Work in Challenging and Emergency Contexts
- Strong Knowledge of Epidemiological Surveillance, Proficiency in Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) Approaches, Understanding of Community Contexts and Local Dynamics, Ability to Engage and Work Effectively with Community Stakeholders, Supervision, Coaching, and Training Skills
- **Language Requirements:** Fluency in French is required. Intermediate proficiency in English is an asset.

**Desirables**

- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Ebola, cholera, disease outbreaks
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
- Experience in epidemic response (e.g., Ebola, cholera, or other disease outbreaks) is considered an asset.

**For every Child, you demonstrate...**

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

**UNICEF competencies required for this post are…**

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

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