PANAFTOSA-PAHO/WHO hiring Food Safety and Surveillance Advisor

PANAFTOSA-PAHO/WHO selects Food Safety and Surveillance Advisor.

To apply for this position it is essential a university degree in a health-related profession and a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, microbiology, food safety, veterinary public health or in any other field related to the functions of the post, from recognized institutions.

Essential: 9 years of combined national and international experience in the area of public health in programs involving the control and prevention of zoonotic diseases, epidemiological research, food safety, AMR in animal health and food production and/or veterinary public health; including the participation in technical cooperation programs and activities in veterinary public health.

Desirable: Experience working in international organizations and programs and/or Inter-American Systems would be an asset.

Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish or English, with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

Primary Location: Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Important information:

- Closing date: application until December 9, 2020 (8:59:00 PM)

- More information about this vacancy and how to apply can be accessed through the link: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2004263&tz=GMT-03%3A00&tzname=America%2FSao_Paulo