Junior Scientific Expert - Emergency Preparedness and Response

Job description
We are now looking for a new team member for ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) in Stockholm. You will work as a Junior Scientific Expert and support the PHF Unit (Public Health Functions Unit) and in particular the EPRS Section (Emergency Preparedness Response Support). This is a temporary assignment starting in January 2024 and two months forward. For the right person there is a good chance of extension of the assignment.


ECDC has introduced a hybrid working model with a minimum presence in the office of 2 days/week and you will need to be located in Stockholm or nearby.


To apply, please submit your resume in the Europass CV format together with a motivational letter of maximum one page explaining which job specific expertise and personal characteristics that you would bring to the job. Please include your CV and motivational letter in the same document. Apply as soon as possible, application closes on the 7th of December.


Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Responsibilities
Tasks include:
-          ECDC seeks to identify strengths and areas for improvement of public health emergency preparedness in EU member states. ECDC then has the goal to develop competency based training programmes to improve the preparedness of the member states. One task of this position would be to contribute to the development and revision of working instructions in regards to the new ECDC Public Health Emergency (PHE) Plan.
-          Provide support for the development of simulation exercises and After-Action Reviews
-          Support the process for shaping a coordinated approach for ECDC to support Member States in the revision of National (Pandemic) Preparedness/Health Emergency Plans, including the preparations of a conference to take place in May 2024
-          Contribute to the coordination of ECDC internal response operations
-          Contribute to the organisation of Country Assessment Missions abroad

Qualifications
In addition to the profile specification, these specific competences and experience are required for the current assignment:
 
Education at university level in an area related to the activities of ECDC such as medicine, public health or similar
At least 1 year professional experience relevant to the scientific area
Preferably experience of Emergency Preparedness and some knowledge in communicable diseases
Preferably experience in writing instructions/advice
Meeting planning and implementation skills
Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
Very good MS office skills


Experience
Microsoft Office
Engelska


About the company

Randstad
At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential. With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.