• Country: Nairobi, Kenya
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: WHO
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-02-25

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To develop national skills in implementing routine and supplemental immunisation and establish an effective disease surveillance system in view of polio eradication, neonatal tetanus elimination, measles elimination and control of other vaccine preventable diseases

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Develop and reinforce national surveillance system for AFP/VPD, monitor the completeness and effectiveness of reporting and the use of surveillance performance indicators at the district level;2. Provide information on the progress of the Polio Eradication Initiative and other vaccine preventable diseases-related activities to the WR and IVE Director including:AFP line list and surveillance data on measles, neonatal tetanus and new vaccines in the country; Annual burden of vaccine preventable diseases in the country Provide report on routine immunization performance and coverage achieved; Data on supplementary immunization activities carried out in the country; 3. Assist the national authorities in increasing access and quality of immunization service delivery a. Strengthening routine immunization servicesb. Preparation of quality supplementary immunization activitiesc. Introduction of new and underutilized vaccines and technologies4. Support national authorities in control, elimination, and eradication of target diseases.5. Support national authorities to develop plans, implement and evaluate progress toward VPD set targets and goals;6. Support the country to build capacity related to VPD and conducts appropriate research. 7. Assist the WR in management of VPD programme personnel as well as financial resources. Any other duties assigned by the WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced University degree in medicine or doctorate in health sciences.
Desirable: Post graduate training in public health or epidemiology from an internationally recognized school

Experience

Essential: At least 7years public health experience of which two years field experience in planning, training, surveillance and implementation of VPD.
Desirable: Technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, disease control and immunization. Experience in Africa would be an asset.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies;Computer skills.

WHO Competencies

Producing results
Teamwork
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Beginners knowledge of Portuguese.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1927 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

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) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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