Data Manager, Immunization Strategic Information – WHO jobs in Zambia

• Location: Lusaka, Zambia
• Vacancy No: N/A 
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: WHO
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-04-11

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The overall objective of the Immunisation program at WHO is to provide relevant,actionable data to systematically drive continuous and equitable health improvement and policy change. Central to this is the availability and use of sound health information at country, provincial, district and subdistrictlevels.The regular publication/ production and dissemination of health statistics for immunisation and VPD surveillance at the country, provincial, district and subdistrict levels are core WHO activities. One of the key products of WHO’s Triple Billion framework, for guiding the work of countries to meet the health-related SDGs equitably. Data and Analytics/Monitoring will assist assess the country progress to meet the country targets and course correction when processes are off track.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Support coordinated assessment exercises (and/or preparedness) from an information management/data analysis perspective, as required. Provide support in developing an agreed, context-specific data collection and analysis methodology for coordinated assessments. Provide technical assistance and guidance to the Immunisation program with a focus on information management practices that support quality data. Facilitate, through information management best practices, a harmonized approach to needs assessments within/across the Cluster/Sectors. Ensure Clusters/sectors are using the Key humanitarian indicators as well as the Common OperationalDatasets.Support the undertaking of joint assessment, as required. Provide guidance to Immunisation program on the analysis and interpretation of various data collected routinely and through preventive and outbreak immunisation responses

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in Public health, data science, statistics or related field.
Desirable: An advanced degree in Public health, data science or statistics.

Experience

Essential: Up to1 year of relevant experience in analysing and/or management and dissemination of health data, of which at least one year experience with international organization.
Desirable: Experience in dashboard development and maintenance

Skills

Proficient with R, particularly the tidy verse suite (dplyr, tidyr, rlang).Package development expertise.Knowledge of the Triple Billion framework and associated methods.Knowledge of Triple Billion R package environment.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ZMW 602,687 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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