Qualifications

Objective of the programme

To strengthen vaccine preventable disease control includingincreasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines, surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases; to eradicate transmission of wild poliomyelitis; measles elimination,introduce new and underutilized vaccine, to transfer technology for the laboratory diagnosis of Vaccine Preventable Diseases and strengthen national regulatory authorities.

Description of duties:

Under the direct supervision of Medical Officer-ISS and the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to Bangladesh, the incumbent shall perform the following duties in close collaboration with National Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Bangladesh:

1. Provide technical assistance to the National Expanded Immunization Programme in advocacy, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to achieve measles, Rubella and CRS elimination.
2. Support the planning and implementation of strategies under the National Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI to achieve and maintain high routine MR2 immunization coverage and to reduce vaccination dropouts.
3. Strengthen measles-Rubella and CRS surveillance system to meet elimination standards. Support in capacity building SIMO network.
4. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) and outbreak response immunization activities.
5. Coordinate operational research on measles and rubella to inform policy and program improvements.
6. Develop policy documents, projects proposals, donor reports, and other documents related to measles-Rubella elimination.
7. Support the functioning of the National Verification Committee and other relevant EPI committees.
8. Provide technical support to the National Public Health Laboratory (NPML) for laboratory-related activities related to measles and Rubella.
9. Assist with immunization and surveillance data analysis and facilitate with sharing of information with the government and IVD network, Support data review process in DHIS2 to ensure accuracy and programmatic use of data.
10. Explore and develop innovative tools and technologies to improve MR vaccine coverage and surveillance performance. Provide support for GIS mapping, microplanning, and use of digital solutions to reach every child. Build capacity of IVD network
11. Perform any other task as given by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential: MBBS with MasterofPublicHealthorequivalentpostgraduatedegree in Public Health / Community and Social Medicine / Child Health.

Desirable: Traininginepidemiologyand diseasecontrolwill bean advantage.

Experience:

Essential: At least seven years’ experience in EPI or Public Health.

Desirable: Experience in EPI and measles control program.

Functional Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to collaborate with different institutions, organizations and personalities from the Government, NGO and private sectors, ability to work independently and creatively, willingness to travel.
• Abilityto work in cross-cultural environment andin a team.
• Goodknowledgeofdescriptiveepidemiologicaldata analysis and GIS mapping 

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respectingandpromotingindividualandculturaldifferences.
• Communication.
• Buildingandpromotingpartnershipsacrosstheorganizationandbeyond.
• Movingforwardin a changingenvironment.

Languages:

ExcellentknowledgeofspokenandwrittenEnglish

Duty Station: 

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Computer Literacy:

Proficient in using computer software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, access), outlook.

Salary & others benefits:

WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:

• Monthly salary: BDT 220,899.00 (SSA – 9, Step I) (non-negotiable)
• Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.

Additional Information:

1. This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
2. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
3. A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.
4. If your candidature is retained for 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.
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6. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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.
7. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. 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 for WHO jobs.
8. 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
9. 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.
10. 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 short-listed candidates.
11. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
12. 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.
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14. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
15. Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
16. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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