OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To eradicate polio from Afghanistan through routine, Supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) and a highly sensitive surveillance system for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to:

1. Provide technical input in planning, implementation, and monitoring of Supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) in the field.

2. Undertake frequent travel to different regions of the country particularly the Southern region to supervise SIAs and oversee the process of different types of data collection and timely analysis for its use and preparing country SIA reports.

3. Take all necessary measures to ensure achievement/ maintenance of high vaccination coverage, particularly in the Low performing Districts.

4. Update guidelines training modules and other materials and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools.

5. Facilitate training and other capacity-building activities for national staff as well as suggest measures for its appropriate training on newly introduced interventions.

6. Strength surveillance for another vaccine-preventable disease; ensure appropriate monitoring of routine EPI activities and timely analysis of routine EPI data for corrective actions.

7. Prepare and submit a monthly report on the activities undertaken.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University Degree in Medicine.
Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in Epidemiology / Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least two years experience working in EPI/ Polio eradication or PHC with the public and/or Private sector.
Desirable: Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations.

Skills

Sound technical knowledge on epidemiology and surveillance of vaccine-preventable; prevention and control measures and preparedness and response. Ability to establish harmonious working relations with national counterparts and international colleagues.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Setting an example

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 45,101 (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 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.

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• 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.