WHO: Technical Officer (Immunization) – Mogadishu

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The position will strengthen vaccine preventable disease control including increasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines, surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases; to eradicate transmission of wild poliomyelitis; measles elimination rubella/CRS control, introduce new and underutilized vaccine.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is responsible to carry out the following activities related to immunization a to assist State immunization programme and State Ministry of Health:

1- Provide Technical assistance (TA) to strengthen Routine Immunization program at sub national level and develop annual coverage improvement plans (CIP)

2- Develop tools and guidelines for EPI microplanning,Defaulter tracking, identification of high-risk areas.

3- TA for RI session monitoring tools, and monitor and evaluate the EPI program at State and district level to find local strategies for coverage improvement

4- Facilitate immunization safety and monitoring, of adverse events following introduction of new vaccination.

5- Develop training materials/ guidelines for Health workers EPI communication to address vaccine hesitancy.

6- Strengthen Data Quality to improve accuracy of coverage reports. Maintain good working relations with concerned technical units/departments of Ministry Health and other stakeholders related to immunization.

7- Work closely with other categories in WCO and States towards integrated services, MCH, UHC, and systems strengthening; and Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Essential: A university degree in Medicine or Public Health
Desirable: Training in the field of epidemiology OR advanced degree n epidemiology/ public health/ control of communicable diseases

Experience

Essential: At least two years of professional experience in EPI and vaccine preventable disease control
Desirable: Experience of work in United Nations and/or other international organization.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control, epidemiology, and laboratory.

Diagnosis specifically for EPI diseases. Knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with national and international colleagues.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae66472_3&download=true

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements