Advisor Immunization Data Quality

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Manager, Special Program on Comprehensive Immunizations (CIM), and the general supervision of the Executive Manager, Special Program on Comprehensive Immunizations (CIM), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Provide technical advice and guidance while assisting in the collection and analysis of vaccination data through the implementation of tools such as Ejrf; ensure the quality and utilization of data obtained from these sources;
• Provide advice and guidance, and promote the creation, organization, analysis, distribution, and application of immunization information to monitor the global, regional, and country-level immunization status. This involves analyzing data and key program indicators;
• Collaborate on the development of mechanisms and formulation of strategies to address the public health challenges in immunization and follow up on related interventions implemented by Member States;
• Develop standardized regional tools and strategies for strengthening and building capacities at national and subnational level to improve and sustain the work of national immunization programs and for more effective use of quality immunization data for decision making and improved program performance;
• Advise the countries on the digital transformation of immunization through the adoption of electronic immunization registries and implementation of data quality and analysis methods and other digital tools such as vaccination certificates;
• Promote the strengthening of vaccination information systems, both for routine and COVID-19 vaccination;
• Provide support in the technical, financial and administrative management of the resources associated with immunization information systems;
• Provide technical advice to Member States in all aspects related to quality and use of immunization data required;
• Monitor the Regional Immunization Plan of Action based on the PAHO strategic document and aligned with the WHO policy documents;
• Promote the analysis of immunization equity data to monitor the immunization situation and contribute to universal health and equity;
• Propose the design and execution of the plans for evaluating technical cooperation interventions on immunization. Promote studies and research in the Organization to be carried out jointly with the member countries, creating opportunities for interaction among different actors and countries;
• Prepare and contribute to written reports and scientific articles for publication;
• Participate in technical and scientific meetings, evaluations and other activities related to vaccines and immunization;
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

• A university degree in a health-related profession and a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health or in a field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized institution.
• 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.  PAHO, considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
• World Higher Education Database (WHED), 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/
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp
• College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/ college navigator to support the validation process.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

Experience:

Essential:

• Nine years of combined national and international experience in disease control programs, with emphasis on the design, implementation and evaluation of immunization programs. Experience should include participation in technical cooperation programs and activities in disease control or in immunization programs in a health related program or institution.

Languages:

• Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

Source:  https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2402518