District Polio Officer (DPO)

Job description

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Overview of position

–To conduct
AFP Active Surveillance in the respective area

–To
implement Polio SIAs campaign in the respective area

–To Support
Routine Immunization in the respective area

Role objectives

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Provincial Polio Officer/Medical Officer, Regional TL, Polio TL/AFG, and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the District Polio Officer will undertake the following duties:

 Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance: 

• Makes a monthly plan clearly identify AFP surveillance activities. 

• Support the Provincial Polio officer in investigation of all AFP cases and stool specimen collection and 

  transportation. 

• Facilitate identifying the healthcare providers and reporting volunteers and enlisting by the Provincial Polio officer 

  in the list of reporting network.

• Support the provincial polio officer in training and orientation of reporting volunteers.

• Facilitate PPOs in collecting Active Surveillance and Zero reports from their area of assignment 

• Assist MoPH in surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Disease and reporting AEFI. 

Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs):

• Assist the PPO and MoPH to regularly update the micro-plans for SIAs, 

• Participate in selection of Supervisors and vaccinators for implementation, supervision and monitoring of SIAs 

  activities.

• Coordinate social mobilization activities with partners before and during the campaign in the catchment area of 

  assignment.

• Conduct, Supervise and monitor training of Front line workers in his area of assignment.

• Facilitate and conduct training of Intra-campaign monitors where applicable. 

• Coordinate selection of Post-campaign Monitors (PCM) and LQAS monitors

•  Supervises and provide technical assistance to implement post-campaign related activities such as PCM, LQAS and  

  Out-of-House Finger-Marking surveys. 

• Facilitate post-campaign review and other regular PEI coordination meetings with all PEI partners in area of  

  assignment.

• the Provincial Polio Officer in preparing monthly plan and getting these approved. 

• Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and regular feedback to Provincial Polio Officers in the area of assignment. 

Monitor EPI activities.

•  Assist PEI/EPI implementing partners in training, micro-planning, supervision and monitoring

• Facilitate regular coordination meetings with all PEI/EPI implementing partners.

Other:

• Assist the Regional/Provincial Team Lead/Medical Officer on any other related tasks assigned. 

• Oversee that operational funds are used in a transparent and effective way in the district of assignment.

 Qualifications required:

• Medical Doctor (MD degree.

• Proven residency of the assigned area and good relations with all relevant stakeholders in the area.

• Local language is mandatory with at least basic knowledge of English.

• Ability to negotiate access and effective communication on PEI relevant issues/activities.  

• At least 1 year of relevant technical and managerial experience with international agencies. 

  Experience in the polio program is an asset. 

• Results oriented in the context of the PEI program.

• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team to adapt to diverse educational and  

  cultural background and maintain high standards of personal conduct.

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends, especially during important activities such as  

  conferences/meetings, vaccination campaigns, and other events. 

Competencies:

1) Producing results

2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork

3) Communicating in a credible and effective way

4) Moving forward in a changing environment.

5) Effective use of resources

Functional
Skills and Knowledge:

–Training skills

–Monitoring skills

–Reporting skills

–Management skills

–Communication skills

Educations:

Essential:  Completion of medical
degree

Desirable:Bachelor of medicine.

Experience:

Essential:  3-5 years of related experience (Polio and Routine Immunization
activities). 

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN and
NGO system

Languages:Good knowledge of English fluent the local language.

IT
Skills:

– Good knowledge of Microsoft applications
(Word, Excel and Power point).

– Internet skills

Project reporting

N/A

Key competencies

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• To support the selection process of FLWs

• To develop micro-plan of the area

• To conduct training for all FLWs levels (DCs, CSs, volunteers, ICMs and PCMs)

• To monitor the SIAs and active surveillance activities

• To monitor the RI activities

• To play an active role in improving the coordination among partners

• To report to his activities regularly the supervisor

• To provide feedback to the FLWs on their activities

• To attend the meetings of the partners at his level

• To keep record and documents in proper system 

Team management

N/A

Further information

Criteria

Screening of the candidates.

ØLong
List – The candidates shall be longlisted base on
the minimum qualifications and relevant experience to the Vacancy Notice (VN).

ØShort
List – Further shortlist shall be done base on
years of relevant experience, higher education and required skills.

Assessment method:

• ØWHO may conduct written/presentation and interview or combination of the mentioned mediums to select the most qualified candidate.

• ØWHO is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply and equally qualified female candidate will be given preference.

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.