NPO - Surveillance at World Health Organization (WHO)

Ref Id: 1803444
Primary Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration: 12 months
Schedule: Full-time

Objectives of the Programme

• To establish AFP surveillance for monitoring wild poliovirus transmission
• To interrupt wild poliovirus transmission and achieve polio eradication in Nigeria
• To strengthen routine immunization and reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases
• To achieve accelerated disease control through supplemental activities e.g. measles SIAs;To strengthen integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR).

Description of Duties

• Establish a reporting network to strengthen AFP surveillance
• Provide technical support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supplemental immunization activities (e.g. polio, measles etc.) to improve quality
• Provide technical support in planning, implementation and monitoring of routine immunization activities to increase coverage
• Provide technical support in planning and monitoring of integrated disease surveillance and response activities.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD)
• Desirable: Postgraduate Degree in Public Health preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields

Experience:

• Essential: Some years field experience in EPI activities after post graduate qualification in government or non-governmental organizations
• Desirable: Experience in an international organization

Skills:

• The incumbent should have knowledge and skills in planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

WHO Competencies

• Communication
• Producing results
• Teamwork
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.

Remuneration

• Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 19,538,402 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.