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  • Posted: May 23, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 6, 2018
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    We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. We do this by: providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; set...
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    NPO - Surveillance

    Ref No: 1802274

    Grade: NO-C
    Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
    Contract duration: Twelve 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: Post graduate degree in Public Health preferably in epidemiology or other related public health fields

    Experience:

    • Essential: Considerable 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

    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.

    Location: Anambra Application Link

    Location: Ekiti Application Link

    Location: Ogun Application Link

    Method of Application

    Note

    • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade leve
    • 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.
    • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
    • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
    • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
    • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
    • 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.

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