Purpose of Position Setting
To maintain database for polio eradication and other activities inSomalia.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
*Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objective
To eradicate Polio fromSomalia by the year 2018 through routine and supplementary immunization and high quality Accute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance system. To reduce morbidity and mortality from other ExpandedProgramme of Immunization (EPI) target diseases.
*Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the intricacy and difficulty of working environment)
Under the direct supervision of technical supervision of the Medical Officer /Polio Team Leader, the overall guidance of the WHO Representative and the over all supervision of the WHO International Focal Point (IFP), the incumbent will maintain accurate data for the Somalia Polio program.
*Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Qualifications
*Essential
Completion of secondary school education supplemented by training in Data analysis.
Desirable
University degree or diploma on data management andor IT from an accredited institute.
*Essential
At least 6 years of relevant practical experiences in database processing
Desirable
Work experience with UN organizations /agencies or international institutions
Essential: English – Somlai
Desirable: NA
Describe the core, management competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
Functional Knowledge and Skill
*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
– Good knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices/procedures and routines.
– Good filing and organizational skills.
– Good analytical skills, multitasking and adaptability to challenging situations
– Ability to translate routine correspondence.
– Producing and delivering quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
– Skills in organizing training programs in data collection and preliminary data processing
– Keen attention to details, especially regarding data accuracy
Your application should be sent to the below email address, please indicate the title of the position you have applied in the email subject by close of business Monday 05 June 2023. It should include a cover letter & a detailed CV (as one document in PDF format) with your contact details.
emacosomrecruitment@who.int
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.