National Professional Officer
Expended Programme on Immunization
( 2209284 )
Grade : NO-A
Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (duration is subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuous need for the position
Job Posting: Oct 12, 2022, 6:31:09 AM
Expended programme on Immunization
Position Number: 398516
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To reduce childhood morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by implementing routine and supplemental immunization activities for children and women of child bearing age in accordance with established technical guidelines. To support introduction of new and underutilized vaccines in Somalia with demonstrated burden of diseases and as needed
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will undertake the following duties:
2.Collect, collate and use Immunization Activities reporting and monitoring data for identifying low coverage areas, reasons for poor coverage and suggest possible reasons for low coverage different population groups.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Medicine or public health or nursing
Desirable: Master’s degree in public health.
Experience
Essential: At least one year experience in EPI programs.
Desirable: Working experience with WHO or UN.
Skills
1.Broad knowledge of EPI strategies and policies and interventions.
2.Ability to work well under pressure.
3.Proven ability to take initiatives and make recommendations.
4.Demonstrated ability to assess and analyse data.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 29,564 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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