Data Assistant

Contract

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ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

WHO Country Office Myanmar, Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) team is supporting Central Epidemiology Unit (CEU), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health (MoH) in strengthening Vaccine Preventable Disease surveillance and outbreak response immunization activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Assistant will work Under the general guidance of Technical Officer, EPI Unit, WHO country office Myanmar, the data Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Director (Epidemiology), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, she/he will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist in collecting and maintain all communicable diseases surveillance and vaccine preventable diseases data from (17) States and Regions
• Assist in collecting and maintain Covid-19 and communicable diseases outbreaks data from (17) States and Regions and National Health Laboratories.
• Entering, compiling, and checking integrated disease surveillance data in data management software (i.e., MS ACCESS, MS Excel, EPI Info, IFA).
• Compile, manage and analyse surveillance data for CEU Bulletin and ad- hoc reports to Ministry of Health
• Maintain the GIS boundary files at least of township level, together with district boundary files for bordering countries. Work on Geographical Information System (G.I.S) software in order to produce maps displaying epidemiological information on integrated disease surveillance or Immunization programs.
• Assist in production of other data summaries, manual, guideline or other communications to meet the ongoing requirement of Central Epidemiology Unit.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Director (CEU), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Data Assistant is expected to work as a member of EPI, Myanmar country office team as per assigned TOR, maintaining professional relation and coordination with other technical team of WCO Myanmar as well as at times with external clients who are participating in events. He/She responds to routine queries, requests and receives data, provides information on status of transactions and exchanges a variety of information that is limited to collaborative programmes. Discussion and communication for effective intra and inter team-works are encouraged.

IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS

The Data Assistant ensures smooth procedures in terms of project implementation, arrangements of meetings and field visits and the proper processing and filing of documentation and records.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• University degree
• Training on IT and Data Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three to five years of experience, preferably in any UN organization, International Organization or Government Offices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a team member.

DESIRABLE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge on Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite (MS Access, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint), Knowledge of SQL, GIS mapping and distributive database is essential.
• Knowledge of other advanced public health statistical software an advantage.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good knowledge of English and excellent knowledge of Myanmar Language.

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
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• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• 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.
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