Data Management Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the immunization and vaccine development programme in the SEAR are to strengthen immunization delivery systems to achieve and sustain high routine immunization coverage; to eradicate polio and to eliminate measles and control rubella by 2020 ; to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus; to build capacity by 2018 of the national regulatory authority in all Member States; to ensure vaccine supply of assured quality; to monitor adverse events following immunization and to facilitate introduction of available new and underutilized vaccines for the benefit of all people. Also, among the programme objectives facilitate having a well-functioning and quality laboratory service is essential to the process of certifying eradication of polio from the world and to the prevention and control of all vaccine preventable diseases. Control of vaccine preventable diseases would thus contribute to the reduction of under-five mortality and to the health and well-being of all people.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of Director, CDS, with direct supervision of Coordinator (COVAX, IVD)and in collaboration with technical staff, theincumbent will carry out the following duties:1. Provide technical support to the IVD unit on initiating VPD surveillance information systems in terms of database management including content, structure,relational integrity, file location, backup system, and documentation. 2. Supervise the process of data cleaning and verifying data for accuracy. Examine data for unusual trends or patterns.3. Oversee the development of computer applications that facilitate the smooth functioning,user-friendliness of the polio and measles surveillance information systems(e.g., data entry interfaces, automated outputs).4. Ensure incoming data are properly managed by the data management/information system group in terms of proper logging and data entry and data processing. 5. Monitor programmatic progress and surveillance systems performance at the global,regional and national level. 6. Support the information needs of the IVD unit.7. Prepare and maintain annual EPI fact sheets and standard regional presentations on Polio, measles, immunization and other VPD related technical areas. 8. Provide technical support to Country Offices to strengthen the VPD data management and improve data quality. 9. Perform other tasks as assigned by IVD Coordinator 10. To submit an assignment report at the end of the assignment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Information Technology or related area. Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least five (5) years' experience in data collection, management and analysis of immunization and VPD surveillance data including some years of demonstrated international exposure. Desirable: Experience in managing large sets of data and multiple indicators for immunization preventable disease surveillance in WHO or public health system of INGOs or NGOs or bilateral or multilateral international agencies

Skills

Demonstrated ability in creating and running programme databases for immunization and VPD surveillance. Excellent and meticulous data management skills, including analysis and synthesis of data. Training in Geographical information system.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1865 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• 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.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• 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.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.