Emergency Surveillance and Immunization Medical Officer

Contract

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Objective of the programme

To provide technical assistance to the government of Bangladesh in building capacity for routine immunization activities and surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases, aiming to increase access for safe immunization for all eligible age group, introduce new cost-effective vaccines, respond public health emergencies, expand vaccine preventable diseases surveillance, sustain polio free status and measles elimination.

Description of duties

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Immunization Coordinator, and the managerial supervision of the Incident Manager, WHO Cox’s Bazar, in compliance with the guidelines for providing Routine Immunization services and supplementary activities in the FDMN camp settings, the incumbent is expected to effectively discharge technical, administrative and financial responsibilities in her / his assigned areas of work as assigned below:

• Provide technical guidance and build capacity of the government and NGO partners to achieve program objectives of optimum Routine Immunization & Supplementary Immunization Activities coverage.
• Facilitate activities for Measles Rubella Surveillance, like strengthening of reporting network in the FDMN setting by identification and frequent sensitization of the medical and paramedical staff in the health facilities catering to the FDMN, investigation of suspected MR cases and outbreaks and facilitating collection and transport of MR samples to the designated laboratories.
• Liaise and coordinate with the local government representatives, partner agencies, non-governmental organizations and professional bodies for strengthening of above mentioned activities.
• Conduct regular analysis of epidemiological, surveillance and immunization data to advocate for and support follow up actions by the government and partners.
• As a technical expert of WHO, make presentations, draft reports and strategic documents required for decision making and implementing at district and Upazila level.
• Ensure propriety and follow established internal controls over use of financial resources.
• Ensure regular review of performance of assigned Immunization Field Monitors (IFMs) and monitor their performance against standard deliverables.
• Create and maintain a work culture that thrives on transparency, healthy work relations with other team members by observing highest ethical standards.
• Work within the norms of WHO regulations maintaining a cooperative relationship with all concerned;
• Submit monthly activity report to Emergency Immunization coordinator
• Undertake any other tasks / duties assigned by supervisor (s)

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

• MBBS / Medical Degree from a recognized university
• Master of Public Health or equivalent post graduate degree in Community and Social Medicine / Child Health

Desirable:

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years’ experience in Public Health or Preventive Medicine

Desirable: Experience of working in EPI

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to collaborate with different institutions; organizations and personalities from the Government, NGO and private sectors, ability to work independently and creatively.
• Willingness to perform frequent duty travels.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environment and in a team.
• Working knowledge of descriptive epidemiological data analysis.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Producing results

Languages:

High level of proficiency in English and Bengali.

Duty Station:

Ukhia

Computer Literacy:

Proficient in using computer software applications (MS-Office) to produce reports, prepare correspondences, composing e-mails and create multi-media presentations

Salary & others benefits:

WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:

• Monthly salary: BDT 153,695.00 (SSA – 8, Step I) (non-negotiable)
• Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.

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.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• 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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• 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 ypes 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.
• Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.