HPV Vaccine Introduction Junior Coordinator

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Overview

Support programmatic and administrative functions for HPV vaccine introduction.

You have:

• At least 3 years of professional work experience, at the national and/or international level, in public health programme support; experience with EPI work is an asset, as is experience working in the MoPH, UN or other international development organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong drafting, formulation, and reporting abilities.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document preparation, data entry, and report editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external counterparts; familiarity with participatory and results-based planning approaches is an asset.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; ability to work productively in a multicultural team of international and national staff.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (especially Excel, Word and PPT).
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the mission and work of the United Nations System.

Contract

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This assignment is part of WHO’s ongoing technical support to provide programmatic, administrative, and coordination support to the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH)- Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Department for the planning, implementation, training and monitoring of activities related to the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into the national immunization program. The junior coordinator will support the WHO and EPI team in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of project activities, conducting trainings, facilitating meetings, effective coordination with stakeholders, timely follow-up on deliverables, and proper documentation and reporting.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Health Systems and Policy Advisor or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV HPV Vaccine Introduction Junior Coordinator will be responsible for Effective coordination and operational support for HPV vaccine introduction through: • Support the preparation, consultants work and follow-up of project workplans, timelines, and activity trackers • Assist in organizing meetings, trainings, and coordination activities, including agendas, participant lists, minutes, and follow-up actions • Support coordination with stakeholders (MOPH departments, WHO, UNICEF, partners) to track progress on agreed actions and deliverables • Support compilation of relevant data needed for reporting, writing progress reports, summaries, and documentation related to HPV vaccine introduction activities • Maintain organized project files and documentation (meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and deliverables) • Support training implementation plan, including target groups, training schedule, locations, and modalities • Facilitation of training sessions for medical doctors, nurses and midwives using approved training materials and SOPs • Training report documenting number of sessions delivered, number of participants trained as per the monitoring indicators set, key challenges encountered, and recommendations for follow-up and supportive supervision • Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with the role.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• At least 3 years of professional work experience, at the national and/or international level, in public health programme support; experience with EPI work is an asset, as is experience working in the MoPH, UN or other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong drafting, formulation, and reporting abilities; • Accuracy and professionalism in document preparation, data entry, and report editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external counterparts; familiarity with participatory and results-based planning approaches is an asset; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; ability to work productively in a multicultural team of international and national staff • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (especially Excel, Word and PPT); • Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the mission and work of the United Nations System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. Benefits package: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.56 • Annual and learning leaves • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

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