Contract

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Organizational Setting

The Immunisation Officer works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator or Technical Officer of the respective disease or geographical location or in small to medium-sized Country Offices under the WHO Representative directly. S/he is expected to perform his/her duties and responsibilities with highest degree of efficiency and sound judgment.

The incumbent coordinates activities in the designated areas and may supervise directly a small team of Special Service Agreement holders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. expected results)

Evaluates and analyses the progress of immunisation activities, including developing various technical reports and documentation, achieving results such as:

• Regular analysis of collected data and reports, identifying gaps, recommending corrective measures and providing feedback to the respective partners and sites.
• Preparation of regular report to reflect activities conducted, progress made, constraints faced and recommendations for way forward.
• Reviewing and updating of locality micro plans for improving the Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI) routine coverage in designated area.

Function 2 (incl. expected results)

Monitors and coordinates the implementation of planned activities, campaigns and field action, achieving results such as:

• Implementation of mechanisms for sample collection and transportation following standards and regulations, for data collection and entry, and for regular analysis of collected data.
• Monitoring the implementation of vaccine and equipment supply plans in terms of continuous availability, proper transportation and storage as well as timely distribution.
• Regular visits to sentinel sites using standard checklists, ensuring systematic communication exchange and enabling implementation of activities as per agreed upon network Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Facilitation to MOH in various activities, which depending on the designated area, may include any of the following technical specificities, e.g. implementation of national approaches to achieve the national targets of routine immunization coverage; efficient functionality of the cold chain at all levels including development and implementation of repair, maintenance, replacement and expansion plan of the cold chain, etc..

Function 3 (incl. expected results)

Manages training activities to strengthen capacity at various levels, achieving results such as:

• Identification of training and capacity building needs for respective target audiences and development of comprehensive and competency-based training plans for capacity building.
• Preparation of training material tailored to the specific needs.
• Assist in updating local guidelines and protocols on prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging vaccine preventable diseases
• Organisation and delivery of an array of training activities to various target groups, this may include any of the following:
• Training on district micro planning,
• Training of provincial-level staff on SIAs activities
• On-going training for the EPI staff
• Build capacity of NEPI and Basic Package for Health Services (BPHS) implementing partners' intermediate and service level staff in accurate forecasting, maintaining stock records, inventory control, and reporting systems to minimize stock outs or overstocking of vaccines/supplies, and reduce wastage.
• Assessment of impact of training and capacity building activities.

Work Relations and Partnerships

The Immunisation Officer works in full coordination with relevant departments, MOH and other ministries, UN agencies and NGOs and other vaccine campaign staff mainly to evaluate and analyse collected data and provide technical advice on basis of data analysis. The incumbent will monitor implementation and thus provide at time contentious feedback to partners and stakeholders. Furthermore, the incumbent delivers capacity building training activities to various target audiences.

Impact of functions

The overall aim is to reduce or eliminate cases after vaccination campaigns and reduce morbidity and mortality rates from Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI) target diseases. The functions have a direct impact on the response towards these target diseases in terms of proper coordination and monitoring of the implementation of activities. Furthermore, the functions contribute to strengthening capacities on various aspects of immunisation activities.

Qualifications

Educational background

First level university degree in medicine is required.

Desirable: Training in epidemiology of communicable diseases.

Professional experience and knowledge

At least 2 years of experience required communicable diseases prevention and control, immunization programmes, vaccine preventable diseases surveillance and data management.

Broad knowledge in Immunization and surveillance systems delivery.

Understanding Immunization Issues, constraints and opportunities in introduction of new vaccines in the Country Office.

Good knowledge of WHO procedures and policies is highly desirable.

Language Skills

Fluent in English and the local language

Competencies

• Communicating in a credible and effective manner: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Ensuring effective use of resources: Identifies priorities in accordance with WHO’s strategic directions. Develops and implements action plans, organizes the necessary resources and monitors outcomes.