Medical Officer/Surveillance

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), with special focus on polio eradication/endgame, measles elimination, neonatal tetanus elimination and rubella control. To establish sustainable systems of (a)ensuring access to immunization against diseases of major public health importance; and (b) integrating vaccine preventable disease surveillance. To promote vaccine quality assurance from production through delivery, including the development of new and underutilized vaccines.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of Director, CDS and direct supervision of Coordinator (COVAX, IVD) the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

• Develops and implements innovative programmatic approaches and plans to support WHO country offices and Member States in sustaining comprehensive surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs), especially in the context of the decline in surveillance performance following the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Monitors performance of VPD surveillance in Member States of the Region in accordance with the standards laid down in the Regional guidelines for VPD surveillance, and provides support on strengthening systems for VPD surveillance, including development of tools for monitoring performance by Member States.
• Supports periodic analysis of VPD surveillance data and provides technical support on use of the surveillance data for refinements of strategies and interventions to control/eliminate VPDs in Member States Uses disease surveillance information to help Member States to identify pockets of un-immunized children and priority geographical areas for improving immunization coverage, as well for investigation and timely response to vaccine preventable diseases outbreaks
• Facilitates use of surveillance data to inform programmatic decisions for introduction of new vaccines Enhances capacity for collection, management, analyses and use of data on rotavirus, invasive bacterial diseases and Japanese Encephalitis
• Coordinates with the laboratory focal point in IVD/SEARO to support laboratories involved with VPDs, such as IBD, rotavirus, JE, diphtheria, surveillance in SEAR countries.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisors. Submit an assignment report after completion of the assignment. (mandatory)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Postgraduate degree in Medicine from recognized university

Desirable: Masters in Public Health/Epidemiology/Communicable Diseases from a recognized university

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of experience in area of public health, including few years of demonstrated international exposure/experience

Desirable: Experience of planning, implementing, monitoring vaccine-preventable disease surveillance at national level

Skills

Expertise in planning and evaluation of public health programmes, including experience in vaccine

preventable disease control and immunization

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 77,326 (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 2094 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.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• 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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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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