National Technical Officer (Immunization)

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Overview of the programme

Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative to Myanmar, direct supervision of Technical Officer -Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and close coordination with central Expanded Programme on Immunization (cEPI), MoHS, the National Technical Officer (NTO) will provide technical support to cEPI to strengthen immunization system and to achieve regional targets for elimination and eradication of the vaccine preventable diseases (VPD). Routine tasks are performed independently within detailed guidelines. Overall supervision is focused on the successful delivery of client oriented and efficient implementation of operational services.

Description of Duties

The National Technical Officer will work under the direct supervision of Technical Officer (EPI), WHO and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist cEPI and State/Regional Health Departments to prepare annual EPI work plan for routine immunization; and additional work plans (e.g., catch up, SIA, campaign) if needed
• Assist cEPI for preparation of various steering committee meetings including National Committee for Immunization and Practices (NCIP) and Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (ICC) and others.
• Assist cEPI and State/Regional Health Department for capacity building of health staff including health staff from Ethnic Health Organizations for immunization service delivery at their respective areas according to the national guidelines.
• Assist cEPI in conducting data quality assessments (DQA) and implementation of recommendations.
• Assist cEPI in the development of training materials such as training modules, IEC materials and training guidelines
• Assist cEPI in submission of New Vaccine Introduction proposal to GAVI and implementation according to the plan
• Assist cEPI in conducting annual EPI review meetings, evaluation meetings and Post Introduction Evaluation (PIE) after new vaccine introduction
• Assist cEPI in National Covid 19 vaccine rollout
• Coordinate with Departments of Medical Research for conducting research activities
• Assist cEPI in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of EPI activities as per annual work plan and GAVI-HSS activities
• Provide support to FDA for NRA strengthening and AEFI surveillance and pharmacovigilance
• Perform any other additional duty that may be assigned by WR Myanmar.
• To submit assignment report quarterly

Work relations

The National Technical Officer (NTO) provides continuous technical support to cEPI in planning, implementation and evaluation of the immunization activities. The NTO coordinates with Department of Medical Research for conducting immunization related research and surveys. The NTO also collaborates with partners such as UNICEF, PATH and others for the equitable access to immunization by all eligible children as well as in order to avoid overlapping activities. The NTO serves as a coordinator for the EPI related committees which oversees immunization activities in the country.

The NTO plays a key role in strengthening the immunization system through delivery of services related to collaborative country programmes. NTO ensures to implement EPI activities timely and effectively; and to conduct EPI related research, including post introduction evaluation and surveys. The NTO also ensures to provide support for the technical proposals and technical reports for new vaccine introductions and campaigns.

QUALIFICATION

Education:

Essential: First university degree in Medicine, Health or Health-related sciences, biological sciences

Desirable: Post graduate degree in Public Health and/ or related fields.

Experience:

Essential: At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of Immunization programme, including experience in programme/project implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes, and in preparation of donors' reports related to health programmes at national level.

Able to work independently and take initiative

Language skills:

Excellent knowledge of English and Myanmar Language

WHO competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources.

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.
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• 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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