NPO (VPD Surveillance)

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,988 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

L'Objectif general du PEV notamment l'eradication de la polio est d'eviter la mortalite, morbidite et incapacite liee maladies evitables par la vaccination. Objectifs specifiques sont:•Renforcer programmes nationaux de vaccination centres sur le District •Accelerer les efforts d'eradication de la polio, maitrise rougeole, elimination tetanos neonatal maternel, lutte contre la fievre jaune par le renforcement de la vaccination de routine et activites de vaccination supplementaires et surveillance basee sur les cas •Maintenir les progres vers l'adoption de vaccins nouveaux ou sous utilises•Ameliorer la gestion des vaccins,consommables et logistique •Fournir au pays un appui pour permettre de perenniser les acquis de l'augmentation de la couverture vaccinale et renforcer les systemes de sante.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

De facon specifique: Il/elle devra apporter un soutien technique notamment dans sa zone d'affectation pour:- l'elaboration et la mise en œuvre des plans pluriannuels et plans d'action annuels du PEV notamment lutte contre la polio- la Mise en œuvre de la strategie de la vaccination centree sur le District (approche Atteindre Chaque District)-La Planification, mise en œuvre et evaluation des activites surveillance active Paralysies Flasques Aigues et autres maladies cibles PEV - La Mise en œuvre strategies de vaccination et activites de vaccination supplementaires liees a l'eradication de la polio et initiatives controle maladies cibles PEV - L'Integration et lien de la vaccination avec autres interventions faveur sante enfant et mere - Le Renforcement des capacites du personnel de sante a travers l'elaboration et la mise en œuvre plan de formation et supervision - L'evaluation et l'actualisation des besoins rehabilitation equipements PEV - L'Actualisation des outils de gestion logistique du PEV mise en place et suivi systeme gestion stocks de vaccins et consommables -Appui elaboration et mise en œuvre plan communication et mobilisation sociale pour PEV- La mise a jour reguliere des donnees du PEV de la zone couverte- La preparation des rapports mensuels, monitorage et suivi indicateurs performance de l'eradication polio et PEV en general. Toute autre tache demandee par lesuperviseur

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Doctorat en Medecine et Diplome en Sante Publique ou en epidemiologie Desirable: Formation complementaire en management du PEV

Experience

Essential: Au moins 5 ans dans gestion PEV aux niveaux District, Regional ou National Experience dans introduction nouveaux vaccins dans PEV Desirable: Experience dans Systeme Nations Unies notamment dans OMS serait un atout

Skills

Expertise technique en Sante publique, epidemiologie et ou vaccination Capacites a planifier, mettre en œuvre, suivre et evaluer des activites liees au PEV

WHO Competencies

Producing results Teamwork Driving the Organization to a Successful Future

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at XOF 19,161,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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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.

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• 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.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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