Programme Coordinator (Polio Eradication)

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This is a P-6 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 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about P-6 contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To support countries in the WHO African Region to provide high quality immunization services to all communities in order to prevent mortality, morbidity and disability from diseases that are preventable through the optimum use of currently available vaccines that become available periodically.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Assigned duties include:1. Coordinate African regional efforts to interrupt wild poliovirus transmission by end-2014 as well as coordinate regional efforts to achieve certification-level AFP surveillance through effective surveillance at all levels. Provide regular periodic mapping of silent districts feedback to countries and ISTs.2. Assist in the transition of the current polio surveillance infrastructure to an integrated surveillance structure for child survival interventions.3. Coordinate the development and implementation of regional guidelines and tools on conducting effective SIA activities as well as AFP surveillance to include supporting the development of other disease surveillance tools.4. Promote the use of AFP surveillance structures to conduct high-quality, case-based surveillance for neonatal tetanus, yellow fever, meningitis, cholera, and promote integrated disease surveillance by using AFP surveillance systems.5. Coordinate regional data analysis and preparation of weekly feedback bulletins on polio eradication activities.6. Coordinate regional efforts to investigate and respond to wild poliovirus outbreaks through the planning, implementation and evaluation of polio supplementary immunization activities.7. Ensure implementation of effective regional independent monitoring during polio supplementary immunization activities.8. Participate in regional resource mobilization efforts for polio eradication initiative activities as well as partnership coordination.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in medicine with post-graduate degree in epidemiology from a recognized university. Desirable: Post-graduate degree in public health and evidence of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals on the subject of disease control, elimination or eradication.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years experience working in communicable disease elimination/eradication programmes at both national and international level. Extensive experience working in developing countries. Desirable: Field experience in communicable disease surveillance (including AFP surveillance) in developing countries.

Skills

1) Must have a clear understanding and good knowledge of epidemiology.2) Must have field experience in public health eradication initiatives.3) Must be able to transfer his/her knowledge to others in a credible way.4) Must be able to clearly write scientific presentation/publications for programme use.5) Must be an effective team player at both national and international levels.

WHO Competencies

Communication Producing results Teamwork Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 103,660 (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 4717 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

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