Technical Officer (Measles)

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

The objective of the programme is to contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) with a focus on measles & rubella elimination, maintaining the status of polio free and elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus. To establish sustainable systems of (a)immunization that ensures access for all people to effective vaccination against disease of major public health importance (b) surveillance as an integral part of disease elimination control initiatives. (c) to promote vaccine quality assurance from production through delivery, including development of new vaccines (d) to generate evidence and full information gaps pertaining to vaccine preventable disease, particularly measles & rubella & polio elimination.

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:

• Provide technical support for development, implementation and monitoring of operational plans and guidelines for measles/rubella supplementary immunization activities in priority countries of SEA Region.
• Support sub - national risk analysis in SEAR countries to identify vulnerable and under-served areas and support targeted actions to close immunity gaps in these areas.
• Support national verification committees for review of the progress towards measles and rubella elimination in SEAR countries.
• Support the Regional and National Verification Commission on verifying progress towards measles and rubella elimination in countries and the SEA-Region as per Regional framework for verification.
• Coordinate with the immunization system strengthening team in IVD on improving routine immunization (RI) in high-risk areas of SEAR countries and integrate RI efforts with measles and rubella elimination strategies
• Support the organization of regional training meetings/workshops pertaining to measles & rubella elimination in South-East Asia Region;
• Perform field investigation of outbreaks of measles, rubella, and other VPDs and support countries with planning and implementation of response strategies for control of outbreaks Support the finalization of regional guidelines on surveillance of all vaccine preventable diseases with a focus on measles and rubella surveillance.
• Assist with the provision of technical collaboration for research activities in the area of measles and rubella initiative. Identify needs for operational research and support carrying out operational research.
• Support Member States with development of plans for strengthening laboratory-supported surveillance for measles, rubella and CRS surveillance and the implementation of these plans;
• Support the identification of research needs for VPDs, with a focus on measles and rubella initiative.
• Support the linkages of research studies conducted in the Region to strategies for achieving the goals & objectives of the Regional Vaccine Action Plan 2022-30 and the Regional Vaccine Implementation Plan2022-26.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in medicine with master’s in public health or related disciplines

Desirable: Advance training in immunization related areas

Experience

Essential: At least seven years' of relevant experience, including some years of demonstrated international exposure in immunization, surveillance, planning and evaluation

Desirable: Knowledge of coordinating research studies.

Skills

Extensive technical knowledge and skills in communicable disease epidemiology and expertise in public health, disease control and immunization, monitoring and evaluation of measles/rubella project activities.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

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 2423 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
• 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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