Technical Officer, Measles Outbreaks Strategic Response Plan (MOSRP)

Overview

Coordinate strategic response plans for measles outbreaks.

You have:

• University degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in vaccine and/or immunization and/or VPD control and prevention including national level and/or exposure at international level.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Proficiency in standard MS office software applications.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 102,120 USD and 133,718 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To achieve the control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases throughout the Western Pacific Region by targeting the reduction of morbidity and mortality of such conditions and diseases. The division supports integrated people-centred care approaches by strengthening primary health care services for prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment of target diseases and conditions along the life-course, while ensuring to reach the unreached and achieving universal health coverage.

Vaccine- Preventable Diseases and Immunization

The Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization (VDI) unit works with Member States and partners in making the Region free from vaccine-preventable morbidity, mortality and disability by accelerating, achieving and sustaining control and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the Western Pacific. Focus areas of the programme are strengthening and expanding immunization systems and programmes; strategically managing intelligence on VPDs, vaccines and immunization with surveillance systems and laboratory networks; and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies related to VPDs and immunization programmes.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Measles and Rubella Regional focal point and Coordinator (VDI), and overall guidance of the Director, Programmes for Disease Control (DDC), and in close cooperation with WHO headquarters, WHO country offices, involved partners and stakeholders, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Coordinate engagement of all MOSRP partners and related communications
2. Coordinate MOSRP and associated meetings (Invitations, agendas, minutes, actions)
3. Coordinate deployment of experts to priority countries
4. Convene, liaise and align WHO departments’ contributions to the MOSRP
5. Maintain an MOSRP information repository
6. Support budgeting and financial reporting
7. Lead the implementation of the MOSRP M&E framework and develop performance updates, including year-end progress report and donor reports
8. Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or related field from a recognized university. Desirable: Postgraduate studies or training in epidemiology or public health.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of five years’ work experience in vaccine and/or immunization and/or VPD control and prevention including national level and/or exposure at international level; experience in working for national public health programmes; experience in writing or developing information products and reports.

Desirable: Experience of managing national immunization programme(s); relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant nongovernmental organizations, especially immunization programme management in developing countries.

Skills

1. Technical expertise in public health epidemiology, disease control and immunization.

2. Sound knowledge in the VPD, VPD surveillance especially measles-rubella surveillance, routine immunization programme and data management.

3. Ability to work harmoniously, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

4. Proficiency in standard MS office software applications and presentation skills.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Knowing and managing yourself
5. Producing result

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages

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 62,692 (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 2518 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.

• 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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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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