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| Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/14/TA113 Title: Medical Officer/Surveillance, Angola Grade: P4 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract: One (01) year | Date: 15 September 2014 Application Deadline: 6 October 2014 (12 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Luanda, Angola Organization unit: AFRO Africa Regional Office (AF/RGO) / AF/IVE Immunization, Vaccines and Emergencies (AF/IVE) |
| OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The area of work involves working with the Immunization, vaccines and Emergencies (IVE) cluster of WHO, WHO representative and the immunization section of the Ministry of Health to provide expertise and high-quality immunization services to Angola, in order to prevent morbidity, mortality and disability from diseases which are preventable through the optimum use of currently available vaccines and vaccines that become available periodically. The daily work will involve regular monitoring and feedback on surveillance performance indicators, capacity building to WHO field staff and central MoH surveillance unit, field supervision and participation in the joint WHO/ MOH meetings as necessary. | |
| Description of duties: Under the supervision of the IVE Focal Point and the coordination of WHO Representative, the incumbent will provide technical expertise and cooperate with national authorities towards the goals of polio eradication, neonatal tetanus and measles elimination through effective surveillance systems. 1. Develop and reinforce national surveillance system for AFP/EPI, monitor the completeness and effectiveness of reporting and the use of surveillance performance indicators at the country level; 2. Provide information on the progress of the Polio Eradication Initiative and other EPI-related activities to the IVE Focal Point including: a. Monthly AFP line list in the country; b. Annual incidence of EPI target diseases in the country and routine coverage achieved; c. Data on supplementary immunization activities carried out in the country; d. Polio Certification activities carried out by all NCC in Angola in alignment with the ARCC orientations 3. Assist the national authorities in the preparation of quality Polio NIDs and other supplementary immunization activities for disease control; 4. Initiate evaluation of country programmes and assist national authorities to develop national plans of action in relation to requirements of the EPI disease control goals. Review country level surveillance and identify the need for changes in national strategies; 5. Coordinate the monitoring and follow up of the Polio laboratories activities to ensure the timeliness of the availability of lab results and provide a feedback to the Ministry of Health. 6. Conduct training activities for central MoH staff and field officers on disease surveillance and response. 7. Participate in the planning and Implementation of operational research activities supportive of poliomyelitis eradication and other EPI disease surveillance activities in Angola; 8. Any other duties assigned by the supervisors. | |
| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Education: Essential: Degree in medicine with post-graduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized university. Desirable: Experience in poliomyelitis eradication or other disease control and surveillance programmes or EPI would be an advantage. | |
| Skills: Technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, disease control and immunization. Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international level. Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies. Computer literacy and knowledge of commonly used software. Good knowledge of data analysis tools. WHO Competencies: 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way; 2. Producing results; 3. Fostering integration and teamwork; 4. Setting an example; 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources. | |
| Experience: Essential: At least 5 years of international public health experience in planning, training, surveillance and implementation of EPI. Desirable: Field experience in the immunization and disease control including polio eradication. Experience with WHO in Africa would be an asset. | |
| Languages: Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish and good working knowledge of English or French necessary. | |
| Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 67611 at single rate USD 72605 with primary dependants | Post Adjustment: 91.9 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
| This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. | |
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| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. | |
| WHO is committed to workforce diversity. | |
| Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. | |
