Provincial Polio Officer
| Date Posted: | May 1, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Reference: | WHO-AFG-2017-04-14 |
| Closing Date: | May 9, 2017 |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | Health/Medical |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | 1800 - 1800 USD monthlyUSD |
| Years of Experience: | 5 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | No |
| Contract Type: | Contractor |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
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Job Summary:
To coordinate Provincial Polio Eradication activities including Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs), maintain quality AFP surveillance and support EPI through PEI
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the technical supervision of the WHO Polio TL in the Region, Polio TL/AFG and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the Provincial Polio Officer will undertake the following duties:
1. Assist the RPO/MO in monitoring the immunization program in the province including coordination between MoPH, UNICEF, and NGO's.
2. Assist the RPO/MO in all aspects of NIDs, including planning, training, implementation, social mobilization, monitoring, reporting and evaluation to ensure overall NID's coverage of 95% or above for the under 5 population.
3. Liaise with PEMT and ensure its regular meetings and share minutes with RPO/MO.
4. Train vaccinators, supervisors, district coordinators and cold chain technicians’ staff in different aspects of EPI/Polio Eradication to ensure quality of immunization.
5. Coordinate the activities of provincial EPI management and perform supervisory visits.
6. Assist the RPO/MO in all aspects of AFP surveillance in the region and provide quality training to AFP Focal Persons (FPs).
7. Support EPI Routine activities through PEI.
Job Requirement:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Good drafting skills in preparation of correspondence and reports
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team to adapt to diverse educational and cultural background and maintain high standards of personal conduct
Educations
Medical Doctor
Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant Technical and Managerial experiences, preferably with international agencies.
Languages:
Good working knowledge of English and local languages.
Computer Skill:
Good computer skill (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
Note: WHO is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply and equally qualified female candidate will be given preference.
Good drafting skills in preparation of correspondence and reports
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team to adapt to diverse educational and cultural background and maintain high standards of personal conduct