World Health Organization, Multi Location
To coordinate Provincial Polio Eradication activities including Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs), maintain quality AFP surveillance and support EPI through PEI
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.
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
Interested applicants (Afghan National) meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications quoting this Vacancy Announcement Number (WHO-2017-04-14) along with their curriculum vitae, copy of National ID (Tazkira) to below mentioned email:
Post Date
Apr 30, 2017
Closing Date
May 09, 2017
Reference
WHO-AFG-2017-04-14
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
Salary is negotiable
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Contractor
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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