Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Technical Officer

Job Description

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To reduce morbidity and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by implementing routine immunization, supplemental immunization activities and introduction of new vaccines in accordance with established technical guidelines and in line with the Global and regional Vaccine Action Plans.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Provide technical support for the development and follow on the progress of comprehensive EPI Multi Year plan for Syria

2. Availing Gavi support (through submitting specific applications to Gavi) and implementation the related activities necessitate significant amount of technical support that’s always provided by Gavi alliance partners.

3. Assist in the development and follow up on the Health System Strengthening HSS under the Gavi through the Program Support Rational(PSR) proposal.

4. Assist in the development of the Annual GAVI Joint Appraisal.

5. Prepare and follow-up plans of action for supplemental immunization including, MNT campaigns, measles SIAs and surge activities including localized campaigns to boost RI.

6. Conduct field studies to estimate burden of disease and monitor the impact of the program activities.

7. Provide technical guidance investigations and response to outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases.

8. Provide technical support for the development of the Expanded Programme on Immunization plan in Syria through the provision of technically sound advice to strengthen the evaluation and monitoring of immunization activities.

9. Analyze data and information on Expanded Programme on Immunization and provide feedback to stakeholders on the impact of newly introduced vaccines in the national immunization schedule of the country and submit project proposals for the extension of existing health-care networks and the strengthening the existing systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : Advanced degree (Master’s degree) in Public Health and/or Business Administration with specialization in immunization - or vaccine relevant areas.

Experience

Essential : At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, including international exposure, in the field of immunization and vaccine development programmes in emergency situations.
Desirable: Firsthand working experience in a developing nation.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of country level situations with regard to vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization programmes, their development and management with good understanding of relevant country needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Excellent knowledge of disease burden and surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases.
• Sound knowledge of immunization programmes, disease burden and surveillance for vaccine preventable diseases and in-depth knowledge of measles control, new vaccines introduction as well global and regional vaccine action
• Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

WHO Competencies

The Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model can be found at https://intranet.who.int/homes/pml/documents/enhanced who global competency model_february 2015.pdf

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Local language.

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 75,602 (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 1739 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.

Closing Date: May 24, 2022, 5:59:00 AM